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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Stephen Hough – Egyptian Piano Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Familiar friend of the SSO, distinguished British pianist Stephen Hough, is back this September to perform Saint-Saëns’s picturesque Egyptian Piano Concerto. This all-French programme directed by SSO Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton also features a rare opportunity to hear one of the finest examples of symphonic tradition from the hands of the French – the shimmering majesty of César Franck’s only Symphony. One of the … Continue reading Preview: Stephen Hough – Egyptian Piano Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

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Arts, Concert, Drama Centre, Review, Singapore

Review: Hossan-AH 50! – Love You LEONG Time! by Double Confirm Productions

A last hurrah for the Singapore Boy in this sincere celebration of a life in entertainment. Surefire ways to tell you’re getting on in age – when people call you ‘lao ban’ (boss) instead of ‘xiao di’ (little boy), and when you realise it’s probably more appropriate to call the taxi driver ‘brother’ instead of ‘uncle’. Where these might spark a mid-life crisis in some, … Continue reading Review: Hossan-AH 50! – Love You LEONG Time! by Double Confirm Productions

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Arts, Esplanade Annexe Studio, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Review: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X Re-Run by How Drama

Fat on genuine passion, heart and love for Singapore in all her idiosyncrasies.  After a fantastic sold-out run in 2018, Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap X returned this weekend for a second round to give those that missed it the first time (and longtime fans of the show) to immerse themselves completely in “the perfect, quintessentially Singaporean fringe show”. Directed by Melissa Sim,  the format of Fat Kids is … Continue reading Review: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X Re-Run by How Drama

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Books, Fashion, Interview, Singapore

A Boey and His Dog: In Conversation with Daniel Boey on Rescue Dogs, Pet Care and New Book ‘We Adopted!’

As the saying goes, a dog is a man’s best friend. But for Singapore’s ‘Godfather of Fashion’ Daniel Boey, Leia is more than that – she’s family. More importantly, Leia isn’t just any dog Daniel walked into a store one day and ‘purchased’, but a dog with a tragic past who was rescued from a pet farm, in need of love, care and rehabilitation. “When … Continue reading A Boey and His Dog: In Conversation with Daniel Boey on Rescue Dogs, Pet Care and New Book ‘We Adopted!’

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC’s Killing Eve Season 2 (Preview)

After leaving Villanelle for dead with a stab wound inflicted by Eve herself, the shocking Season 1 finale of critically-acclaimed BBC America series Killing Eve left viewers stunned and wanting more. As we stated in our Season 1 review, the core relationship between Villanelle and Eve is the strongest aspect of the show, and without a doubt, that seems set to be about to be pushed even … Continue reading Television Time: BBC’s Killing Eve Season 2 (Preview)

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Moonfest 2019 by Esplanade -Theatres on the Bay

Hotels have begun to hawk their mooncakes again, and you know what that means – the annual Mid-Autumn Celebration is back, and the Esplanade is having a bash with a weekend of family fun with the return of Moonfest! Come enjoy some of the very best traditional Chinese arts by local and international artists and companies. With the 15th edition of the festival, over 60 free … Continue reading Preview: Moonfest 2019 by Esplanade -Theatres on the Bay

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Singapore

The History Of Hurling

The finals of the Gaelic Games 2019 are fast approaching, sonow is the time to get up to speed on the events you will come across. If you’re already invested in the Gaelic Games and wish to place a few wagers on the event, be sure to check out the All Ireland Hurling winner odds. At the Gaelic Games,you will find football (native and Irish) for both men and women, Hurling and … Continue reading The History Of Hurling

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Arts, Singapore

Preview: Caught by Singapore Repertory Theatre

The Singapore Repertory Theatre has had its brushes with controversial fine art before, having staged Yasmina Reza’s Art at the National Gallery Singapore in 2016, but for their  brand new, upcoming experience, they’re taking audiences on an intimate journey with a socially immersive theatrical performance, as they meet a celebrated artist in the Miaja Gallery. Within a regime that smothers free speech and gives breath to fake news, … Continue reading Preview: Caught by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019: Bryony Kimmings wins inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award for I’m a Phoenix, Bitch

EDINBURGH – Bryony Kimmings has been presented with the inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award in association with the Pleasance Theatre for her show I’m a Phoenix, Bitch. Celebrating writing excellence at the Fringe, the Award platforms writers and artists that ignite and challenge the status quo with the most fearless and topical piece of new writing. For her win, Kimmings received a cash prize of £2,500 … Continue reading Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019: Bryony Kimmings wins inaugural Popcorn Group Writing Award for I’m a Phoenix, Bitch

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

Preview: 1984 by The Young Company + An Interview with Director Daniel Jenkins

Following two years of practical training in all aspects of theatre, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Young Company are set to graduate this August, with a production of 1984 as their graduation show. With a script by Michael Gene Sullivan, based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, 1984 is a tale that brings us the story of Winston Smith, a cog in the giant, dystopian machine state of … Continue reading Preview: 1984 by The Young Company + An Interview with Director Daniel Jenkins

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