The Banter: An Interview with Tay Tong on Singapore Art Week 2021
As a new year begins, so does another edition of the annual Singapore Art Week (SAW). While COVID may have […]
★★★★☆ Review: #THEATRE by INDEX
Discover the intimate secrets of the Esplanade Theatre, as told through the ephemeral language of light, sound and space. Under […]
Preview: XITY by RAW Moves
RAW Moves opens 2021 with a much anticipated ‘live’ performance, and original work XITY by Matthew Goh under the Research […]
Singapore Writers Festival returns in November 2021
The 2020 Singapore Writers Festival drew to a close just last November in its first ever digital edition, but it’s […]
Got To Move 2021 shines spotlight on Singapore dance story
Singapore’s nationwide dance movement, Got to Move (GTM), kicks off its sixth edition from January to March 2021. Presented digitally […]
★★★★☆ Review: Bull by Wild Rice
Victoria Chen grabs the Bull by its horns in this fast-paced, hard-hitting play about cutthroat workplaces. 2020 has been a […]
By The Book: New Epigram Releases – January 2021
Start off the new year with some brand new books from local publishers Epigram, perfect for getting a head start […]
By The Book: 2021 Epigram Books UK to cease publishing in January
Epigram Books UK is set to stop publishing from January 2021. “Our business in Singapore has suffered to such an […]
★★★★☆ Review: André and His Olive Tree dir. Josiah Ng
Pondering what it means to put perfection on a plate. In the world of fine dining, André Chiang is probably […]
Singapore ›
Preview: XITY by RAW Moves
RAW Moves opens 2021 with a much anticipated ‘live’ performance, and original work XITY by Matthew Goh under the Research […]
Singapore Writers Festival returns in November 2021
The 2020 Singapore Writers Festival drew to a close just last November in its first ever digital edition, but it’s […]
Got To Move 2021 shines spotlight on Singapore dance story
Singapore’s nationwide dance movement, Got to Move (GTM), kicks off its sixth edition from January to March 2021. Presented digitally […]
★★★★☆ Review: Bull by Wild Rice
Victoria Chen grabs the Bull by its horns in this fast-paced, hard-hitting play about cutthroat workplaces. 2020 has been a […]
Art What! ›
Art What!: S.E.A. Focus 2021 offers borderless experience of the best contemporary Southeast Asian art to art lovers around the globe
Rirkrit Tiravanija, untitled 2016 (nothing), 2016. Saffron dyed cotton, thread, metal grommets. Dimensions variable. © Rirkrit Tiravanija. Photo by Jens […]
Art What!: Justin Lee’s I Am A Con Artist at The Private Museum
This January, The Private Museum (TPM) Singapore presents I am a CON artist: Continuous Contemplations of Justin Lee. The exhibition […]
Art What!: Baroque Archipelago at Mizuma Gallery
Mizuma Gallery has announced Baroque Archipelago, a group exhibition curated by Tan Siuli, featuring Indonesian artists Agan Harahap, Budi Agung […]
Art What!: Faith Beauty Love Hope at the Asian Civilisations Museum
Just in time for Christmas and the New Year, three new exhibitions have opened at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM). […]
By The Book ›
By The Book: New Epigram Releases – January 2021
Start off the new year with some brand new books from local publishers Epigram, perfect for getting a head start […]
By The Book: 2021 Epigram Books UK to cease publishing in January
Epigram Books UK is set to stop publishing from January 2021. “Our business in Singapore has suffered to such an […]
By The Book: 2021 Epigram Books Fiction Prize Award Ceremony open to public
The Epigram Books Fiction Prize Award is upon us again, and before you know it, the local publisher will be […]
★★★☆☆ Book Review: GE2020 – Fair or Foul? by Bertha Henson
A useful compendium for all that went down in GE2020. The 2020 Singapore General Elections were an unprecedented one – […]
Film ›
Preview: Reel Talk – André and His Olive Tree at Golden Village Suntec
Released worldwide on Netflix in December 2020, Singapore is the only country where food documentary André and His Olive Tree is […]
SGIFF Short Film Reviews: A reminder of the diversity and richness of Southeast Asian stories on screen
With every edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), one of the absolute highlights and most popular programmes ends […]
Film Fanatic: Local filmmakers Tan Si En and Kris Ong launch new short film grant to support emerging filmmakers
As part of Momo Film Co’s ongoing efforts to champion Southeast Asian short films, the company is launching the Momo […]
