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Food, Singapore

Local hawker delights receive a gastronomic upgrade at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime Restaurant in celebration of National Day

Come celebrate Singapore in all its gastronomic glory, as PARKROYAL on Pickering injects a touch of luxe into the nation’s humble hawker culture this August with ‘Loco Local’ – a brand new hawker-themed buffet experience. Available at the hotel’s iconic Lime Restaurant for a limited period, diners can look forward to a four-hour feast of local culinary favourites prepared by Lime’s acclaimed team. Imagine a … Continue reading Local hawker delights receive a gastronomic upgrade at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime Restaurant in celebration of National Day

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Hong Kong, travel

Hong Kong 2019: Marco Polo Hongkong’s Crablicious Dinner Buffet and Fruity Weekend Afternoon Tea Buffet

HONG KONG – Go “crabwise” from now till August and taste your favourite seasonal crabs at Cafe Marco’s Crablicious Dinner Buffet, and savour vibrant summer desserts featuring fresh flavours at Cafe Marco’s Fruity Weekend Afternoon Tea Buffet. Whether you crave a bucket of crab legs or other tempting sea treats, Cafe Marco has you covered. Grab a plate and kick off your crablicious dinner with all kinds … Continue reading Hong Kong 2019: Marco Polo Hongkong’s Crablicious Dinner Buffet and Fruity Weekend Afternoon Tea Buffet

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Singapore

Exhibition Extravaganza: Liu Ling’s Of Ordinary Things at SPRMRKT at STPI and Benedict Yu’s Are You Home? at SPRMRKT at Cluny Court

Now with two outlets, one at STPI in Robertson Quay and the other at Cluny Court, eatery SPRMRKT is closely linked to the local arts scene, and its art programme sees a rotation of art exhibitions every quarter, showcasing eight artists a year across its locations. Ranging from the emerging to established, SPRMRKT’s curation focuses on developing local and regional talent, as well as creating … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Liu Ling’s Of Ordinary Things at SPRMRKT at STPI and Benedict Yu’s Are You Home? at SPRMRKT at Cluny Court

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Arts, Comedy, Concert, Dance with Me, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Hong Kong 2019: A Dream Like A Dream by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

“In a story, someone had a dream. In that Dream, someone told a story.” HONG KONG – Considered one of the most celebrated pieces of modern Chinese theatre, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (HKRep) is set to restage Stan Lai’s A Dream Like a Dream this July. In 2002, HKRep was the first professional company to stage A Dream Like a Dream, winning Best Overall Performance, Best Costume Design and … Continue reading Hong Kong 2019: A Dream Like A Dream by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

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

Touring The UK 2020: Sister Act UK Tour 2020

LONDON – A brand new UK production of smash hit musical Sister Act has been announced by producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg (yes, THE Whoopi Goldberg of from the original film). Opening at Curve, Leicester on 21st April 2020, ahead of further UK venues and a London season, more details and full creative team are to be announced soon. Says producer Jamie Wilson: “I am thrilled to be collaborating again with … Continue reading Touring The UK 2020: Sister Act UK Tour 2020

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Underbelly Festival Southbank 2019: 80 Days – A Real-World Adventure by Fire Hazard Games (Preview)

LONDON – Based on Jules Verne’s classic adventure novel Around the World in 80 Days, Fire Hazard Games are staging a new, high energy urban adventure for adults in central London! Previously known for real-life immersive games including The Hunted Experience and John Le Carre’s The Circus, 80 Days: A Real-World Adventure is presented in association with Underbelly Festival Southbank. The Reform Club has reopened the challenge … Continue reading Underbelly Festival Southbank 2019: 80 Days – A Real-World Adventure by Fire Hazard Games (Preview)

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: Sir David Attenborough Makes Surprise Appearance at Glastonbury to Launch BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet

Is Sir David Attenborough a rockstar? You bet he is. Best known for his role as a narrator on hit documentaries such as Our Planet, the natural historian made a surprise appearance at Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage, in front of his biggest ever live audience to launch the new BBC Natural History series Seven Worlds, One Planet, which Attenborough will also be narrating. Sir David also revealed the extended … Continue reading Television Time: Sir David Attenborough Makes Surprise Appearance at Glastonbury to Launch BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet

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

Touring The UK 2019: Build a Rocket by Tara Finney Productions

LONDON –  Following international acclaim and an award-winning run at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Build A Rocket, about a young mother from Scarborough, returns to embark on an extensive UK tour. Winner of the Holden Street Theatres’ Edinburgh Fringe Award 2018, Adelaide Fringe Best Theatre Weekly Award 2019 and named The Sunday Mail’s Best Female Solo Show (Adelaide), Build a Rocket will see critically-acclaimed actress Serena … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019: Build a Rocket by Tara Finney Productions

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

Touring The UK 2020: The Phantom of the Opera UK/Ireland Tour 2020

LONDON –  Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh have announce a brand new 2020 UK and Ireland tour of world famous The Phantom of the Opera, with stops at The Curve, Leicester, Manchester Palace Theatre, Bord Gais Energy Theatre Dublin, Birmingham Hippodrome and Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Now in its 33rd year in the West End, The Phantom of the Opera is often considered one of the most beautiful and spectacular productions in history, filled with … Continue reading Touring The UK 2020: The Phantom of the Opera UK/Ireland Tour 2020

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Arts, Review, Singapore

Review: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2019

When the 2019 Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) programme line-up was announced in February this year, expectations ran high and hype was abound. With the impending arrival of some of the greatest living artists today and exciting new work from local artists, SIFA 2019 promised a season of arts that would establish May as Singapore’s month of arts, building on what Festival Director Gaurav … Continue reading Review: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2019

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