6 Jun 2026

Esplanade Black Room

1hr (No Intermission)

Free, registration is required Registration begins 8 May 2026, Fri, 10am

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Photo credit: Rafael Ben Ari

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.

Advisory

Patrons who have registered will have priority entry to the venue.
Patrons who have registered must arrive 5 mins before the start of the event to guarantee your admission.
Patrons who have registered but are not at the venue 5 mins before the start will have their seats released to walk-in patrons on a first-come, first-served basis, if capacity is full.
Limited seats are available at the door.
If you are unable to join us, you may pass the e-ticket to someone else or return your tickets via the link on your SISTIC confirmation email.

Language

English

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Time2:00 PM

VenueEsplanade Black Room

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Advisory

Patrons who have registered will have priority entry to the venue.
Patrons who have registered must arrive 5 mins before the start of the event to guarantee your admission.
Patrons who have registered but are not at the venue 5 mins before the start will have their seats released to walk-in patrons on a first-come, first-served basis, if capacity is full.
Limited seats are available at the door.
If you are unable to join us, you may pass the e-ticket to someone else or return your tickets via the link on your SISTIC confirmation email.

Language

English

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

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