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Art What!: Chua Mia Tee – Directing The Real at National Gallery Singapore

This November, National Gallery Singapore presents Chua Mia Tee: Directing the Real, which spotlights leading realist artist Chua Mia Tee. Taking inspiration from the artist’s quote on how “the painter assumes the role of screenwriter, director and actor to freely shape the subject’s image”, the exhibition offers audiences an insight into Chua’s distinct view on realism that goes beyond the mere representation of reality. A … Continue reading Art What!: Chua Mia Tee – Directing The Real at National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Big Brown Girl by How Drama

How Drama may best be known for their beloved Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap sketch series, but this December, they’re changing up the formula and presenting Big Brown Girl, a brand new performance in conjunction with Esplanade – Theatre on the Bay’s Flipside 2021 programme. Presented both live and digitally, Big Brown Girl is all about Ruby, a self-professed big brown girl from Singapore who … Continue reading Preview: Big Brown Girl by How Drama

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★★★★☆ Review: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Singapore Repertory Theatre

No fear Shakespeare on speed. As the most prolific writer in the English language, with stories that have lasted centuries and plays passed down for generations, it seems fair that most theatregoers should be expected to know of some of his writing. Truth be told however, while most of us can at least vaguely remember the plots of one or two assigned texts from our school … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Arts, Fashion, shopping, Singapore

Pasar Glamour collaborates with pre-loved marketplace HuntStreet for its annual fundraiser

Singapore’s favourite pre-loved fashion bazaar is back, as Pasar Glamour 2021 arrives this December. Founded by Singaporean actresses Pam Oei, Janice Koh and Petrina Kow, Pasar Glamour is a is a not-for-profit social enterprise run wholly by volunteers, and since 2017, has held jumble sales to sell pre-loved clothing at affordable prices and raise some funds for charity. This year, the team has decided to … Continue reading Pasar Glamour collaborates with pre-loved marketplace HuntStreet for its annual fundraiser

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach: An Interview with Director and Playwright Dwayne Lau

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about a peach? In the case of Wild Rice, they’re presenting you with a big, in fact, a Magnificent peach this holiday season that’s sure to chase the pandemic blues away, with their brand new year-end pantomime Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach. Adapted from the Japanese folk tale of Momotaro, the musical theatre … Continue reading Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach: An Interview with Director and Playwright Dwayne Lau

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Session Zero by Checkpoint Theatre

The term ‘Session Zero’ is probably an unfamiliar one, unless you play tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. The phrase refers to the first meeting between a game master and their players, meeting for the first time and establishing the rules of play for the campaign they’re about to embark on. It’s a ritual of trust, lays down the groundwork, and deciding on how things … Continue reading Preview: Session Zero by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts, Cabaret, Preview, Theatre

Iconic drag cabaret show Boom Boom Room to stage live variety show at Marina Bay Sands

In the early days of our independence, before becoming renowned for being the no-nonsense, pristine city we are today, Singapore’s nightlife was once the jewel of the East, attracting tourists from far and wide to the fabulous Bugis Street. Featuring female impersonators, transvestites and drag queens before they were even known by that title, Bugis Street thronged with gawkers and fascinated audiences as the queens … Continue reading Iconic drag cabaret show Boom Boom Room to stage live variety show at Marina Bay Sands

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Art What!: Journey through a season of space with ArtScience Museum’s new programme, Beyond Earth

ArtScience Museum will defy gravity with a new programme that fosters the limitless spirit of human aspiration and curiosity. Beyond Earth will present an all-encompassing season of space-themed Virtual Reality (VR) artworks and films that examine the mythology and science of space travel from 25th November 2021 to 27th February 2022. Spacewalkers is a soaring exploration of life beyond Earth in two stunning Virtual Reality … Continue reading Art What!: Journey through a season of space with ArtScience Museum’s new programme, Beyond Earth

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Preview: RAW Moves presents In/Out by A Little RAW Company

Socially distanced human relationships. New boundaries of home and discovery of the self. What can we learn about the nature of trust, sincerity, and freedom? Bringing together young movers from diverse abilities and backgrounds, In/Out provides a creative and experimental outlet for A Little RAW (ALR) Company where youths develop and pursue their personal reflections with each other’s assistance. Join RAW Moves and A Little … Continue reading Preview: RAW Moves presents In/Out by A Little RAW Company

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Arts, Film, News, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Karmalink dir. Jake Wachtel

Breaking away from the chain of destiny. Even in the modern age, where our eyes are fixated on the latest technological developments and always looking ahead, there are some traditions and beliefs that we just can’t leave behind in the past. For the highly religious nations in Southeast Asia, the Buddhist concepts of karma and reincarnation still remain at the back of its citizens’ minds, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Karmalink dir. Jake Wachtel

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