Making arts more accessible and appealing to people with disabilities.
Woolie, Boolie and Goolie appear with a Magic Bag of stories. When they reach into the bag and say the magic words “gedebak-gedebuk-tingtong” ordinary household items turn into extraordinary tools and puppets! Come hear their many stories.
By Act 3 Theatrics
| Date: | 6 & 7 July 2019 |
| Time: | 11AM |
| Duration: | 30 minutes |
| Venue: | Gateway Theatre |
'Charade' (1963) - Screening and discussion. Event supported by Learn SG.
Welcome to our Classical Hollywood (Part 1): Romance and Nostalgia - We look at the beginnings of Rom-coms and the magic of technicolor in context with our our lives and shared stories of today, from dramatic lashes to roaring rooftop fights.
This is the first part of our new series of classical Hollywood movies we will screen throughout the year.
Rediscover the stars and cult hits from the 1940s to the swinging 60s in a new light, starting with Audrey and Cary - who else?
"Romance and suspense ensue in Paris as a woman is pursued by several men who want a fortune her murdered husband had stolen. Whom can she trust?" (imdb)
| Date: | 31 January 2019 |
| Time: | 6:30pm |
| Duration: | 2.5 hours |
| Venue: | Qi Philosophy Cafe |
A panel discussion free to the public that looks at inclusivity in education.
In 2019, the Compulsory Education Act has been extended to include children with moderate to severe special needs. How ready are we? How can we better prepare and support educators, parents, students, and other stakeholders? Join us for a panel discussion that will explore current and future challenges in education, through the lens of accessibility, inclusivity, and mindset changes.
Panellists comprise Esther Kwan (Vice Principal of Grace Orchard School), Barbara D' Cotta (Specialised Teacher for Students with Hearing Loss), and Cassandra Chiu (Director at The Safe Harbour Counselling Centre) with Michael Cheng (SDEA Member, Applied Drama Practitioner) as the moderator.
| Date: | 16 February 2019 |
| Time: | 10am - 12pm |
| Venue: | The Pod @ National Library, Level 16 |
Free admission by registration
Brilliant Prints is a dedicated fine art printing company. They can create a variety of prints from your photos, artwork and digital images. Nuwa Connect is the place to meet people in art and culture, to connect, and discover new opportunities. At this session, we will hear from our host Brilliant Prints and their latest projects, as well as from our members who represent a mix of artistic practices from across the art sector.
Our events are open to members and non-members alike, subject to ticket availability. If you want to connect, share what you are doing, and hear from others, please join us for a rewarding breakfast networking session. Bring your best smile and handshake, name cards, and any flyers/leaflets for your upcoming news or events.
| Type of Event: | Networking |
| Date: | 21 March 2019 |
| Time: | Weekdays: 10am Weekends Public Holiday(s): 10am |
| Duration: | 1.5 hours |
| Venue: | Brilliant Prints |
Tatinis Art Show showcasing both local and international artists, the latest edition will feature over 400+ pieces of art at truly affordable prices.
Nuwa Connect is the place to meet people in art and culture, to connect, and discover new opportunities. At this networking event we will hear from Ruby Gupte, Founder of Tatinis online art gallery and Tatinis Art Fair, and from exhibiting artists, and Singapore arts and culture professionals.
Tatinis Founder, Ruby Gupte, would be joining us to talk more about Tatinis' background and upcoming projects. Also joining our panel are Mishell Leong - a self-taught artist and life expressionist; Rooma Panchmatia, a painter who creates her artwork using her fingers and whose work is on exhibition at the Tatinis fair; and from EBOS SG who'll guide us on financial management for creatives and the process of artistic 'due diligence' for art collectors.
Entrance to the fair is free, so stay and enjoy the fair afterwards.
