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From singer Armaan Malik’s stage debut in Singapore to ‘killarious’ Tamil comedy, Kalaa Utsavam 2023 brings the full range of Indian performance arts

Published on September 25, 2023November 1, 2023 Authored by C to I News Desk

Kalaa Utsavam, the famed annual Indian festival of arts in Singapore, returns this November for its 2023 edition, with a vibrant bouquet of artistic and cultural performances, and a series of workshops and masterclasses.

Singapore theatreperson G Selva puts the audience in charge with the novel concept of mediated plays

Singapore is set to see this rather novel play format in September, as Avant Theatre, led by G Selva, presents Hangman. The Tamil and English shows for the play will be staged on September 14, 15, and 16 at Stamford Arts Centre Blackbox.

Published on August 26, 2023November 1, 2023 Authored by C to I News Desk

Improv, street theatre; get set for a new, evolved Dastak 2023 in Singapore

Singapore’s premier Hindi theatre festival Dastak returns to the Lion City, and it’s even bigger and better this year!

Published on August 4, 2023November 1, 2023 Authored by Tushaar Kuthiala

Samskriti to showcase traditional Indian music and dance for multi-ethnic Singapore audience: Meera Balasubramanian

Highlighting the richness of Indian culture in Singapore, youth-focussed non-profit arts organisation Kalpavriksha Fine Arts (KFA) has organised a festival ‘Samskriti – Connecting Hearts Through Arts’.

Published on August 2, 2023November 1, 2023 Authored by Tushaar Kuthiala

Becoming ‘Druv Kent’: Indian-origin composer Dhruv Shrikent shares his journey from banker to music creator

Dhruv Shrikent quit banking for creating music in 2013, and he hasn’t looked back since. Catch Connected to India’s exclusive interview with him.

Published on July 1, 2023November 1, 2023 Authored by Tushaar Kuthiala

Theatre Review: ‘Hold the Mushrooms’, an emotional rollercoaster on and off stage

Are fathers usually condemnatory about their daughter’s choice of a partner? Are mothers always oscillating between spouse and child, harmony and banter? Do children often misconstrue parental concern for imposition?

Published on May 10, 2023November 1, 2023 Authored by Kavita Chandran

DBS, Esplanade team up for community events in Marina Bay

Singapore-based bank DBS and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay have announced a strategic partnership to launch a community uplift project around the Marina Bay area.

Published on May 1, 2023November 1, 2023 Authored by C to I News Desk

SIFAS Festival of Arts 2023: Malaysian dance legend and Odissi exponent Ramli Ibrahim speaks of the inspiration for Jaya Ram

Ramli Ibrahim, Malaysian-born Odissi dance legend, talks about his artistic journey and how he conceived the idea of Jaya Ram, being presented at the SIFAS Festival of Arts 2023 on April 28.