★★★☆☆ Review: Josée dir. Kim Jong-Kwan
Beautiful scenery and strong performances can’t save the doomed romance between a paraplegic and university student. Pitched as a romance […]
London ›
Arts of the UK 2021: West End Bares 2021 – Turned On
LONDON – West End Bares: Turned On will see the best of the West End and beyond take to the […]
Arts of the UK 2021: Closer to Home by Philip Braham
LONDON – 2021 at The Scottish Gallery opens with an online exhibition of new work by renowned Scottish artist Philip […]
Arts of the UK 2021: Sky Arts and BroadwayHD to air Maureen Lipman’s Rose for Holocaust Memorial Day
LONDON – To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, the critically acclaimed revival of Martin Sherman’s Rose, starring Olivier Award winner Dame […]
Arts of the UK 2021: A new year transformation – Papyllon to be streamed by PDSW this January
LONDON – One of the nations’ leading dance venues outside London, Pavilion Dance South West (PDSW) will make Papyllon by Ella […]
Music ›
Music Is: SSO Chief Conductor Hans Graf in first live concert in January 2021
In January 2021, Singapore Symphony Orchestra Maestro Hans Graf will make his first appearance in front of a live audience […]
Preview: ROCK 21! at the Esplanade Concert Hall
With the announcement of Phase 3 of our circuit breaker taking effect from 28th December, it’s good cause for a […]
★★★★☆ Review: Crazy Christmas Fun-raising Concert – Keep the DREAM Alive by Dream Academy
The show must go on, as Dream Academy brings back their beloved Crazy Christmas revue to save 2020. It’s been […]
Music Is: Shye releases debut album ‘days to morning glory’
Electro-pop singer, songwriter and producer Shye has her debut album ‘days to morning glory’ via Where Are The Fruits. A follow up to the […]
The Banter ›
Television Time: An Interview with the producers of BBC’s A Perfect Planet
Even as the pandemic continues to ravage across the world, if there’s one surefire way to lift the mood, it’s […]
The Banter: An Interview with Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida
Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida has always been known for going down non-traditional routes, always carving his own path and deviating […]
A Woman of the World: An Interview with Lydie Blandeau, producer of Once Upon A Time On The Orient Express
For a project as big as the upcoming Once Upon A Time On The Orient Express, it requires someone of great experience […]
Celebrating the film community: An interview with Boo Junfeng and Emily J. Hoe on SGIFF 2020
With the sheer amount of uncertainty and restrictions brought about by the coronavirus, the journey towards organising one of the […]
★★★☆☆ Book Review: The Fisherman King by Kathrina Mohd Daud
Bringing Bruneian folklore, mythology and royal drama to the forefront. Of all the Southeast Asian countries out there, perhaps the […]
Wild Rice’s Director’s Residency Programme to present four new productions by up-and-coming directors
From left: Thong Pei Qin, Sim Yan Ying ‘YY’, Ivan Heng, Victoria Chen and Hazel Ho Following the re-opening of […]
Preview: Where Are You? by Sim Yan Ying
It’s been said that grief changes us irrevocably––that the death of a loved one shakes us up in unexpected and […]
Review: Waiting For The Host by Pangdemonium
Zoom becomes an unlikely medium for hope and solace in this timely, reflective comedy-drama. While we’ve watched a number of […]
Review: Murder at Mandai Camp – The Case Reopens by Sight Lines Productions
False leads, freedom to explore and more content makes this a better realisation of Sight Lines’ vision for an online […]
Arts of the UK 2020: Tea Break Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty?
LONDON – Turning a much-loved story on its head with an intriguing modern twist, Tea Break Theatre will present their new […]
Review: How To Break A Window by T:>Works
Showcasing the winners of this year’s 24-Hour Playwriting Competition. T:>works’ annual 24-Hour Playwriting Competition is one of Singapore’s longest running […]
To be a comedian during COVID-19: An Interview with Sharul Channa and Rishi Budhrani
It’s been about 8 months now since live performance venues were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. While most artists […]
★★☆☆☆ Review: Candide by Young & Wild
The pitfalls of optimism are explored in Young & Wild 2020’s showcase performance. According to playwright Mark Ravenhill, the word […]