Scathing satire of our oversensitive nation’s shitstorm of culture wars. In this democratic age, where everyone’s voice matters and have been given a platform via the internet, it was inevitable that we became increasingly entitled about our opinions. Any counterarguments is seen as a personal attack, and it becomes all too easy to turn any debate into a matter of black and white, to rally … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: G*d Is A Woman by Wild Rice
Original plays are always welcome, and with Toy Factory Productions’s The Wright Stuff Festival, the local theatre company has always promised the introduction of fresh voices and new narratives with every edition. Now in its 4th run, the festival is taking on a more ethically-charged slant, with all three of its new plays surrounding the theme of ‘climate’. Following an open call last year, Toy … Continue reading Writing About Climate: An Interview with the new playwrights of Toy Factory’s The Wright Stuff Festival 2023
As September arrives, so does the annual Grand Prix Season, with the return of the F1 Night Race. Before the weekend of adrenaline-pumping motorsports madness however, the entire island gets in on the F1 fever, and with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board, comes alive with peripheral events and precinct parties to build up the hype and enter into an exhilarating 10-day festival from … Continue reading Celebrate Grand Prix Season across Singapore with precinct parties galore
The National Arts Council (NAC) has launched Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027), inviting artists, audiences and stakeholders to play their part and join the development of the arts scene in Singapore. Officiated by Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law, the launch of Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027) is a culmination of engagements with more than 16,500 stakeholders on their hope for the arts scene in Singapore. Guided by insights … Continue reading National Arts Council invites all to join the making of Singapore’s future arts scene with the launch of Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027)
Returning for a brand new edition, Toy Factory Productions is once again helming The Wright Stuff Festival, returning this September for its 4th season. Created with the intent to nurture and mentor new playwrights, The Wright Stuff Festival 2023 is the culmination of that mentorship, as a graduation showcase for their budding playwrights to present their work as full productions, at the end of the … Continue reading Preview: The Wright Stuff Festival 2023 by Toy Factory Productions
A sensual and spiritual exploration of finding the strength to carry on. It’s been ten years since director Anthony Chen made history when his debut feature, Ilo Ilo, became the first Singaporean film to win the Caméra d’Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. In the ten years since, he’s only grown in stature and regard as an artist, taking on multiple big name projects, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Film Review: The Breaking Ice 燃冬 dir. Anthony Chen
The steep price of justice. The death penalty has always been controversial, being a clear form of punishment as opposed to reform, and giving criminals no chance to repent or atone for their sins. But even when abolishing it seems like an easy, merciful fix, there are far more factors that play into the act of taking an eye for an eye, as explored in … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: The Chair by Intercultural Theatre Institute
In the realm of party planning, a personalized theme party stands out as an imaginative and delightful way to celebrate a birthday. Not your run-of-the-mill party, a themed celebration is designed around the birthday person’s interests, hobbies, or dreams, creating an event that speaks directly to their personality. From a superhero extravaganza for comic book enthusiasts to a 1920s speakeasy for history buffs, the possibilities … Continue reading Why a Personalised Theme Party Could Be the Perfect Birthday Surprise
Adventure travel can open up a world of exciting and eye-opening experiences, but there are also important things to consider before you set out. Fortunately, there are several steps that any traveler can take in order to ensure they have all their bases covered. Read on for our list of 6 key elements you must know before going on your next big adventure! Research the … Continue reading Know These 6 Things Before Embarking on Adventure Travel
Life finds a way. In the highly urbanised landscape of Singapore, it’s easy to forget that beyond the trees lining the edges of roads and our publicly accessible gardens and parks, our island is also home to full-blown forests on the fringes of the city, lining expressway edges and more ‘ulu’ locations. Amidst these are the secondary forests, a type of forest that has emerged … Continue reading Review: Albizia by Robert Zhao Renhui
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