NUS Centre For the Arts

10/06/2024

NUS Centre For the Arts
🎉 After a successful premiere at last year’s NUS Arts Festival, “Essentially Macbeth” is returning onstage this Jun to a wider audience! Expect fresh faces in the cast, an enhanced set, and some new lighting design when they showcase at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) Auditorium on 15 and 16 Jun.
🎭 Don’t miss this captivating play-within-a-play exploring the struggle of young graduates torn between their love for the arts and society’s definition of success. Witness the creative fusion of NUS Chinese Drama and NUS Chinese Orchestra, where musicians and actors unite on stage, led by Director Judy Ngo, and Conductor Moses Gay.
This groundbreaking collaboration marks a significant milestone for NUS Chinese Drama as “Essentially Macbeth” becomes the first production featured in SCCC’s Cultural Extravaganza 2024. 👏
🎫 Visit https://nus.edu/macbeth to buy tickets from just $16.
🎥 That’s not all! Ticket holders can enjoy a free screening of short films by nuSTUDIOS Film Productions exploring the backstories of the two central characters from “Essentially Macbeth” at the front of house on show day. 🍿

08/03/2024

We still have 3pm tickets for next Sat. Don’t miss this FREE event! 😉

𝗕𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱!

A man with a routine, a freshman camp, a few deaths, some good music, and the cosmos. In a universe where being born guarantees conflict, hardship, and grief, how could we justify creating new life? How do we discover meaning amidst pain?

“A WORLD WITHOUT EGGS (R18)” by Bound Theatre is an anthology of short scenes that investigate the inevitability of Death and the responsibility for Life, of what comes before creation, after our eternal rest, and beyond.

Grab your free ticket at https://nus.edu/emcc-withouteggs. Unless stated, EMCC programmes are open to public, so bring your family and friends along to this exciting showcase!

🗓️Sat 16 Mar
⏰3pm
📍NUS University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Studio (Level 1)
🔗 https://nus.edu/emcc-withouteggs

𝘖𝘶𝘳 8𝘱𝘮 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘰𝘯 15 & 16 𝘔𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘥. 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

01/03/2024

Time is running out for this university theatre CCA. With only two weeks to show day, the members still cannot reconcile their differences over the script. “Lao Jiu”, Kuo Pao Kun’s coming-of-age story about a ninth-born son’s struggle between duty and dreams, has stirred a heated debate amongst the cast. In this unique, meta-theatrical adaptation of “Lao Jiu”, NUS Stage weaves in original playlets and tackles the bad, the beautiful, and the ugly parts of chasing one’s dreams.

Grab your free ticket at our link below. Unless stated, EMCC programmes are open to public, so bring your family and friends along to this exciting showcase!

🗓️Sat, 23 Mar
⏰7.30pm
📍UCC Theatre
🔗 https://nus.edu/emcc-laojiu

27/02/2024

𝗕𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱!

A man with a routine, a freshman camp, a few deaths, some good music, and the cosmos. In a universe where being born guarantees conflict, hardship, and grief, how could we justify creating new life? How do we discover meaning amidst pain?

“A WORLD WITHOUT EGGS (R18)” by Bound Theatre is an anthology of short scenes that investigate the inevitability of Death and the responsibility for Life, of what comes before creation, after our eternal rest, and beyond.

Grab your free ticket at https://nus.edu/emcc-withouteggs. Unless stated, EMCC programmes are open to public, so bring your family and friends along to this exciting showcase!

🗓️Sat 16 Mar
⏰3pm
📍NUS University Town, Stephen Riady Centre, Dance Studio (Level 1)
🔗 https://nus.edu/emcc-withouteggs

𝘖𝘶𝘳 8𝘱𝘮 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘰𝘯 15 & 16 𝘔𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘥. 𝘑𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

15/02/2024

Join us for the anticipated return of Four Blank Walls: Experiments in Sound, a new project by Centre for the Arts that aims to gather NUS students from different artistic backgrounds together to produce something entirely new.

In this second edition, NUS students and alumni Aditya Joseph George, Parv Bhadra, Dinh Cao Tue, and Chua Zi Tao collaborate with Singaporean electronic sound artist Syafiq Halid to create a brand new production that seamlessly fuses electronic beats with traditional instruments. This unique fusion is the result of an immersive collaboration and workshopping process that took place over six-weeks. Secure your tickets now for an evening filled with musical innovation and creative exploration.

Grab your free ticket at https://nus.edu/emcc-4bw. Unless stated, EMCC programmes are open to public, so bring your family and friends along to this exciting showcase!

🗓️Sat 2 Mar 2024
⏰8 pm (Guests may enter from 7.30pm)
📍UCC Atrium (Level 1)

13/02/2024

Are you ready for LIVE music and dance on campus?

The new ExxonMobil Campus Concerts (EMCC) season continues with NUS Arts Production Crew’s annual production “Bring It Back To Live!” This year’s theme “Bricolage” is a celebration of the captivating collage that emerges when artists from various backgrounds unite to redefine the very essence of art within the NUS community. Performing at this event will be NUS musicians Relish, Rooftop Max, Soleil, and our very own Latin dance crew, Viva LatiNUS.

Grab your free ticket at https://nus.edu/emcc-bibtl

Unless stated, EMCC programmes are open to public, so bring your family and friends along to this exciting showcase!

🗓️Thu 22 Feb 2024
⏰7:30pm (Guests may enter from 7pm)
📍UCC Theatre

(This show may feature strobe lights, louds sounds and explicit lyrics. Viewer discretion advised.)

