Preview: Hullabaloo at the Artground

Following the 100 and 100 More Festival, The Artground returns with a brand new programme this September. Titled Hullabaloo, the four month programme promises visitors an explosion of colours, patterns and shapes sure to appeal to children’s exploration and discovery. During the period of the programme, the Artground has been transformed into a whimsical landscape by local artist Nur Aida Binte Sa’ad (Yellow Mushmellow), who was inspired by her … Continue reading Preview: Hullabaloo at the Artground

Warner TV Escape Room Challenge Comes To Centrepoint This September Holiday

This September holiday, join Warner TV in staging a breakout as their Escape Room Challenge comes to the Centrepoint for one week only. Put your knowledge of the most popular Warner TV series to the test, as you attempt to use your wits to flee rooms themed after The Big Bang Theory, Gotham and Lethal Weapon. Expect plenty of mindbending puzzles and intricate games as you put your facts to … Continue reading Warner TV Escape Room Challenge Comes To Centrepoint This September Holiday

Preview: Tiger of Malaya by Teater Ekamatra

After a mad July spent taking charge of the 2018 Singapore Theatre Festival as festival co- artistic director, playwright Alfian Sa’at returns to the Singapore theatre scene proper with a brand new play this September. Presented by Teater Ekamatra as part of their 30th Anniversary season, Tiger of Malaya takes inspiration from the 1943 Japanese film ‘The Tiger of Malaya’. Based off the life of Tani Yutaka, … Continue reading Preview: Tiger of Malaya by Teater Ekamatra

Preview: Peter and the Starcatcher by Pangdemonium

With a heartbreaking opener in the form of The Father and a fiercely current re-run of Dragonflies, Pangdemonium ends off its 2018 season with something a little less melancholic – the Singaporean premiere of the five time Tony Award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher. Written by Rick Elice with music by Wayne Baker, Peter and the Starcatcher is a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s novel Peter Pan, … Continue reading Preview: Peter and the Starcatcher by Pangdemonium

George Town Festival 2018: Over Penang by David ST Loh

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Penangite David ST Loh has been away from Malaysia for 30 years. In that time, the photojournalist has gone on to become an editor at Reuters, work for Malaysian Insight, and have his images gracing books and newspapers ranging from the New York Times to the Washington Post, and more. Taking a closer look at how the island has progressed over the … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018: Over Penang by David ST Loh

Museum Musings: Intriguing Uncertainties at the Parkview Museum

Following their previous exhibition on Italian contemporary art, the Parkview Museum presents their latest exhibition this September. Once again curated by Dr Lorand Hegyi, Intriguing Uncertainties will be displayed at the museum from 3rd September 201 to 5th January 2019, comprising over 40 drawn works highlighting contemporary art that focuses on narratives of darkness, chaos and fear. Said curator Lorand Hegyi at the exhibition opening: “Art acts as … Continue reading Museum Musings: Intriguing Uncertainties at the Parkview Museum

Museum Musings: FOST and SILVERLENS Collaborate for Depth of Surface in the Philippines

MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES – Singapore’s FOST Gallery and the Philippines’ SILVERLENS are collaborating for the first time ever with Depth of Surface, an all new group exhibition that will bring together works from Heman Chong (Singapore), Phi Phi Oanh (Vietnam) and Donna Ong (Singapore). Held at SILVERLENS Gallery in the Philippines, the exhibition seeks to explore how the artists treat the two-dimensional plane, with its paradoxical … Continue reading Museum Musings: FOST and SILVERLENS Collaborate for Depth of Surface in the Philippines

Preview: Clapham Fringe 2018

LONDON – Returning for its fourth edition, the Clapham Fringe returns to The Bread & Roses Theatre from 27th September to 14th October 2018. With 23 different productions and 48 performances over the three weeks, audiences can expect a range of genres and mediums from theatre to comedy, storytelling and cabaret. As the Fringe continues to grow and bring more exciting lineups of performances to the … Continue reading Preview: Clapham Fringe 2018

Preview: Open City Documentary Festival 2018 (London)

LONDON – The Open City Documentary Festival returns for its eighth edition next week, celebrating creative documentary and non-fiction filmmakers while featuring 30 features and 48 shorts, 2 world premieres, 3 European premieres and 26 UK premieres across shorts and features from more than 30 countries. Taking place across a host of venues across central London, the art of non-fiction is celebrated across a host of screenings, special events, parties, … Continue reading Preview: Open City Documentary Festival 2018 (London)

Preview: The Bodyguard 2018 UK Tour

LONDON – International smash hit musical The Bodyguard is going on tour of the UK starting this December! Based off Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated film of the same name and featuring the songs of the late Whitney Houston, the award-winning musical begins its tour on 3rd December 2018 at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal. The Bodyguard first premiered at London’s Adelphi Theatre in 2012, earning four Olivier Award nominations … Continue reading Preview: The Bodyguard 2018 UK Tour