Arts, Finger Players, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre

Review: Framed, By Adolf by The Finger Players

Dark fairytale meets con-job for justice in this story-within-a-story about the holocaust and art. The art world is fickle and subjective, with the monetary worth of a painting determined by market forces and its value by its frame, specifically the way a backstory ‘frames’ and positions an artwork to give it legitimacy. But even the volatile art market is in agreement that a controversial work … Continue reading Review: Framed, By Adolf by The Finger Players

bakchormeeboyJune 16, 2018June 18, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Centre 42, Interview, Preview, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: My Grandfather’s Road by Neo Kim Seng (English version, performed by Karen Tan)

Put on your nostalgia goggles for this monologue about people and places past, laced with a pinch of death and loss. To call a stretch of land your grandfather’s road sounds like an audacious claim. But for theatremaker Neo Kim Seng, that claim is rooted in truth, with Neo Pee Teck Lane quite literally named after his paternal grandfather. My Grandfather’s Road is adapted from … Continue reading Review: My Grandfather’s Road by Neo Kim Seng (English version, performed by Karen Tan)

bakchormeeboyJune 15, 2018Leave a comment

Aliwal Arts Centre, Arts, Dance with Me, Experimental, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Preview: dead was the body till i taught it how to move by Bhumi Collective

Life has a habit of throwing the greatest of curveballs when you least expect it. And in Bhumi Collective’s latest production, they’ll be tackling the story of one man who finds his once clear path now at a crossroads when faced with an unexpected crisis. Written by Edward Eng, directed by the Second Breakfast Company artistic director Adeeb Fazah, and with dramaturgy and movement direction … Continue reading Preview: dead was the body till i taught it how to move by Bhumi Collective

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Arts, Dance with Me, Singapore

Preview: A Samsui Love Story by Project Plait X Tung Lok

Project Plait has formed a bit of a niche for itself in the years it’s been around. Adopting a form of site-specific dance performance, it stands out from the crowd by including a concept dear to all our hearts: food. Previous editions have included their virgin production Cardinal Sins at the now defunct Portico on Alexandra Road in 2015 surrounding the seven deadly sins, before evolving to … Continue reading Preview: A Samsui Love Story by Project Plait X Tung Lok

bakchormeeboyJune 13, 2018Leave a comment

Singapore

Excitement Rises to a Fever Pitch at RWS’ Football Fever 2018

Football fever hits Singapore at full force this June with the start of the 2018 World Cup this week! And to make things even more fun, Resorts World Sentosa will be joining in on the football action from 30th June to 15th July with Football Fever 2018! With Football Fever 2018, Resorts World Sentosa’s Theatre and Ballroom will be transformed into celebratory spaces for two weeks … Continue reading Excitement Rises to a Fever Pitch at RWS’ Football Fever 2018

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Arts, Concert, Music, Review

Blue Note Tokyo: A Touch of Class In The Heart of Tokyo

I’m convinced Tokyo is one of the most magical megalopolises to exist on the face of the earth. Beyond being situated in Japan (no doubt a favourite country of ours), there’s life all about the city from the crack of dawn to the fading of the last sunbeams. And in particular, Roppongi comes out tops when it comes to the king of Tokyo nightlife. But … Continue reading Blue Note Tokyo: A Touch of Class In The Heart of Tokyo

bakchormeeboyJune 13, 2018June 15, 2018Leave a comment

Singapore

Preview: Ultra Music Festival 2018 (Singapore)

Ultra Music Festival returns to Singapore this weekend! The annual outdoor musical festival is back for its 3rd edition and returns to Ultra Park at Bayfront for an entire weekend of fist-pumping, heart-stopping revelry as you party each night away to the biggest international DJs of today. This year’s lineup is headlined by acts such as Afrojack, Nicky Romero and DJ Snake, all of which … Continue reading Preview: Ultra Music Festival 2018 (Singapore)

bakchormeeboyJune 12, 2018June 12, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Chinese Theatre, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre.

Keeping Teochew Opera Alive: An Interview with Tan Wei Tian, Wendy Lee and Teo Meng Hock of Nam Hwa Opera

This June, Nam Hwa Opera continues their 2018 season with two one night only shows at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre – Teochew Opera film classics《告亲夫》Prosecuting the Husband and《刘明珠》Lady Liu Ming Zhu. Whether you’re a Chinese Opera diehard fan or completely new to the scene, don’t miss this chance to relive the glory days of the past and catch this traditional art form performed by one of Singapore’s leading … Continue reading Keeping Teochew Opera Alive: An Interview with Tan Wei Tian, Wendy Lee and Teo Meng Hock of Nam Hwa Opera

bakchormeeboyJune 12, 2018June 12, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore

SAM Late Nights 2018 @ Imaginarium + An Interview with Falling Feathers

After a successful first edition, Singapore Art Museum’s late night museum programme SAM Late Nights returns from June to August 2018! The programme kicked off on 8th June 2018 at SAM at 8Q, and ties in with the eighth edition of SAM’s annual Imaginarium exhibition. This year’s exhibition, titled Imaginarium: Into the Space of Time, presents artworks that deal with concepts of space and time, featuring works … Continue reading SAM Late Nights 2018 @ Imaginarium + An Interview with Falling Feathers

bakchormeeboyJune 12, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Concert, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore, SSO, Victoria Concert Hall

25th Singapore International Piano Festival: Dang Thai Son (Review)

The Vietnamese pianist’s performance is a masterclass brought to life onstage. Dang Thai Son first came to fame as the first prize winner at the 10th International Chopin Piano Competition in 1980. Since then, he’s gone on to play in over 40 countries with countless international orchestras, and can be considered a master in his own right. It’s no wonder then that his masterclass sold … Continue reading 25th Singapore International Piano Festival: Dang Thai Son (Review)