Our events are open to members and non-members alike, subject to ticket availability. If you want to connect, share what you are doing, and hear from others, please join us for a rewarding breakfast networking session. Bring your best smile and handshake, namecards, and any flyers/leaflets for your upcoming news or events.
| Date: | Specific Accessibility Show Date: 24 May 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00 AM |
| Duration: | 1.5 Hours |
| Venue: | F1 Pit Building |
This highly-interactive 90 minutes (no interval, but free to exit/re-enter) of handbell/handchimes & multi-discipline entertainment by the award-winning Ministry of Bellz (MOB), with the integration of technology in this sensory-friendly & children-friendly performance, brings you in a journey thru the season of Christmas once again (and beyond), with tunes like Sleigh Ride, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, A Christmas Festival, Fireworks (Katy Perry) & contemporary works like Andromeda, a musical & sound effects piece that transports you to outerspace. The 35-piece MOB will be conducted by guest conductor Michael Glasgow (USA), MOB Associate Conductor Lim Ke Hui (SG) & conceptualised/directed by newly-appointed MOB Resident Conductor, Cai Ximin (SG). This is a sensory-friendly & family-friendly handbell concert. Pre-show sensory-activities @ 6pm in the foyer.
| Date: | 26 January 2019 (Saturday) |
| Time: | 7pm |
| Venue: | SOTA Concert Hall (Next to Cathay Building) |
Enter the dragon's mouth... for a gigan-teeth adventure!
The dragon might be a mythical creature (or is it?) but its dental woes are definitely no myth. Follow the dragon dentist and his apprentice on an adventure of epic proportion as they help the poor creature with his toothy troubles. The Dragon’s Dentist is about overcoming our fears whilst embracing new experiences.
Creative Team
Director: Ian Loy
Script by: Ellison Tan
Production Designer: Hella Chan and Purpink Chung
Lighting Designer: Gabriel Chan
Music Composer & Sound Designer: Ang Zhi Hui and Vick Low
Stage Manager: Mirabel Neo
Assistant Stage Manager: Geraldine Ang
Cast
Cheryl Kjm
Tan Rui Shan
Yazid Jalil
A sensory-friendly performance provides a welcoming and relaxed environment for children, and is particularly suited for those on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. To find out what sensory-friendly performances are, visit www.esplanade.com/sensoryfriendly.
| Date: | 1 - 17 March 2019
Sensory Friendly: |
| Time: | Various Timings |
| Duration: | 40 Minutes |
| Venue: | Esplanade Theatre Studio |
$20 per ticket. PIP's Club Specials and Season Pass available
Gretel’s life is turned upside down when her new brother Hansel arrives. He gets all the attention, the cuddles and the kisses and poor Gretel is told to ‘grow up’ and remember that she’s ‘a big girl now’! But Gretel doesn’t want to be big! And she doesn’t want the annoying little brother who’s too small to play.
When Mother and Father take the children to the forest, Gretel has a chance to get rid of the little brother once and for all. But the forest is full of danger and Gretel will have to learn to get along with Hansel if they are both going to survive the adventure.
Based on the well-loved Brothers Grimm classic fairy tale, Gretel and Hansel is a heartfelt, humorous and exciting tale about sibling rivalry, family love, courage and understanding what it means to be a big sister! The two children become both characters and storytellers as they bring audiences on a thrilling and imaginative journey. Gretel and Hansel will help encourage children to work together, appreciate their siblings and understand the importance of family love.
| Date: | 13 March - 19 April 2019
Signed Performance: Audio Described Performance: Relaxed Performance: |
| Time: | Weekdays: 10am Weekends Public Holiday(s): 11am |
| Duration: | 50 minutes |
| Venue: | KC Arts Centre |
From 30th August 2018 till 6th January 2019, we present Hullabaloo – an explosion of colours, patterns and shapes which beckon children’s exploration and discovery. This whimsical landscape invites children to crawl into tiny spaces to uncover quiet hidden realms and run around structures of brilliant hues.
Taking cues from the natural environment, Hullabaloo encourages children to see the space from different perspectives, imagine a world of magic, and immerse themselves in the kind of fun that beats at the heart of creativity.
| Date: | 30 August 2018 - 6 January 2019 (Closed on Mon & Tue) |
| Time: | 9.30am - 5.00pm |
| Venue: | The Artground |
Join us for Nuwa Connect June at Little Creatures Brewery. The perfect place to enjoy Music, Good Food, Artwork and Networking!
