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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: ‘almost home’ and ‘Extinction Feast’ by The Theatre Practice to receive live stagings this September

Following two years of almost exclusively making digital theatre, The Theatre Practice (Practice) is back to live, with two original black box works: almost home by Practice Associate Artist Ng Mun Poh, and Extinction Feast by Practice Tuckshop this September. Initially conceptualised and staged in 2021, the works mark a new age of Singapore’s post- pandemic theatre. The first edition of both works were originally … Continue reading Preview: ‘almost home’ and ‘Extinction Feast’ by The Theatre Practice to receive live stagings this September

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase reconnects audiences to the unique thrills of listening to stories in person

Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase invites audiences to get caught in a web of captivating tales woven by Singapore-based storytellers at the top of their game. 29 July 2022 – Presented by The Storytelling Centre Limited and Arts House Limited (AHL) StoryFest is bringing six storytellers from varied backgrounds together for Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase, to finally reacquaint audiences with the much-missed oral tradition … Continue reading Preview: Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase reconnects audiences to the unique thrills of listening to stories in person

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Telephones by New Opera Singapore

This August, New Opera Singapore puts the telephone at the forefront with not one but two shows about the incredible communication device in a single double bill, each one examining our obsession with devices and a reminder for us to be present in the moments that matter. Playing at the Victoria Theatre from 19th to 21st August, the double bill includes Gian Carlo Menotti’s ‘The … Continue reading Preview: Telephones by New Opera Singapore

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Art What!, Visual Art

Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 aka ‘Natasha’ to focus on participatory artworks and relational aesthetics this October

What’s in a name? For the Singapore Biennale 2022 (SB2022), which has been christened ‘Natasha’ by the four Co-Artistic Directors, Binna Choi, Nida Ghouse, June Yap and Ala Younis, the very act of even being given a name changes the relationship one has with it, transforming the Biennale from an event to a concept encouraging fellow artists, collaborators, and audiences to re-discover ways of seeing … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 aka ‘Natasha’ to focus on participatory artworks and relational aesthetics this October

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lifestyle, Singapore, Tech Watch, travelXculture

Tech Watch: Nokia Essential True Wireless Earphones E3103 and E3511 Review

Finnish brand Nokia is synonymous with electronics and IT, and with the classic tagline ‘Connecting People’, loves to do just that, with its range of phones, phone accessories and more. To complement their suite of offerings, Nokia has also entered the increasingly competitive market of wireless earphones, releasing their own models in a bid to compete with other brands. We look at two models in … Continue reading Tech Watch: Nokia Essential True Wireless Earphones E3103 and E3511 Review

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Singapore

Marina Abramovic: “For an Artist the Worst is the Best”

Marina Abramović is a Serbian artist specialized in performances who was born on November 30, 1946, in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia. She was raised under strict socialist principles, however, she was more influenced by her religious grandmother, who practiced various rituals, and thus showed rebellion against the system at the time. The work of Marina Abramović, in addition to having achieved high prices in the contemporary … Continue reading Marina Abramovic: “For an Artist the Worst is the Best”

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lifestyle, travelXculture

How To Take Care Of Your First Pet Fish

You’re thinking about getting a fish as your first pet. You’ve done some research, and you think you’re ready, but then you realize. You have no idea how to take care of a fish! Don’t worry, you’re not alone. This article will provide you with tips on how to take care of your first pet fish so that you can enjoy all the benefits of … Continue reading How To Take Care Of Your First Pet Fish

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Escape Everything! at UltraSuperNew Gallery

This July and August, UltraSuperNew Gallery presents ESCAPE EVERYTHING! a group exhibition by artists Christine Lok, joaen and Natalie Ng navigate the seemingly inescapable maze of their post-pandemic thoughts.  In the past few years, life as we know it changed drastically. Routines were interrupted, we were trapped in our homes (the yearning for bubble tea was REAL) and Trace Together tokens were all the rage. … Continue reading Art What!: Escape Everything! at UltraSuperNew Gallery

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: The Nest by Rainshadow Studios

This August, Singapore’s first eco-theatre company, Rainshadow Studios, presents acclaimed German playwright Franz Xaver Kroetz’s The Nest at 42 Waterloo Street. Like all expecting parents, Kurt and Martha want the best for their baby. But they are working class and a baby is costly. What happens when an innocent side job spirals out of control? How far will the new parents go to create their … Continue reading Preview: The Nest by Rainshadow Studios

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

Epigram Books and Storytel are pleased to announce the eleven finalists of the Storytel Epigram Horror Prize 2022. These winning entries will be anthologised and published by Epigram Books and released in an audiobook format by Storytel. The anthology, Fright 1, will feature all eleven winning entries and is slated to be released in November 2022. The finalists are Meihan Boey, Dew M. Chaiyanara, Dave … Continue reading By The Book: Finalists for the inaugural Storytel Epigram Horror Prize announced

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