March 2012
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Jacob Rajan: The passion behind the mask
“From the moment I put a mask on and saw the mask’s power to transform other people, I was hooked.”
It is often said that passion is the driver of success. But what happens when we are ambivalent about where we are headed? Jacob Rajan, founder of Indian Ink, one of New Zealand’s most successful touring theatre companies, tells Urban Kulit about how he found his sweet spot.
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March Shows
March is jam packed with productions. Here’s a comprehensive list:
The Illusionists (to 4 March), MBS Wicked (to 22 Apr), MBS Girl Talk (to 4 March), Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel The TENG Ensemble, Su Abode (4 March) Cooling Off Day (to 11 March), SOTA Three Little Pigs (to 15 April), DBS Arts Centre Mosaic Music Festival (9-18 March), Esplanade Kuo Pao Kun Festival (check The Theatre...
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The TENG Ensemble: A harmonious blend of cultural...
“We do not treat our instruments according to its history and traditions, but to its diversity as a device that can create various sounds. As such, we hope to turn attention away from what is usually expected of Chinese musicians and just play music.” - Samuel Wong, Artistic Director
Chinese instrumental music is commonly viewed as boring and practised mainly by students as part of their...
