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Arts, Dance with Me, festival, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

SIFA 2023: An Interview with Brian Gothong Tan and Huang Ruo, co-creators of ‘Angel Island’

With its continued mention across history books, film and other media, most people would be familiar with New York’s Ellis Island, a symbol of the American Dream that welcomed European migrants to America searching for a new hopeful life, along with its proximity to the Statue of Liberty. But few know about Ellis Island’s counterpart – Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay, which instead … Continue reading SIFA 2023: An Interview with Brian Gothong Tan and Huang Ruo, co-creators of ‘Angel Island’

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Wild Rice

★★★★☆ Review: The Monster In The Mirror by Bitesize Theatre Productions

Heartfelt, quintessentially Singaporean musical resonates with students and adults alike. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Terrance Tan) 8 Script (Terrance Tan) 7 Performance (Sharon Sum, Andrea Alingalan, Sharon Mah, Estelle Fly, Ryan Ang, Zulfiqar Izzudin, Noah Yap, Seah Janice, Liew Ai Wen, Afiq Abdul, Clement Yeo) 8 Music/Lyrics (Michelle Ler/Cheryl Chitty Tan) 9 Choreography (Tan Rui Shan) 9 Set Design (Petrina Dawn Tan) 8 … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Monster In The Mirror by Bitesize Theatre Productions

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Arts, Opera, Review, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Review: The Butterfly Lovers by Wild Rice and Victorian Opera

The classic Chinese tragedy of love that never quite takes flight. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Ivan Heng) 6 Libretto (Joel Tan) 6 Composition (Richard Mills) 6 Performance (Cathy-Di Zhang, Austin Haynes, Haotian Qi, Michael Dimovski, Adrian Poon, Zachary Dominguez, Cindy Honanta, Zoe Hong Yee Huay, Alice Cahya Putri, David Tao Chen Ming, Jonathan Charles Tay, Teng Xiang Ting) 7 Live Music (Conducted by … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: The Butterfly Lovers by Wild Rice and Victorian Opera

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Arts, Hong Kong, Review, Theatre

Arts of Hong Kong 2023: Juliet and Romeo by Lost Dog (Review)

HONG KONG – Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was always a tragic tale of teen romance gone awry. But what if they didn’t die, and the two of them grew up to live happily ever after? That’s the hypothetical situation dance company Lost Dog poses in their work Juliet and Romeo, as they imagine the two lovers in middle age, tackling our cultural obsession with youth … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2023: Juliet and Romeo by Lost Dog (Review)

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Singapore

★★★☆☆ Review: Do Rhinos Feel Their Horns? by Gangguan!

Capitalism and purpose are called into question in this surreal, offbeat new play. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Adeeb Fazah) 6 Script (Edward Eng) 6 Performance (Shannen Tan, Cheryl Ho) 7 Sound Design (Vick Low) 7 Total 26/40 (65%) Final Score: ★★★☆☆ What do you do when you can no longer stand the dread of living and the dullness of work? For most people, … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Do Rhinos Feel Their Horns? by Gangguan!

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Arts, musical, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Sherlock Sam – The Musical by Dream Academy

The power of science, logical deduction, and friendship drive this musical adaptation of the popular book series. Could Singapore be a hotbed of mysteries? For children’s book writers A.J. Low (Adan Jimenez and Felicia Low-Jimenez) behind the beloved Sherlock Sam series, there’s always a mystery at every corner of the island, from Katong to even Pulau Ubin, ready for spunky kid detective Sherlock Sam and … Continue reading Review: Sherlock Sam – The Musical by Dream Academy

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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

The National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation celebrate the diverse intangible cultural heritage of Singapore and Southeast Asia with new series of commissioned videos

From food to performing arts, Southeast Asia’s intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is an important link to our past and intrinsic to our rich cultural identity. To pay homage to the time-honoured traditions and living expressions that define and connect us across the region, the National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation will be presenting a series of four original video artworks on the Museum’s … Continue reading The National Museum of Singapore and the Maybank Foundation celebrate the diverse intangible cultural heritage of Singapore and Southeast Asia with new series of commissioned videos

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Pesta Raya 2023: An Interview with ‘Potong’ director Mohd Fared Jainal

What does it mean to be a Singaporean Malay man? Is it having gone through National Service? Is it simply by virtue of being brown? Or could it be the quintessential rite of passage for Muslim males – circumcision? Those are key questions that will be addressed and more in Johnny Jon Jon’s play Potong, which receives a new staging next week as part of … Continue reading Pesta Raya 2023: An Interview with ‘Potong’ director Mohd Fared Jainal

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foodXculture, travel, travelXculture

The Ultimate Guide to Smooth Removals to Singapore: Top Tips And Tricks

Relocating to a different country is an exciting experience, but it can also be one of the most stressful times for you and your family. Moving to Singapore specifically presents its own specific challenges. From unpacking boxes to sourcing furniture, tedious paperwork, and processes that must be completed – the list goes on. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all these tasks! But don’t worry; … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Smooth Removals to Singapore: Top Tips And Tricks

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Arts, Circus, Review, Singapore

Review: Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show by Base Entertainment Asia and Circa Contemporary Circus

Aardman Animation’s beloved sheep performs acrobatic feats for the whole farm. Beloved by children and families all over the world, Shaun the Sheep is finally coming to the stage. But this is no ordinary stage show – it’s a full-blown circus extravaganza, with Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show. Presented by Base Entertainment Asia and Circa Contemporary Circus, Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show is family entertainment … Continue reading Review: Shaun The Sheep’s Circus Show by Base Entertainment Asia and Circa Contemporary Circus

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