Written by Jeremy Boo
-Part of the October issue of the EY Quarterly Newsletter

Relationships often harbour raging emotional turbulence that flings lovers into the depths of depression or the soaring heights of ecstasy. Albert Tiong explores these situations in Checkmate, a dance commissioned for Esplanade’s da:ns festival 2008. The dance choreographer who was also the Artist-in-Residence for […]

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 Written by Jeremy Boo
-Part of the October issue of the EY Quarterly Newsletter Â
The winner places his piece neatly on the chessboard, arresting his opponent’s king in defeat. The loser’s face collapses in resignation, cold sweat dots his forehead.
The worst is over. The anger will come later.It’s this rage that Albert Tiong seized and […]

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 Written by Pei Yee
-Part of the October issue of the EY Quarterly Newsletter

Hailing from Glasgow alongside notables like Travis, Snow Patrol, Franz Ferdinand and Mogwai, just to name a few, Camera Obscura is one of the many musical gems found in the prolific Scottish music scene. In an email interview with the band, Camera Obscura […]

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 Written by Denise Chen
-Part of the October issue of the EY Quarterly Newsletter

 Students and working adults must be rejoicing this month as both Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Deepavali fall within the month of October this year (two public holidays!). To enhance the festive celebrations, Esplanade has lined up a series of both free and ticketed performances […]

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Written by Tasneem M Ali
-Part of the October issue of the EY Quarterly Newsletter
Bitesize is something you’d definitely want to chew on if you’re interested in the performing arts. With workshops and talks on topics ranging from belly dancing, digital music, concert photography, improv comedy, acapella, and more, yes, we’re definitely not kidding when we say […]

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