Nuwa Connect is the place to meet people in art and culture, to connect, and discover new opportunities. At this networking event we will be hosted by Little Creatures Brewery who proudly supports a range of arts events across the country. Being part of the creative and free-thinking industry, Little Creatures support the arts in a variety of ways, not least helping our Arts Community to share their work with more people.
Nuwa Member Speakers coming up soon! So watch this space.
Our events are open to members and non-members alike, subject to ticket availability. If you want to connect, share what you are doing, and hear from others, please join us for a rewarding breakfast networking session. Bring your best smile and handshake, namecards, and any flyers/leaflets for your upcoming news or events.
| Date: | Specific Accessibility Show Date: 27 June 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM |
| Duration: | 1.5 Hours |
| Venue: | Little Creatures Brewery |
What would you ask for if you were granted three wishes? Listen to the tale of the woodcutter who met a tree fairy and the fisherman who found a magic fish. Both of them were granted three wishes ... but they were utterly foolish with their wishes! Let our Young Storytellers share these fairy tales with you and find out more about the silly wishes.
An introduction to fairy tales ideal for young audiences.
Be part of our interactive storytelling sessions!
We have a simple craft activity so you can take home your very own story character.
Suitable for little listeners ages 3 – 7 years old.
| Date: | 11 – 25 November 2018 (Sundays) |
| Time: | 11:30am – 12:15pm |
| Venue: | The White Box at The Artground |
$10 per parent-and-child pair for programmes in The White Box at The Artground. Payment on-site.
This December, Gateway is proud to present THE STAR, an animated film about the Christmas Nativity story unlike any you’ve seen before.
In Sony Pictures Animation's The Star, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a loveable sheep who has lost her flock and Dave, a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told - the first Christmas.
| Date: | 16 December 2018 |
| Time: | 11am |
| Venue: | Gateway Theatre |
Experience the exhibition differently through touch objects, detailed descriptions and other sensory activities. The tour is developed with visitors who are blind or partially sighted in mind, but available to all.
Touch objects have been specially fabricated by MINIWIZ, a global innovator dedicated to upcycling consumer trash and industrial waste into high performance building materials, retail fixtures and consumer goods.
| Date: | 15 & 22 March (3pm – 3.45pm) 16 & 23 March (5pm – 5.45pm) 17 & 24 March (11.30am – 12.15pm) |
| Venue: | ArtScience Museum |
For private booking, please contact us at MuseumGroupBooking@MarinaBaySands.com to book your visit. Private bookings available 16 November 2018 – 14 April 2019.
Complimentary to ticket-holders of Minimalism: Space. Light. Object. Buy tickets here.
The Finger Players presents Not In My Lifetime? An inclusive theatre experience co-presented with Gateway Academy
Not In My Lifetime? explores the special education system in Singapore and people in it. The play, based on the experiences of playwright Alvan Yap, is supported by multi-talented performers Inch Chua, Evelyn Chye, Myra Loke, Timothy Nga, Nix Sang and Nur Shafiza (Shai).
Two special education teachers navigate the ups and downs of school life and examine the challenges they face in their interactions with authorities, parents and the students themselves. This inclusive theatre performance shines a harsh but much-needed spotlight on the field of special education, one which is usually overlooked or obscured by platitudes. It also examines what makes special education teachers stay on… or move on.
Note:
PAssion Card Member enjoy 10% off each ticket No shows on the 11th and 12th Mar 2019
| Date: | 5 - 17 March 2019
Specific Accessibility Show Date: |
| Time: | 3pm, 8pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour |
| Venue: | Gateway Theatre, Black Box (level 8) |
| Ticketing Info: | $35 Standard, $20 Concession (PWD Card Holders/Local & Overseas, Students/NSFs/Senior Citizens age 55 and above) |
This holiday season, W!LD RICE brings you its heartwarming, hilarious take on Charles Dickens’ classic tale about love, compassion and the spirit of giving!
S.K. Loo’s All-In-One app has made him the richest businessman in town. To him, only money matters. Kindness? Forget it. Generosity? Never heard of it. And Christmas? #BAHHUMBUG!
He’s determined to spend Christmas as he always has – holed up in his penthouse, dreaming of hostile takeovers and retrenching staff.
