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Arts, Inside London, London, musical, Theatre

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

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Arts, Books, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2018 – 界 (jiè)

The 21st edition of the National Arts Council’s annual Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) returns for two weekends this November. After last year’s theme of Aram, this year’s festival is themed around the Mandarin theme 界 (jiè), alluding to how stories can express “the world(s) we live in” and help us better understand our individual and shared experiences as the festival comes to bring various communities together to … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2018 – 界 (jiè)

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Food, Singapore

Now Open: Award-Winning New York Burger and Milkshake Joint Black Tap at Marina Bay Sands

Award-winning burger and milkshakes sensation Black Tap Craft Burgers and Beer has officially opened at Marina Bay Sands Singapore, the first time Black Tap will be opening a franchise in Asia. Originally a humble 15-seater burger joint in New York’s SoHo district back in 2015, the joint has since grown into an empire of 11 restaurants all across the globe. The restaurant is best known … Continue reading Now Open: Award-Winning New York Burger and Milkshake Joint Black Tap at Marina Bay Sands

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Arts, Esplanade Concert Hall, Esplanade Theatre, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Esplanade’s Moonfest 2018

The mid-autumn festival returns once again this September, ushering in an entire month of mooncakes, lanterns, and the Esplanade’s annual weekend celebration – Moonfest! Taking place from 21st – 23rd September, the 14th edition of Moonfest will feature traditional Chinese arts as they showcase and shine a spotlight on legendary figures such as Ji Gong the Living Buddha, and stories like Romance of the Three … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade’s Moonfest 2018

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Arts, Esplanade Concert Hall, Kids, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Preview: Saint Marc Children’s Choir – An Evening of Disney Delights & Season’s Greetings presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

This holiday season, come enjoy children’s choir music at its most angelic as Licha Stelaus Productions welcomes The Saint Marc Children’s Choir (PCSM: Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint Marc) to present an evening of catchy Disney tunes and familiar Christmas carols! The Saint Marc Children’s Choir is best known for singing in the 2004 Academy-award nominated movie Les Choristes, about a successful orchestra conductor who returns to France when … Continue reading Preview: Saint Marc Children’s Choir – An Evening of Disney Delights & Season’s Greetings presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

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Arts, Kids, Resorts World Sentosa, Reviews, Singapore, Theatres

Preview: Spooky Seas and Ocean Dreams 2018 @ RWS’ S.E.A. Aquarium

This September, Resorts World Sentosa Singapore’s S.E.A. Aquarium invites visitors to take a closer look at the weird, wild and unexpected! As part of their annual Spooky Seas programme held in conjunction with Halloween, come introduce yourself to a variety of quirky, rarely seen sea creatures – from the big-headed bumphead parrotfish and the chimaeric elephant fish, to the fanged vampire fish and long-nosed paddlefish, … Continue reading Preview: Spooky Seas and Ocean Dreams 2018 @ RWS’ S.E.A. Aquarium

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Singapore, Singapore Sports, Singapore Sports Hub, Sports

Preview: Inaugural Japan Summer Festival at National Stadium

The first ever Japan Summer Festival will take place next weekend at the National Stadium. Held in conjunction with Sports Hub Community Play Day, the 2-day event will take place on the 8th and 9th of September 2018, and is organised in collaboration with the Japanese Association of Singapore. The festival aims to harness better cultural understanding between both the Japanese and local communities, and will feature … Continue reading Preview: Inaugural Japan Summer Festival at National Stadium

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Arts, Preview

George Town Festival Final Weekend: ConneXions – Passion Made Possible

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – The  2018 George Town Festival is now into its final weekend, and here, will see a unique collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board. In ConneXions, a spiritual sequel to the successful programmes SIN-PEN Colony and Causeway Xchange, George Town will see the best of Singapore and Penang culture showcased over the three days, ranging from fashion to music, art to food. From 31st … Continue reading George Town Festival Final Weekend: ConneXions – Passion Made Possible

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Arts, malaysia, Singapore

George Town Festival 2018 Week Three: KaBooM – Stories from Distant Frontlines by Tashmadada

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Based off the experiences of soldiers who have fought on the frontline, KaBooM is a moving and often disturbing series of interlocking performance vignettes, as told by a single woman (Deborah Leiser-Moore, also director) performing each of these stories. Registering and gathering at Art Lane before the performance began, we were then led a short distance away to a steel factory where the performance would … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018 Week Three: KaBooM – Stories from Distant Frontlines by Tashmadada

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Arts, Music, Opera, Preview, Singapore, The Arts House, Theatres

Preview: Singapore Trilogy by L’Arietta Productions

  After a preview held in July, L’arietta Productions is finally ready to premiere a brand new production this October! Titled Singapore Trilogy, this set of three chamber operas was created by National Arts Council Young Artist Award winner Dr. Chen Zhangyi, and celebrates the country in the best way possible – with our national obsessions – kopi, food and shopping. Across all three chamber operas, we follow a woman … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Trilogy by L’Arietta Productions

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