Review: A Tale of Star-Crossed Lovers by Nyoban Kan and KL Shakespeare Players

Romeo and Juliet, meet Rama and Shinta MALAYSIA – As part of the 2018 KL Butoh Fest, Nyoban Kan and KL Shakespeare Players collaborated on a brand new production that interweaves two of literature’s most famous star-crossed lovers into a single show. The Japanese art of butoh, by definition, resists definition, and in A Tale of Star-Crossed Lovers, we see this on full display, as Shakespeare’s Romeo and … Continue reading Review: A Tale of Star-Crossed Lovers by Nyoban Kan and KL Shakespeare Players

Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Singapore) Presents Tony Clark’s Design for a Chinoiserie Landscape

This December, Sullivan+Strumpf Singapore is set to showcase Canberra-born artist Tony Clark with his brand new exhibition Design for a Chinoiserie Landscape, an extension of a continuous project begun over thirty years ago exploring the space between the decorative arts, fine art and design. With a four-decade long career, Clark has exhibited extensively since his beginnings in Melbourne’s experimental art and music scene, with his work … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Singapore) Presents Tony Clark’s Design for a Chinoiserie Landscape

Television Time: BBC’s Press

BBC’s highly entertaining journalism drama drums up discussion on the role of the media today. Does anyone read the news anymore? And even if they do, can they trust it? Those are just some of the many issues BBC’s aptly titled Press raises about the media and the newsroom. Press opens dramatically, with the fictitious Herald’s news editor Holly Evans (Charlotte Riley) declaring loudly to an angry mob “I am … Continue reading Television Time: BBC’s Press

Sigala and Craig David Kick Off 10th Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi In Style

  Two of the UK’s finest music talents set the scene for a memorable night that was certainly worthy of Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi’s 10thAnniversary celebrations. Since the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Amber Lounge has created a benchmark for the ultimate weekend of parties, and Saturday night took this to another level. The vibe on the dance floor heated up as Craig David filled guests’ ears … Continue reading Sigala and Craig David Kick Off 10th Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi In Style

Offenbach’s Le 66: An Interview with Director Andy Pang and Performer Charmaine Tan

Local Western chamber opera company Spot Pocket Opera Theatre is back this week with a brand new production, as the present a localised version of Jacques Offenbach’s Le 66.  Adapted by Tan Jia Yee, the one act operetta follows best friends Franz and Grittly, as they go on a journey to Starsbourg, only to encounter both setbacks and fortunes along the way, amongst which is a … Continue reading Offenbach’s Le 66: An Interview with Director Andy Pang and Performer Charmaine Tan

AllSense Ups The Wellness Game with nenä and Sensorium

Over the weekend, scent experts AllSense took over the Funan Showsuite to present Sensorium – a two-day celebration of urban wellness rituals and polysensory play. Guests were invited to dive deep into their senses as they explored through various installations, workshops, tastings and crafted gifts. Over the inaugural carnival, Sensorium presented six unique attractions that aimed to inspire a sense of awe and curiosity in all. … Continue reading AllSense Ups The Wellness Game with nenä and Sensorium

Preview: Jacques Offenbach’s Le 66 by Spot Pocket Opera Theatre

Local chamber western opera company Spot Pocket Opera Theatre is a frequent sight at the Esplanade Concourse and Botanic Gardens. But if you’re interested in something a little meatier, then don’t miss out on their brand new production next week, as they present Jacques Offenbach’s Le 66. The one act operette was written in 1856, and follows Franz and Grittly, two starving travellers en route … Continue reading Preview: Jacques Offenbach’s Le 66 by Spot Pocket Opera Theatre

Preview: Extremities by Intercultural Theatre Institute

It’s been a long time coming, but the time has finally come for the latest batch of Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) students to graduate. For students Caroline Chin, Hau Guei Sze (a.k.a. Zizi), Lakshmana KP and Pooja Mohanraj, this will come in the form of their final production of the year, Extremities.  Playing at the Esplanade Theatre Studio, Extremities is written by Emmy-award winner William Mastrosimone and is inspired … Continue reading Preview: Extremities by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Preview: Hole by the Royal Court Theatre

LONDON – “We’re harpies. We’re a three headed bitch. We’ve been guarding the gates.  Now we’re throwing them open.” There’s a strange hole in the ground, and three women are inside, forcing their way out. They’re singing. They’re moving. They’re taking up space. And they refuse to apologise. The Royal Court Theatre presents Ellie Kendrick’s debut play, presented as part of the Royal Court’s Jerwood New Playwrights programme … Continue reading Preview: Hole by the Royal Court Theatre

A Very W!ld Rice Christmas: An Interview with Director Hossan Leong and The Cast of A $ingapore Carol

This holiday season, W!ld Rice is going full on with the Yuletide festivities as they power through into their final show of the season – their annual year-end pantomime. This time around, they’re adapting Charles Dickens’ holiday classic A Christmas Carol and putting their signature local twist on it, resulting in A $ingapore Carol. Written by Jonathan Lim with a musical score by Elaine Chan, get ready for … Continue reading A Very W!ld Rice Christmas: An Interview with Director Hossan Leong and The Cast of A $ingapore Carol