But this Christmas is going to be very different. Three very unexpected spirits appear to scare the Scrooge out of S.K. Loo.
Will he survive being haunted by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-To-Be? Can the three spirits withstand his acid tongue and icy meanness? And can the true meaning of Christmas thaw his frozen heart?
Directed by Hossan Leong, the year’s most eagerly anticipated musical extravaganza features a cheeky script by Jonathan Lim and a magical score by Elaine Chan. As the miserly S.K. Loo, Sebastian Tan (a.k.a. Broadway Beng) leads a stellar cast that includes Siti Khalijah Zainal, Audrey Luo, Candice de Rozario, Fauzie Laily and the fabulous First Stage Kids!
Don’t miss A $ingapore Carol – a brand-new musical for the entire family about the true spirit(s) of Christmas!
| Date: | 23 November - 15 December 2018 9 December 2018, 2:30pm show (Signed Performance) *Free admission for the Hard-of-Hearing |
| Time: | 2.30pm & 7.30pm |
| Venue: | Victoria Theatre, Singapore |
*Free admission for the Hard-of-Hearing. For redemption of your free ticket, please email to sales@wildrice.com.sg
Focusing on a man caught up in a tangled love affair, Florian Zeller’s The Truth is a hard-hitting examination of friendship, suspicion and deceit. In a new version by Christopher Hampton (Les Liaisons Dangereuses), who also delivered new versions of The Father and The Mother, The Truth is a biting new play that discovers what happens when the truth is finally uncovered.
Alice and Michel are having an affair. Michel’s wife, Laurence has been asking him difficult questions. Alice’s husband, Paul, is Michel’s best friend. As deceits intertwine, the two couples find themselves lost in a maze of who-told-who-what, where each loving lie seems more necessary and each confession more indiscreet.
A brilliantly cruel comedy of the hypocrisies which hold society together, Florian Zeller’s The Truth, premiered at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London, in 2016, in association with Theatre Royal Bath Productions. The Truth is “a devious must-see” (The Guardian) you do not want to miss.
| Date: | 3 - 20 April 2019
Signed Performance: Audio Described Performance: |
| Time: | Mon - Fri: 8pm Sat: 4pm, 8pm |
| Duration: | Approximately 1 hr 20 minutes (no intermission) |
| Venue: | KC Arts Centre |
The SAM Touch Collection is an initiative to extend the contemporary art experience to audiences of all backgrounds and abilities. A portable and interactive collection of artwork adaptations, the SAM Touch Collection is specifically developed to travel and engage with the visually-impaired community.
| Date: | Weekdays |
| Time: | 10am - 7pm |
| Venue: | Singapore Art Museum |
Join us for our November Nuwa Connect at The MOX, a co-making space for creatives in the Katong neighbourhood. We will be hearing from our hosts about The MOX community and creative studio spaces, and from our Nuwa members; visual artist Billy Ma and photographer Gregory Van Lerberghe.
Our events are pitched at professional artists and arts professionals working in the art and culture sectors. If you want to connect, share what you are doing and hear from others, please join us for a rewarding breakfast networking session.
Press passes are available to journalists and content writers wishing to cover artists and art news shared at our event. Please join us!
Our networking for art & culture professionals is open to all art professionals including those with disabilities and special access needs. If you have a special access need, please contact us in advance so we consult you on how we can enable you to fully participate in our event
| Date: | 7 November 2018 |
| Time: | 11.00am - 12.00pm |
| Venue: | The MOX |
By Singapore Repertory Theatre
Polly Piper is bored. It's raining outside and she's played with all her toys a million times.
After wishing she was "anywhere but here" Polly uncovers a magical doorway into Miny Moe - an amazing world filled with Nursery Rhyme characters. As King Cole's newly appointed chief detective, Polly must solve the puzzle of why this strange world is so topsy turvy and naughty crimes have sprung up everywhere. Jack and Jill have lost their memories, Humpty has been pushed from the wall and it looks like Bo Peep's sheep might have been kidnapped.
As Polly gathers clues along the way she meets new friends, solves puzzles and helps others.
