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Singapore

Preview: Whispers From The Dragon’s Teeth Gate《龙牙门重现》by Dance Ensemble Singapore

Taking place this weekend, Dance Ensemble Singapore, in collaboration with Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts presents Whispers From The Dragon’s Teeth Gate, a brand new work commissioned by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. At a media preview, we took a closer look as to what to expect from the multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary dance performance set to premiere this Saturday. Created with the bicentennial anniversary in mind, Whispers From … Continue reading Preview: Whispers From The Dragon’s Teeth Gate《龙牙门重现》by Dance Ensemble Singapore

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Preview: This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls by Pangdemonium

Sex. Violence. Blurred lines. After a strong start to their 2019 season with Late Company, for their second production of the year, Singapore’s favourite ‘ass-kicking’ theatre company is set for the world premiere of a brand new play – This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls. A completely original work inspired by the ongoing  #MeToo movement, This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls was written by Ken Kwek … Continue reading Preview: This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls by Pangdemonium

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

The Studios 2019: An Interview with Playwrights Neo Kim Seng, Gary Tang and Tan Cher Kian of My Grandfather’s Road (RHDS)

Neo Kim Seng’s My Grandfather’s Road has had a wild journey since it was first created in 2015 for Cake Theatrical Productions’ Running with Strippers. The biographical work was based on the history of his actual grandfather Neo Pee Teck, which had a side road in Pasir Panjang named after him, and has gone on not only to become published as a book, but also a Cantonese version … Continue reading The Studios 2019: An Interview with Playwrights Neo Kim Seng, Gary Tang and Tan Cher Kian of My Grandfather’s Road (RHDS)

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Treasure Islands by ANDSOFORTH

Ahoy mateys! ANDSOFORTH, Singapore’s biggest immersive theatre company, returns this 2019 with a brand new show and concept to bring audiences to set sail on yet another new world inspired by a classic tale.  Treasure Islands will see guests go on the hunt for buried treasure at a secret location in the West of Singapore. Playing for one night only, Treasure Islands differs from previous ANDSOFORTH productions, in … Continue reading Preview: Treasure Islands by ANDSOFORTH

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Preview: Masterpieces by Peng Xiuwen 《乐坛巨人》by Ding Yi Music Company, and an Interview with Conductor Quek Ling Kiong

The late Maestro Peng Xiuwen is often considered one of the father figures of contemporary Chinese music, having established Chinese orchestra music as a key genre all across the globe before he passed in 1996. As part of their 2019 season, local Chinese chamber orchestra Ding Yi Music Company is set to pay tribute to Maestro Peng with a brand new, full length concert this April. Speaking … Continue reading Preview: Masterpieces by Peng Xiuwen 《乐坛巨人》by Ding Yi Music Company, and an Interview with Conductor Quek Ling Kiong

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Flies by Exchange Theatre

LONDON – The Exchange Theatre comes back to London this June with their tenth anniversary revival of Jean-Paul Sartre’s rebellious, political play The Flies. Sartre’s thriller re-imagines the Greek tragedy of Electra and Orestes, exploring the complexities of human values in a period of political turbulence. A company priding themselves in their international and multi-cultural heritage, Exchange Theatre’s The Flies will be performed in alternating French and … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Flies by Exchange Theatre

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Arts, Singapore

The Only Limit Is Your Imagination: New Events Space Warehouse 16 Opens

For anyone who’s ever been to one of ANDSOFORTH’s productions before, Warehouse 16 might be more than a little familiar. That’s because it’s precisely the ‘secret’ space the  local immersive theatre company uses to host their shows. But starting right now, ANDSOFORTH is changing up their formula a little, with founders Stuart Wee and Emily Png throwing open the doors of Warehouse 16 to welcome … Continue reading The Only Limit Is Your Imagination: New Events Space Warehouse 16 Opens

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: An Interview with Host Chris Bavin of BBC’s Eat Well For Less

  Chris Bavin is one heck of a character: as the co-host of BBC1’s hugely successful series Eat Well For Less since its inception in 2015, Chris swells with confidence, an easygoing nature and plenty of practical knowledge, making him instantly likeable and a star from the outset, one we’ve followed closely on the BBC and lap up eagerly with every premiere. Eat Well For Less is a … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Host Chris Bavin of BBC’s Eat Well For Less

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Art What!, Arts, Museums, Singapore

Museum Musings: Wonderland at the ArtScience Museum

The ArtScience Museum gets curiouser and curiouser this April as they welcome the global tour of Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)’s Wonderland on their very first stop! Inspired by the whimsical adventures written by Lewis Carroll, come to the ArtScience Museum and experience this playful and interactive exhibition for all ages as visitors follow Alice’s journey through history and popular culture. Step through the looking glass to … Continue reading Museum Musings: Wonderland at the ArtScience Museum

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Food, Singapore

Prost!: Brotzeit Launches White Asparagus-Themed Menu For Spring 2019

When winter is gone, spring comes to relish the rewards of hibernation upon the masses. For German specialist restaurant Brotzeit, that comes in the form of its white asparagus menu, here to ring in the spring season with a bumper crop of vegetables, often known as “white gold” to perk up their usual Bavarian selection. A traditional food each year in Germany, white asparagus is … Continue reading Prost!: Brotzeit Launches White Asparagus-Themed Menu For Spring 2019

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