Review: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions + Ticket Giveaway!

How far is one willing to go for love? Would you cross the entire length of China on foot, or tear down a wall? According to Glowtape Productions’ debut production The Great Wall: One Woman’s Journey, that’s precisely how deep the love between Chinese folktale heroine Meng Jiang Nu and scholar Fang Qi Liang was.  Part historical fiction, part love story, The Great Wall follows the Chinese … Continue reading Review: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions + Ticket Giveaway!

Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017: Kuching’s Eats and Beats

Essentially our last day in Kuching (our flight was an early morning one the next day), we decided to spend our last day trip taking in the sights and culture. Yes, that meant eating our way through Kuching before attending the concert that officially kicked off the Rainforest Fringe Festival later in the evening! Finally getting some free time to ourselves, we decided to explore … Continue reading Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017: Kuching’s Eats and Beats

Review: FRAGO by Checkpoint Theatre

National Service in Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, making it a perfect time to churn out army-themed plays that reflect on its history. Checkpoint Theatre has started the ball rolling with FRAGO, which may use the image of the Armed Forces, but is an altogether quite different kettle of fish. FRAGO centres on an armoured infantry platoon returning for reservist as they prepare … Continue reading Review: FRAGO by Checkpoint Theatre

Preview: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions (Stand to win tickets!)

All new theatre company Glowtape Productions bursts onto the scene with their debut production, The Great Wall: One Woman’s Journey. Stay tuned to the end of this post to win tickets to the show! Behind The Great Wall lies an all star production team and cast. Local award-winning playwright Jean Tay (Everything But The Brain, Boom) makes a glorious return as scriptwriter here, and retells the legend of … Continue reading Preview: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions (Stand to win tickets!)

Review: KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

Kooza takes its name from the Sanskrit word ‘koza’, meaning ‘box’ or ‘treasure’. And true to its name, the latest Cirque du Soleil show to come to Singapore is a real treasure trove of thrills, spills and delights. From the moment you enter the big top, Cirque du Soleil’s fills you with the sense that you’re stepping into a fantastic, brave new world. It feels … Continue reading Review: KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

Artist Spotlight: Interview with Sim Yan Ying and Adib Kosnan (and WIN tickets to Without Reason!)

Ever been in an interracial relationship, or have friends who’ve been in one? If you have, then you’ll probably be familiar with the dilemma the protagonists of Without Reason are struggling with. A classic boy-meets-girl love story between a Malay boy and a Chinese girl, Without Reason pits the young couple against all odds, from religious differences to doubt from friends and family, and will take … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Interview with Sim Yan Ying and Adib Kosnan (and WIN tickets to Without Reason!)

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Comedian Nath Valvo

Comedian Nath Valvo has become one of the international comedy scene’s fastest rising stars, with sell out shows across major comedy and fringe festivals and regular spots on various television programmes in Australia. The thirty-something year old has made light of literally everything in his life, from parents, to age and sexuality, to his hatred of cats. He’ll be coming down to Singapore this weekend … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Comedian Nath Valvo

McDonald’s Launches Locally Inspired Menu This National Day Season

National Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with food? McDonald’s Singapore is doing just that, and in conjunction with Singapore Food Festival 2017, will be launching an array of new food items inspired by local flavours from 13th July! The star of the show is none other than the all new Nasi Lemak Burger. Inspired by the iconic … Continue reading McDonald’s Launches Locally Inspired Menu This National Day Season

Preview: M1 Chinese Theatre Festival 2017 by The Theatre Practice

The M1 Chinese Theatre returns for the 6th year this August, as The Theatre Practice once again focuses on bringing a diverse selection of Chinese works to intimate performances onstage, and gathering regional artists from Taiwan, Malaysia and China to expound on various important themes and messages for audiences from all walks of life. As with previous editions, the 2017 lineup features two shows for … Continue reading Preview: M1 Chinese Theatre Festival 2017 by The Theatre Practice

Preview: THE JAM – A Pangdemonium Fundraiser

Psst, are you a fan of Pangdemonium’s shows? We are, and we have great news for you: Pangdemonium will be bringing four of their favourite singers together this September for a one night only musical extravaganza! Headlined by Pangdemonium alumni Nathan Hartono, Sam Willows frontman Benjamin Kheng, indie darling Inch Chua, singer and personality Tabitha Nauser and 2017 Life! Theatre Award Best Actor Andrew Marko, … Continue reading Preview: THE JAM – A Pangdemonium Fundraiser