Can Polly find the culprit in time? Will she stop the madness, save the kingdom and receive her big reward? Keeping her wits about her, Polly must go on a journey of mystery and friendship through a wonderful world of colour and imagination.
Written and directed by Kate Golledge and Ellis Kerkhoven, and featuring a line up of familiar nursery rhyme characters, Nursery Crimes will delight and entertain adventurous minds.
| Date: | 18 November 2018 (Signed Performance) 25 November 2018 (Relaxed Performance) |
| Time: | 11.00am |
| Venue: | KC Arts Centre - Home of SRT |
By Singapore Repertory Theatre
Two ordinary guys ordered to do the unthinkable
Two long-term friends, Humayun and Babur stand guard at the Taj Mahal hours before it is to be unveiled at dawn. Among the Sacred Oaths of the Mughal Imperial Guards, they are forbidden to look at the monument, speak or lower their swords.
The play reaches a turning point as the guards are ordered to do the unimaginable and their friendship is tested to its limits.
“Ingenious piece of theatre” – The Washington Post
★★★★ Critics’ Pick, Time Out New York
| Date: | 23 November 2018 (Signed Performance) |
| Time: | 8.00pm |
| Venue: | KC Arts Centre - Home of SRT |
Why just hear sound when one can also feel and see it?
This is the premise of SKY KAVE, a multi-sensory, music and visual art installation by Singapore multidisciplinary artist FERRY and technical collaborators Rong Zhao and Kelvin Ang.
The artists have created a suspended projection screen and a “Kave” floor – specially crafted platform chairs equipped with tactile sound transducers – that enables the transmission of sound frequencies into physical vibrations.
The platform chairs target different parts of the body with different ranges of frequencies.
Developed around research and interviews conducted with various members of the deaf and hearing-centric community, SKY KAVE isn’t so much about hearing sound and music, rather, by adding touch and sight to the experience, one can discover and experience new ways of enjoying it.
| Date: | 22 - 26 October 2018 26 October 2018 (Accessible Event) |
| Time: | 7.30am |
| Venue: | Republic Polytechinic |
By Access Path Productions
And Suddenly I Disappear – The Singapore ‘d’ Monologues is in development over two major phases. The first phase – Research & Development – comprises ground research, intensive workshopping and a work-in-progress showcase. Thereafter, the UK arts body UNLIMITED commissioned the project for a full production presentation. In this second phase, the project team further developed the script for staging and touring. The Singapore ‘d’ Monologues will premiere in Singapore on 25 May 2018, before touring to two other cities.
| Date: | 25 May 2018 |
| Time: | 7.00pm |
| Venue: | National Museum Singapore Gallery Theatre |
Being afraid of heights isn’t such a big deal – unless you’re a bird! Meet Eddie, a mynah, who lives behind an abandoned old house with Matt the rat, his only friend. One day, Matt is captured by the big, black crow! What does Eddie have to do to save his best friend? Will he have the courage to do it?
Flutter, flap and fly with Eddie as he attempts the bravest rescue ever in the history of bird-kind! Watch the magic of theatre, music and puppetry unfold right before your eyes in this delightful performance.
Adapted from the children’s book The Bird Who Was Afraid of Heights, written by Farah Bagharib-Kaltz, illustrated by Eeshaun.
Creative Team
Directed by: Ian Loy (Esplanade Theatre for Young Audiences Associate Artist)
Script by: Zizi Azah Binte Abdul Majid
Music by: Stan x Soap
| Dates / Time: | Relaxed Performance 24 August 2018: 11am & 2pm 25 August 2018: 11am |
| Venue: | Esplanade Theatre Studio |
This production is an adaptation of the classic children’s story, Peter and the Wolf.
Set in a farm and surrounding fields, the story focuses on Peter’s brave attempt to save a hungry wolf from some hunters.
The play will also feature some of Peter's animal friends who help in his adventure.
As our storyteller narrates, our actors will bring the words to life. The musical score will play a critical role in dramatising the scene
| Date: | Specific Accessibility Show Date: 18 May 2019 |
| Time: | 2pm & 4pm |
| Duration: | 1 Hour |
| Venue: | Gateway Theatre, Black Box |
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