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Preview: Charlie by Bhumi Collective

After not one but two successful runs overseas at the On the Rocks Festival and Edinburgh Student Arts Festival (winning the Best Performing Artist Award) in 2017, Bhumi Collective will finally present the Singapore premiere of Charlie, a unique, experimental performance by Victoria Chen. Charlie is unusual in that it takes the form of a 15-minute one-on-one experience in which the audience member enters a room and interacts with the titular … Continue reading Preview: Charlie by Bhumi Collective

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Annexe Studio, Esplanade Concert Hall, Esplanade Recital Studio, Esplanade Theatre, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Kalaa Utsavam 2018: Disco Sheela and Other Indian Superwomen by Sharul Channa (Review)

Not all superheroes wear capes – sometimes they wear a sari.  While we’re very much used to hearing Sharul Channa let loose her signature pottymouth, in a changeup from her usual style of comedy, Sharul attempts to break new ground with Disco Sheela and Other Indian Superwomen. Distinct from her previous performances, Disco Sheela sees the leading female comedian take on brand new characters across four monologues, highlighting the … Continue reading Kalaa Utsavam 2018: Disco Sheela and Other Indian Superwomen by Sharul Channa (Review)

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Kalaa Utsavam 2018: Parasu – The Story of An Ultimate Warrior by Avant Theatre (Review)

A collection of tales about the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu In Hindu mythology, the warrior sage Parasu is best known for being the sixth avatar of the god Lord Vishnu, maintainer of balance in the universe. Blessed with immense power and war sense when visited by the god Shiva one day, Parasu is simultaneously cursed with a seemingly unending anger that both feeds his … Continue reading Kalaa Utsavam 2018: Parasu – The Story of An Ultimate Warrior by Avant Theatre (Review)

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Review, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

Review: Guards at the Taj by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Harrowing tale of male friendship torn asunder by contrasting beliefs; a must-watch. American playwright Rajiv Joseph is a modern master of the two-man play. Across some of his other works (Gruesome Playground Injuries, The North Pool), Joseph is able to quickly establish familiar encounters between two people who find the oddest, yet relatable connections to each other, developing it over the course of his writing before … Continue reading Review: Guards at the Taj by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Singapore

“Every Dining Experience Should Be Extraordinary”: Culinary Publication Table Tales Launches Fourth Edition

Every dining experience should be extraordinary. That’s the motto of partners and fellow foodies Karin van Vliet and Peter Ulrich, who have just launched the fourth edition of their dining guide Table Tales, compiling a collection of 10 fantastic dining destinations with restaurants in Singapore that left an impression on the couple. Table Tales was born of Karin’s love of eating, specifically eating out at her favourite … Continue reading “Every Dining Experience Should Be Extraordinary”: Culinary Publication Table Tales Launches Fourth Edition

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Review: Just A Breath Away dir. Daniel Roby (French Film Festival 2018)

Unusual premise couples with family drama to leave viewers breathless Last week, Daniel Roby’s Just A Breath Away opened the 2018 French Film Festival Singapore. The post-apocalyptic thriller film follows separated parents Mathieu (Roman Duris) and Anna (Olga Kurylenko), as they raise an 11 year old daughter, Sarah, with a unique childhood illness. Forced to survive in a hermetic, bubble-like chamber with its own oxygen supply and … Continue reading Review: Just A Breath Away dir. Daniel Roby (French Film Festival 2018)

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Preview: Christmas Wonderland 2018 at Gardens By The Bay

Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Wonderland returns this December for its fifth edition to shine brighter than ever! Inspired by the Christmas fairs and carnivals all over Europe, Christmas Wonderland is set to return with an edition that’s bigger than ever before, with new highlights and attractions to look forward to, including a brand new Garden Rhapsody – The Christmas Special light and sound show, … Continue reading Preview: Christmas Wonderland 2018 at Gardens By The Bay

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Food, Singapore

Arbora: One Faber Group Unveils New Garden Dining Concept

One Faber Group has unveiled Arbora – a brand new hilltop garden dining concept atop the majestic hills and views of Mount Faber. Named after the Latin word “Arbor”, referring to trees, the concept is naturally all about the trees one of Singapore’s earliest parks is surrounded by, of which the area spans over 40 hectares of treetops and penty of flora and fauna. Located at … Continue reading Arbora: One Faber Group Unveils New Garden Dining Concept

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#PERRIERxWILD: Limited Edition Bottles Designed by Juan Travieso Up For Grabs As Perrier Goes Wild

Hailing from France and used almost universally throughout every bar in the world, PERRIER, the world’s no.1 sparkling bottled water, has launched a brand new campaign: #PERRIERxWILD. The campaign sees the brand collaborating with New York based abstract artist Juan Travieso, creating a series of limited edition bottle labels. On these labels, Travieso applies his signature style of geometrics meets photography and reinterprets portraits of a … Continue reading #PERRIERxWILD: Limited Edition Bottles Designed by Juan Travieso Up For Grabs As Perrier Goes Wild

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Preview:《95生活》Blk 95 by Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Youth Drama Troupe

Ordinary estate Ordinary HDB block Ordinary people Extraordinary moments The residents of Blk 95 live varied lives, going about their ordinary routines as they live, work and play together. Presented by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Youth Drama Troupe, watch as this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town by American playwright Thornton Wilder, is given a local, Hokkien twist as Blk 95 brings audiences on a journey to uncover your … Continue reading Preview:《95生活》Blk 95 by Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Youth Drama Troupe

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