The pitfalls of optimism are explored in Young & Wild 2020’s showcase performance. According to playwright Mark Ravenhill, the word ‘optimism’ had only been in use for about 20 years when Voltaire wrote his satirical novella Candide in 1759. And interestingly enough, beyond the idea of hope, the word ‘optimism’ was also born from the idea of the ‘optimal’, where one believes that whatever path one’s … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Candide by Young & Wild
Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has announced the launch of its inaugural Residencies programme. The museum-run Residencies programme will feature four residencies, which will be open to artists, curators, art organisations and artist-run spaces, as well as community and education-focused art practitioners. Developed in line with SAM’s vision of engaging local and international artistic communities across a wide range of disciplines, the residencies will also actively … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Museum launches open call for its inaugural Residencies Programme
As part of Momo Film Co’s ongoing efforts to champion Southeast Asian short films, the company is launching the Momo Distribution Grant in partnership with C47 Investment, to support filmmakers with compelling stories to tell through the short film genre. The Momo Distribution Grant aims to create a springboard for emerging filmmakers from Southeast Asia, and to meet the gap filmmakers often face in distributing … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Local filmmakers Tan Si En and Kris Ong launch new short film grant to support emerging filmmakers
Singapore electronic producer Eve Alai links up with dark pop songstress Naomi G on a crossover track about the dark side of losing ourselves in the new digital age. ‘Who? (Ah Vi)’ is what you get when house music collides with the brooding, more ethereal end of pop music. A confident attempt to flood the virtual clubs with smoke-and-lasers treatment, the thumping pop banger touches … Continue reading Music Is: Eve Alai collaborates with Naomi G on new single ‘Who? (Ah Vi)’
Beautiful scenery and strong performances can’t save the doomed romance between a paraplegic and university student. Pitched as a romance flick set to evoke tears, lush, gorgeous cinematography, a stirring soundtrack, and two incredibly charming stars in the leading roles, new Korean film Josée seems to have a recipe for success. A remake of Japanese flick Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2003) (coincidentally, an anime … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Josée dir. Kim Jong-Kwan
With an emphasis on serving up an “elevated” craft beer dining experience, Brewerkz has launched its brand new outlet at One Fullerton with an upgraded menu, a sophisticated alfresco vibe, and beautiful waterfront views. One year after the relaunch of its flagship Riverside Point outlet, the team behind the iconic homegrown brand once again introduces a new dining concept, raising the bar with a sophisticated … Continue reading Food For Thought: Brewerkz launches new One Fullerton outlet
A chance to see Alfian Sa’at’s writing at its peak, well-performed by a combination of Singaporean and Malaysian actors. KUALA LUMPUR – First performed in 2009, Singaporean playwright Alfian Sa’at’s award-winning Nadirah ranks among his best, as a powerful, thought-provoking piece about the intersections between love, faith and religion, and how far one will go to sacrifice one for another. Set in Singapore, Nadirah (Sharifah Amani) is … Continue reading Review: Nadirah by The Instant Cafe Theatre Company (2016)
Riot Games Southeast Asia has announced 2021 esports and competitive collegiate plans for League of Legends: Wild Rift, the 5v5 mobile MOBA that is in Open Beta across Southeast Asia. Wild Rift Esports will kick off with several smaller, intermittent competitive events from January through March to give viewers a taste of the budding talent and teams in the region. In April, this will transition … Continue reading eSports: Riot Games Southeast Asia Announces 2021 Esports and Competitive Collegiate Plans for League of Legends: Wild Rift
Outdoing themselves yet again, Around The World In 80 Days is a great experience, and a lesson in excellence in spite of the odds. For a couple of years now, we’ve been following local immersive theatre company Andsoforth and their works. From our first encounter at the psychedlic The Imaginarium of Disco David back in 2017, to the more recent, Norse-inspired Valhalla and the Chambers of … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Around The World In 80 Days – A Book Analysis Workshop by Andsoforth
As with all arts companies this year, Dream Academy has had to cancel most of their 2020 season, making the abrupt switch to producing digital content in lieu of live performances, and taking a hit to their finances. But with the slow and steady return of live theatre, Dream Academy is ready to welcome audiences back to their shows, with the return of their seasonal … Continue reading Preview: Crazy Christmas Fun-raising Concert – Keep the DREAM Alive by Dream Academy
