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Arts, Comedy, Music, Preview, Singapore

Laughter Is: An Interview with Kenny Sebastian – The Most Interesting Person In The Room

Kenny Sebastian has had one heck of a fascinating childhood. Born to a father in the Navy, Kenny grew up travelling across various cities in India, never staying in one place for too long. Some might see that as a problem, not being able to put down roots in any particular place, but for the Indian comedian, it’s an experience that’s only led to his … Continue reading Laughter Is: An Interview with Kenny Sebastian – The Most Interesting Person In The Room

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Arts, Dance with Me, Preview, Singapore

Review: MILIEU 2019 by Frontier Danceland

★★★☆☆ (Performance attended 15/11/19) Double bill exploring contrasting ideas of individualism and the community. No man is an island, and no matter who we are or where we’re born, there is a truth universally acknowledged that in our lives, we must inevitably deal with a community and our relationship with them at some point. That is an issue that lies at the heart of Frontier … Continue reading Review: MILIEU 2019 by Frontier Danceland

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Singapore

The History Of Bingo

The History Of Bingo From carnivals and dedicated Bingo halls to online Bingo and modern-day variations, the popular pastime has a rich and varied history. Games of chance have always been much-loved and Bingo is no exception, continuing to thrive today. Let’s take a look at its origins and evolution over the years. From Italy to the rest of Europe The consensus is that the Italians introduced … Continue reading The History Of Bingo

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Arts, Inside London, London, musical, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s West End 2021: Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre

LONDON – After all these years, still can’t get Lady Marmalade out of your head? Moulin Rouge! is about to come back in vogue to London come 2021, as producers Global Creatures announce the UK premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre in London in March 2021. “After ten years in development, and following the fantastic response to Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York, we are thrilled … Continue reading In London’s West End 2021: Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre

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Food

Food For Thought: Violet Oon Singapore Launches Nyonya Sunday Lunch Collection, and New Range of Sauces and Sambals

Can you say you’ve had a true blue Singaporean meal without a dash of chilli? We didn’t think so. For local establishment Violet Oon Singapore, chilli and condiments take centrestage as the company expands its range of merchandise with a brand new line of sauces and sambals to spice up any meal! Made in small batches using homemade techniques and the freshest of ingredients, the … Continue reading Food For Thought: Violet Oon Singapore Launches Nyonya Sunday Lunch Collection, and New Range of Sauces and Sambals

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Arts, Music, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Singapore Poetry on the Sidewalks (S.P.O.T.S.) by Sing Lit Station (Preview)

Wrapping up the Punggol edition of the National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood programme is a final weekend of free for all art activities around the neighbourhood. Of note would be Sing Lit Station’s Singapore Poetry on the Sidewalks (S.P.O.T.S.), a public art project hoping to bring Singapore literature straight to the heartlands. Excerpts of Sing Lit poetry are inscribed along the pavilions of Waterway Point … Continue reading Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Singapore Poetry on the Sidewalks (S.P.O.T.S.) by Sing Lit Station (Preview)

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Arts, London, Review, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War of the Worlds – The Immersive Experience by dotdotdot (Review)

Blockbuster multi-room experience uniting live theatre with immersive technology. LONDON – It’s hard to deny that immersive experience fever has taken over London. Each year, more and more new companies have emerged in an attempt to break into that market, each trying to differentiate themselves from the last with better ideas, and a longer lasting impression that stays with audience members long after leaving the space. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War of the Worlds – The Immersive Experience by dotdotdot (Review)

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Arts of the UK 2019/20: ABBA – Super Troupers The Exhibition at the O2 (Preview)

LONDON – ABBA fans in London have a lot to go Mamma Mia! about – a brand new immersive and interactive exhibition arrives at the O2 this December and explores each of the band’s eight albums and the wider socio-political backdrop against which they were released. Occupying a 14,000 square foot space within London’s home of music, ABBA: Super Troupers The Exhibition brings to life the world of chart-topping … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2019/20: ABBA – Super Troupers The Exhibition at the O2 (Preview)

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Preview, Singapore Sports, Singapore Sports Hub, Sports

Football Fever: Liverpool Reds Maintain Lead In Showcase Against Manchester and Singapore Reds

Last Saturday, the National Stadium saw a reunion of some of football’s greatest as they faced each other off in the Battle of the Reds 2019. Kicking off at 7pm, the series of three matches pit the Liverpool Reds against the Singapore Reds first, with the Liverpool Reds setting the tempo early on and converting in the third minute with winger Jermaine Pennant, back in Singapore … Continue reading Football Fever: Liverpool Reds Maintain Lead In Showcase Against Manchester and Singapore Reds

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel

Arts of the UK 2020: Joe Sellman-Leava brings Monster and Labels to Bristol’s Wardrobe Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Winner of more than five international awards, including a Fringe First, Joe Sellman-Leava comes to Bristol in early 2020 with two one-man productions putting the theatremaker’s skills on full display. Directed by Yaz Al-Shaater (Dead Reckoning, Young Vic; Boris World King, Trafalgar Studios), Monster explores ideas of aggression within relationships, while scrutinising the place of the male role model in society. Experimenting with form, it … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Joe Sellman-Leava brings Monster and Labels to Bristol’s Wardrobe Theatre (Preview)

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