Hong Kong 2019: Guest Chef Roberto Dormicchi and apprentices at Cucina, Marco Polo Hongkong

HONG KONG – From 26th to 30th October, Cucina’s Chef de Cuisine Andrea Delzanno will collaborate with acclaimed Italian chef and teacher Roberto Dormicchi for the very first time. Hailing from the IPSSAR Hotel Institute in Piobbico, Italy, Chef Roberto and apprentices Simone and Georghe, will work alongside Andrea to create remarkable recipes for an extraordinary culinary adventure. Everyone looking for an authentic Italian dining experience in Hong … Continue reading Hong Kong 2019: Guest Chef Roberto Dormicchi and apprentices at Cucina, Marco Polo Hongkong

National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Punggol

Punggol residents, this November, it’s time to look out for an arts event near you! Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC), the 13th edition of Arts in Your Neighbourhood (AYN) returns with over 45 specially curated family-friendly programmes taking place at 13 locations around Punggol across three weekends from 7th to 24th November 2019. With this edition’s town focus as Punggol, more than 50% … Continue reading National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Punggol

Review: Heather by Adeeb & Shai

When the hard truths are revealed, can we separate art from the artist? The truth can be incredibly difficult to keep under wraps. J.K. Rowling herself, author of the hit Harry Potter series, published her name using her initials due to the impression that her target audience of young boys would be unwilling to read a book written by a woman. And again, with The Cuckoo’s … Continue reading Review: Heather by Adeeb & Shai

HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens To Return April 2020, Super Early Bird Tickets Now Available

Sport Singapore, Singapore Sports Hub and Singapore Rugby Union have announced that tickets for the 2020 HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens are on sale now for a Super Early Bird rate until 25 November. The offer provides fans up to 27 per cent off the regular ticket price to the flagship event which returns to the National Stadium on 11th and 12th April 2020. The 2020 … Continue reading HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens To Return April 2020, Super Early Bird Tickets Now Available

Hong Kong 2019: Cucina Welcomes The Return of Michelin-starred Chef Nicola Dinato

HONG KONG – Michelin-starred Chef Nicola Dinato from Italy will take on a guest chef role at Cucina from 8th to 12th November 2019. He will present a special menu, featuring tastes from north Italy’s Veneto region with a touch of Hong Kong people’s flavour. Born in Camposampiero, a town in Veneto region, Chef Nicola has been passionate about home cooking since he was young. Having graduated from … Continue reading Hong Kong 2019: Cucina Welcomes The Return of Michelin-starred Chef Nicola Dinato

In London’s West End 2020: Whoopi Goldberg Reprises Role as Deloris Van Cartier with jennifer Saunders at the Eventim Apollo

LONDON – Star of the original hit film, EGOT Whoopi Goldberg will reprise her role as Deloris Van Cartier for the first time on stage with Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous) as Mother Superior in a newly adapted production of the smash hit musical Sister Act at London’s Eventim Apollo from 29th July to 30th August 2020. Goldberg is also a producer of the new production, as she was when the show first debuted … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: Whoopi Goldberg Reprises Role as Deloris Van Cartier with jennifer Saunders at the Eventim Apollo

Preview: The Singapore Symphony Orchestra Presents a Mozart Triptych With the Jussen Brothers, Akiko Suwanai and Haochen Zhang

Phenomenally talented Dutch piano duo, Lucas and Arthur Jussen, are taking the classical music world by storm. On 22nd and 23rd November, they’ll be joining the Singapore Symphony Orchestra to play Mozart’s famous Concerto No. 10 for two pianos, K. 365. Complementing the Mozart is Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony (No. 6) and the Asian premiere of Enescu’s Pastorale-Fantaisie – prepared for performance by the evening’s conductor, … Continue reading Preview: The Singapore Symphony Orchestra Presents a Mozart Triptych With the Jussen Brothers, Akiko Suwanai and Haochen Zhang

Touring the UK 2019: Rob Brydon – Songs & Stories (Preview)

LONDON – Award winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band will take to the road next year with a brand new show, Rob Brydon – Songs and Stories.  This is the first time that Brydon has created a show that includes songs and music as well as his acclaimed wit and comedy. This extensive new tour begins in February 2020 and will travel to almost 30 … Continue reading Touring the UK 2019: Rob Brydon – Songs & Stories (Preview)

Singapore International Festival of Arts Announces Natalie Hennedige As Festival Director From 2021-23

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) has announced Natalie Hennedige, Artistic Director at Cake Theatrical Productions, as the next Festival Director for SIFA 2021 to 2023, following current Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani as his three-year tenure draws to a close with SIFA 2020 next year. Hennedige will officially assume the role as Festival Director Designate in January 2020 where she will get to work … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts Announces Natalie Hennedige As Festival Director From 2021-23

Film Fanatic: Anthony Chen’s Wet Season Wins Big at China’s Pingyao International Film Festival

Anthony Chen’s sophomore feature film Wet Season《热带雨》, about a Chinese language teacher, whose marriage and school life are fraying apart , has been awarded the Fei Mu Best Film Award and Cinephilia Critics’ Award at the 2019 Pingyao International Film Festival in China. Actress Yeo Yann Yann was also awarded Feimu Best Actress. The film opened in China to hot anticipation, and became the talk of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Anthony Chen’s Wet Season Wins Big at China’s Pingyao International Film Festival