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Events – Flipside 2026

Esplanade Presents

Theatre | Talk

Circus in Singapore: Post-war to Present Day (Talk)

Xyn Foo (Singapore)

6 Jun 2026, Sat, 2pm

1hr

(Intermission: None)

Esplanade Black Room

Free, registration is required

 

Registration begins 8 May 2026, Fri, 10am

Photo credit: Rafael Ben Ari
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Synopsis

Join arts and cultural worker Xyn Foo as she examines contemporary circus as a renewed art form by tracing its historical roots, analysing its current practices and considering both its challenges and its accessibility. This talk draws from Xyn Foo's thesis research to challenge the prevailing belief that circus is dead in Singapore and will cover the development of circus in Singapore from the post-war period to the present day.

Language: English
Things to Note:
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Artist Information

Xyn Foo

Website

Xyn Foo is an independent arts and cultural worker with a passion for circus arts. She works primarily as a producer, director and researcher, and also serves as artistic director and an organising member of the circus collective Bornfire.

 

Her practice is centred on advocating for Singaporean circus, creating platforms for both artistic development and community engagement.

Date & Time

6 Jun 2026, Sat

2pm

Esplanade Black Room
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