24/01/2024

🎬Cinephiles and music enthusiasts, this is for you!🎺

We begin the new ExxonMobil Campus Concerts (EMCC) season with “HONUS goes to the Movies”, a Combined Hall Ensemble Concert of movie music by instrumentalists from Kent Ridge Hall, King Edward VII Hall, Raffles Hall, Sheares Hall and Temasek Hall.

Embark on a thrilling journey of timeless movie music with the HONUS ensemble as they bring iconic movie soundtracks to life through their original arrangements. Expect pieces from legendary composers such as Hans Zimmer, John Williams and Michael Giacchino, from movies such as ‘The Greatest Showman’, ‘Kimi No Na Wa’ and ‘Toy Story’.

Whether you're a long-time fan of the big screen or simply seeking an extraordinary musical experience, this performance promises to captivate your senses and leave you with cherished memories.

Grab your free ticket at https://nus.edu/emcc-hallconcert. Unless stated, EMCC programmes are open to public, so bring your family and friends along to this exciting showcase!

🗓️ Thu 15 Feb 2024
⏰ 7pm (Guests may enter from 6:30pm)
📍UCC Theatre

24/11/2023

Join the ranks of musicians Elicia Neo, CHUREN and Sulwyn Lok and further your artistic dreams with the 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐀𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

Established in memory of the Singapore music pioneer and Cultural Medallion winner, the grant of 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 $𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 enables recipients to pursue short developmental courses to further refine their artistic skills.

Applications are now open to all Singaporean current NUS students and alumni who have graduated within the previous 6 years. Deadline: 𝟑𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐜 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, 11:59pm.

Visit https://nus.edu/paul_a_grant to learn more.

27/09/2023

📣 Calling all teachers and parents of Primary 6 students! 🎉

Are you looking for a fun and engaging event for your kids after the PSLE exams? Look no further! We are thrilled to invite you to a FREE enrichment programme, titled "Journey to the East", organised by NUS Chinese Dance (Choreographers: Jenny Neo and Xiao Jing) and NUS Chinese Orchestra 新加坡国立大学华乐团 (Conductor: Moses Gay).

This exciting event is specially designed to provide an unforgettable experience for your children. They will have the opportunity to explore various cultural activities, interactive workshops, and immerse themselves in art forms with rich Chinese heritage. 🌍

Don't miss out on this incredible chance for your kids to make new friends, learn about Chinese performing arts, and have a blast together. 🎊

Limited spaces are available, so don't wait! Tag and share this post with fellow teachers and parents who might be interested.

📅 Date: Thu 2 Nov
🕒 Time: 9:45am-12pm, and 10am-12:30pm
📍 Location: NUS University Cultural Centre Theatre
🔗 https://nus.edu/journey-to-east

(Teachers, parents, and primary school students of other levels are welcome!)

22/09/2023

📣 Calling all teachers and parents! 📚👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🎵🌍 Adventure Awaits: A Trail Through Musical Landscapes 🌍🎵

Looking for a post-PSLE programme for your child or students that is fun and educational? Look no further! Join us for this FREE music programme helmed by NUSSO: NUS Symphony Orchestra (conductor: Moses Gay), and NUS Wind Symphony (conductor: Francis Tan) catered for P6 students!

From classical masterpieces to vibrant cultural melodies, your child or students will be taken on a magical musical trail, sparking their curiosity and fostering their love for music. Not only will they get the chance to explore different musical genres, but they will also have the opportunity to interact with talented musicians, learn about various instruments, and even participate in hands-on activities. It's an excellent way to enhance their musical knowledge while having a blast! To secure a spot for your child or students, simply register at our link below.

🗓️ Thu, 19 Oct
⏰ 9:15am-11:45am and 10:15am-12:30pm
📍 Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (Concert Hall)
🔗 https://nus.edu/musical-trail (Teachers and parents are also welcome!)

06/09/2023

[𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰] 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸

Local rock band 🎸Ultra Mega Cat Attack 🎙️ returns to NUS with a full concert set after launching their debut album, “HEARTBREAK. REVENGE. DISCO.”, which garnered over 150,000 plays in two months of release on Spotify! The alternative rock group aims to get any party rocking, on any dance floor available, with their booming drums, thumping bass lines, all-out guitar riffage, fuzzy layered synths, and fiery, raunchy vocals.

The concert will be opened by NUS Amplified bands aight. and Front Load Only. 🎶


🗓️ 18 October 2023, 8pm
📍 NUS University Cultural Centre Theatre
🎟️ Admission is free!
🔗https://nus.edu/ultra-mega-cat-attack

𝙐𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙈𝙚𝙜𝙖 𝘾𝙖𝙩 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙭𝙤𝙣𝙈𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙨 (𝙀𝙈𝘾𝘾), 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙨, 𝙉𝙐𝙎.

30/08/2023

🐲 [𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲] 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘆, 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗺, 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇, 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗹𝘇𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗻 🗡️

In this interactive improv show, experience a vividly visceral fantasy game where the characters you control will be brought to life by professional performers! They'll enact your decisions and respond to your dice rolls, including executing fight moves for those pesky battles that are part of every quest.

Join us for an evening of action and pure imagination. Book your tickets now and see what can happen when you take tabletop gaming off the table!

🗓️ 30 September 2023, 3PM
📍 NUS University Town Dance Atelier 2
🎟️ Admission is free!

More information at https://nus.edu/emcc-dungeons-distractions

ExxonMobil Campus Concerts

𝘿𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙨 & 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙀𝙭𝙭𝙤𝙣𝙈𝙤𝙗𝙞𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙨(𝙀𝙈𝘾𝘾), 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨, 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙨