After an intriguing debut work at the end of 2017, youth theatre company Patch and Punnet return to the scene with an all new, original work this August. Titled Stupid Cupid, the story follows the eponymous god Cupid, as he attempts to reclaim his honour after centuries of failing to matchmake true love. As his mother Venus gives him one last chance to prove his worth (failing … Continue reading Preview: Stupid Cupid by Patch and Punnet
In a little over six months, the city of Hong Kong will come alive once again with majestic orchestras, stunning theatre and electrifying dance numbers as the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) returns for its 47th edition next February. Running from 21st February to 23rd March 2019, Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019 takes on the theme of ‘At Every Stage’ and will feature over 20 exciting … Continue reading Preview: At Every Stage – Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019
Located in the heart of the Civic District, The Arts House building has taken on many identities since its humble beginnings in 1819. Since then, Singapore’s oldest colonial building has grown to become a Supreme Court, Parliament House, and finally, its current incarnation as a home for the arts from 2004. In particular, The Arts House has increasingly been carving out a niche for itself … Continue reading Building A House With Words for Bricks: An Interview with the Team Behind The Arts House
A mainstay of the local capsule hotel scene, CUBE has now opened their second hotel at the historic Kampong Glam. Taking over a gorgeously restored shophouse, CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotel at Kampong Glam epitomises the concept of heritage meets modernity, and continues to underscore the group’s renown for affordable, restored heritage accommodation, after their first outlet on Smith Street in Chinatown back in 2016. CUBE Kampong Glam makes … Continue reading A Cosy Nook: CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotels Opens Second Property at Kampong Glam
GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Moving into the second week of the annual George Town Festival, this time we see the festival receiving a strong Taiwanese focus, as the programme moves to highlight Taiwan’s creative landscape through talks and art. Read on for more about how you should plan your week at George Town! Presented by Taiwanese group La Cie MaxMind, Isle of Dreams is a mythological, end … Continue reading George Town Festival Week Two: A Taiwanese Takeover (13th – 19th August)
Originally staged 26 years ago during the 1992 Singapore Arts Festival under directorship of Ong Keng Sen, Michael Chiang’s groundbreaking comedy about trans-people returns for its fourth professional staging this November at the Drama Centre. In this 2018 reboot, Private Parts is being presented by playwright Michael Chiang’s very own company Michael Chiang Playthings, and will be utilising the original 1992 script. It will also be … Continue reading Preview: Michael Chiang’s Private Parts
After a stunning midyear concert, the Orchestra of the Music Makers continues their 10th anniversary celebrations with the centre piece of the entire year – a performance of Gustav Mahler’s 2nd Symphony Resurrection. Mahler’s Second Symphony was known to have taken six years to perfect, changing the musical landscape forever on account of its scale and sheer ambition. Following a critically acclaimed 2010 performance of Resurrection, OMM is … Continue reading Preview: Mahler 2 by Orchestra of the Music Makers
Resorts World Sentosa and SAVOUR had a field day last year with the successful inaugural edition of The Great Food Festival (TGFF). This September, it’s back, bigger and better than ever as it gathers the best chefs and patissiers from Singapore and the region as they take over RWS for a gourmet extravaganza! Says Mr Yim Choong Hing, Senior Vice President of Hospitality at RWS: “Carrying … Continue reading Preview: The Great Food Festival 2018
Organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), the 12th edition of Archifest returns this September. During the two week long festival, the city comes alive as they celebrate our urban environment, creating the nurturing space for reflection, question, collaboration and experimentation. This year’s edition will be led by Yann Follain, the Managing Director-Head of Design of WY-TO, who has taken on the role of Festival Director … Continue reading Preview: Archifest 2018 – Design For Life
The third edition of the annual gastronomic adventure Chang Sensory Trails returns this August. Organised by the titular Chang, Thailand’s leading beer brand, this year’s edition takes place over a single weekend from 31st August to 1st September, to be held at The Lawn at Marina Bay, after already making the rounds in London and Los Angeles. In this edition, the trails will shine a … Continue reading Preview: Chang Sensory Trails 2018
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