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Arts, Dance with Me, London, Preview, Singapore, travel, travelXculture

Touring The UK 2019: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes (Preview)

LONDON – Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, as well as the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale of the same name, Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes returns for a UK tour this November, with dates set for Plymouth, Salford and Sadler’s Wells in London for a seven week Christmas season.  The double Olivier award-winning production was a sell-out before it even hit its world … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes (Preview)

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fighter by Libby Liburd (Preview)

“I thought about giving up. But then I remembered who was watching.”  LONDON – Inspired by the pioneering British female boxers who fought for their right to fight, Fighter is a new, raucously visceral show from Libby Liburd, combining theatre and live boxing, that promises to pack a real punch. Featuring a cast of actual young boxers, Fighter blurs the boundaries to leave audiences on the … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fighter by Libby Liburd (Preview)

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

Hong Kong 2019: Pride by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

HONG KONG – The term “Gang Piao” literally means drifting back and forth in Hong Kong, yet its exact definition is not certain – are “Gang Piao” professionals who came to work in Hong Kong from the Mainland? Or are they students from the Mainland? Or tourists who came to Hong Kong to shop? The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (HKRep) presents Pride this March, a new work … Continue reading Hong Kong 2019: Pride by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Preview)

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Arts, Review, Sands Theatre, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Matilda the Musical by Base Entertainment Asia

A celebration of the magic of childhood in musical form.  British author Roald Dahl remains one of the world’s most beloved authors, with countless children around the world having read his novels, each one etched into their childhood. It stands to reason then that one of the most successful adaptations of one of his works concerns a little girl who loves to read, with the … Continue reading Review: Matilda the Musical by Base Entertainment Asia

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London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC Shows March 2019

This March, the BBC has prepared an exciting line-up of shows to get you hooked as you settle in and binge watch all that the channel has to offer. Check out the list below: BBC EARTH Wild Metropolis This innovative series features a diverse cast of animals that are adjusting to this new world better than we could have predicted. Not only are they applying … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows March 2019

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Fashion, News, Sports

Monaco Grand Prix 2019: F1 Driver To Be Dressed and Suited by Award-Winning Designer At 2019 Amber Lounge Monaco Charity Fashion Show

MONACO – Contemporary Canadian menswear designer Christopher Bates has been selected to dress the Formula 1 drivers as they strut the catwalk for the 12th Amber Lounge Monaco Charity Fashion Show, Friday 24th May. With a long list of industry awards to his name, Christopher will bring his fresh, sophisticated style to the iconic show, held during the Monaco Grand Prix, the only place on the planet to … Continue reading Monaco Grand Prix 2019: F1 Driver To Be Dressed and Suited by Award-Winning Designer At 2019 Amber Lounge Monaco Charity Fashion Show

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Arts, Film, Hong Kong, Singapore

Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum Announces Operation Greenlight Projects and Additional Award Sponsors

HONG KONG – The 17th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) has unveiled four projects shortlisted for this year’s Operation Greenlight, set to take place on 20th March 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. In addition, HAF has confirmed four more awards for this year, including three new ones, bringing the number of award categories to 15, with a combined value of HK$2,100,000 (approx. … Continue reading Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum Announces Operation Greenlight Projects and Additional Award Sponsors

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Singapore, Sports

Rugby Season 2019: Greater Bay Area’s first pro rugby club launched; FWD South China Tigers set to roar in Global Rapid Rugby Showcase

HONG KONG – The Greater Bay Area’s first professional rugby club made its debut today with the official team launch of the FWD South China Tigers in Hong Kong. The Tigers will take part in the inaugural Showcase Series of the new regional rugby competition focused on the Asia Pacific, Global Rapid Rugby. Says HKRU CEO Mr Robbie McRobbie: “We are hugely excited about the FWD … Continue reading Rugby Season 2019: Greater Bay Area’s first pro rugby club launched; FWD South China Tigers set to roar in Global Rapid Rugby Showcase

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Review: First Storeys by Sean Cham (The Future of Our Pasts Festival)

An art installation on Singapore’s housing history with a theatrical twist. Singapore’s housing history can feel like a dry topic. But artist Sean Cham has deemed it worthy enough to unearth and utilize as the main subject of a visual art installation piece at Yale-NUS’ The Future of Our Pasts Festival. While the final year Yale-NUS student is better known as a visual artist and … Continue reading Review: First Storeys by Sean Cham (The Future of Our Pasts Festival)

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Arts, Singapore

Preview: The Truth by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Singapore Repertory Theatre produced some of our favourite shows of 2018, and they’re charging into 2019 strong with a brand new production come April. SRT starts off their season with The Truth by French playwright Florian Zeller (The Father), as translated by Christopher Hampton. The Truth is a contemporary drama that examine the effects and aftereffects of a truth revealed. Middle-aged Alice and Michel are having an affair. … Continue reading Preview: The Truth by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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