★★★★★ Review: Mari Kita Main Wayang by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Breathing new life into Peranakan theatre with diversity, heart, and joy. Over the years, various aspects of Peranakan culture have entered the public consciousness again, thanks to television shows like The Little Nyonya, or the emergence of the Peranakan Museum, alongside intensive marketing campaigns. All of this has led to its renewed popularity, from the prevalence of Peranakan tiles, reimagining the nyonya kebaya in contemporary … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Mari Kita Main Wayang by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Books, By The Book, malaysia, Preview

Arts of Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair 2023 – a haven for the independent publishing scene at a bigger venue with record 112 exhibitors

KUALA LUMPUR – The art book fair has slowly but surely grown into one of the most exciting festival circuits to get on board, expanding out from the West to Asia. Representing the fervent spirit of independent creation and innovation amidst an increasingly uniform world, there is a fierce passion that accompanies every regional variant of the fair, regardless of the city it’s held in, … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair 2023 – a haven for the independent publishing scene at a bigger venue with record 112 exhibitors

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Arts, News, Singapore

Golden Point Award 2023 celebrates 44 local writers and their exceptional works

The 16th edition of the biennial Golden Point Award (GPA) ceremony took place today at The Arts House. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL), supported by the National Arts Council (NAC) and in partnership with the Singapore Book Council (SBC), this year’s award honoured 44 outstanding writers for their literary excellence, celebrating winning short stories, poems, and for the first time, translation works of local … Continue reading Golden Point Award 2023 celebrates 44 local writers and their exceptional works

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Arts, News, Singapore

Singapore’s pinnacle arts accolades awarded to eight outstanding practitioners in recognition of their artistic excellence and contributions

Eight artists were conferred the Cultural Medallion and Young Artist Award at the Istana today. The three Cultural Medallion recipients and five Young Artist Award recipients made significant contributions to Singapore’s vibrant arts and cultural landscape across different art forms. They have achieved excellence in their respective fields of visual arts and film, literary arts and performing arts. The recipients’ artistic practices offer their unique perspectives on the … Continue reading Singapore’s pinnacle arts accolades awarded to eight outstanding practitioners in recognition of their artistic excellence and contributions

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Local Event, Preview

Preview: Christmas Wonderland returns to Gardens by the Bay for 10th edition

Ring in the festive cheer this December as Christmas Wonderland celebrates a decade of wonder as it returns to Gardens by the Bay from 1st December 2023 to 1st January 2024. Presented by Trip.com, the 10th edition of Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair features a supersized fairground with a sensational array of light displays, new carnival rides and more festive activities. With more than 27,000 square metres to cover, … Continue reading Preview: Christmas Wonderland returns to Gardens by the Bay for 10th edition

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Arts, Books, By The Book, malaysia, Preview

Arts of Malaysia: KL Art Book Fair 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Returning for its third edition, the eagerly awaited Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair (KLABF) will bring a mammoth line-up of independent publishers, artists, rare art books, exclusive collectibles and programmes to the Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH) from 8 to 10 December 2023. Sprawling over 7,000 square feet of exhibition space, the three-day KLABF 2023 will transform KLSCAH into … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: KL Art Book Fair 2023

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Arts, Review, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: The Great Indian Mix – Kumar Spills The Tea by Kumar

A full house at the Esplanade Theatre sees Kumar at peak comedic glory. Over the years, Kumar has worked his way to the top and become a household name, synonymous with the Singapore drag scene and local comedy. By now, one does not simply enter a Kumar show without knowing what’s in store, and having built an entire career around his unfiltered, no holds barred … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: The Great Indian Mix – Kumar Spills The Tea by Kumar

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Arts, Preview, SRT, Theatre

Preview: After Life by SRT’s The Young Company

If you could spend eternity with just one precious memory, what would it be? Adapted from Hirokazu Koreeda’s acclaimed film of the same name, this December, get ready for Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Young Company (TYC) as they present Jack Thorne’s After Life at the Drama Centre Black Box. After Life takes us into a bureaucratic waiting room between life and death, where a diverse … Continue reading Preview: After Life by SRT’s The Young Company

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Film, News, Preview, Singapore

34th Edition of Singapore International Film Festival opens with critically-acclaimed Malaysian film ‘Tiger Stripes’ and red carpet appearance by Chinese star Fan Bingbing

The highly anticipated 34th edition of Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) opened last night, featuring the first film out of an extensive lineup of 101 films from 50 countries. As Singapore’s longest-running independent film festival and a beacon of representation for Asian Cinema, the festival kicked off with a star-studded Festival Opening, with renowned filmmakers, distinguished celebrities, and industry professionals in attendance as they graced … Continue reading 34th Edition of Singapore International Film Festival opens with critically-acclaimed Malaysian film ‘Tiger Stripes’ and red carpet appearance by Chinese star Fan Bingbing

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Concert, Interview, Music

Music Is: Staying true in life and music with Johnny Orlando

In a world where TikTok tweens are taking over before even coming of age, Johnny Orlando seems to represent the last of a generation of young artists who made it big the classic way – amassing fame via YouTube. Despite being just 20, the former YouTuber turned professional musician had previously garnered over 25 million international fans and totaled over 500 million YouTube views, and had … Continue reading Music Is: Staying true in life and music with Johnny Orlando