In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Can I Help You? by Playing ON (Preview)

LONDON – Bringing to life their late co-founder Philip Osment’s final play, Playing ON will present the world premiere of Can I Help You? at The North Wall and Omnibus Theatre this spring. Susan Aderin (Guerrilla, Sky Atlantic; Peer Gynt, National Theatre) will appear as Fifi alongside Gabriel Vick (Les Misérables, BBC; Once, West End) as Francis in this poetic and uplifting examination of how race … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Can I Help You? by Playing ON (Preview)

Arts of the UK 2020: The Good Life by Fiery Angel (Preview)

LONDON – The Good Life – the iconic TV sitcom that delighted countless millions in the 1970s – is to be adapted for the stage and will make its World Premiere at Theatre Royal Bath as part of their 2020 Summer  Season. Based on the television series by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, Jeremy Sams’ play leads the much-loved characters (not forgetting Geraldine the goat) through various adventures, some old, some new, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: The Good Life by Fiery Angel (Preview)

Exhibition Extravaganza: Zhu Hong’s Streetscape of Singapore at East Garden Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

This January, the Fullerton Hotel Singapore presents an exhibition of oil paintings by Singaporean artist, Zhu Hong. Represented by YANG Gallery, Streetscape of Singapore encapsulates Zhu Hong’s understanding of, and passion for city life and architecture, capturing the spirit and essence of a building and its immediate surroundings. Born in Dalian, China, Zhu Hong has been living in Singapore since 1997. Then, alone and new … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Zhu Hong’s Streetscape of Singapore at East Garden Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Preview: Night Walker by RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts

RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts presents Night Walkers, a newly commissioned work combining Indian classical dance set to a mix of traditional instrumental Chinese and electronic music. Playing at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, expect a musical and visual feast as we follow this journey of a troubled composer, a curious night elf, and a tireless sound designer on their journey into the night. “To know a person, … Continue reading Preview: Night Walker by RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts

Singapore Biennale 2019: Quora Fora – A Rehearsal by Jason Wee

In a world ravaged by militant and/or corrupt authorities, how do we, as ordinary citizens, learn to take a step in the right direction in the hopes of a better future? In Jason Wee’s Quora Fora: A Rehearsal, the local artist poses this question to the audience in attendance with a performance art piece combining opera, poetry and architecture. Playing at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre at … Continue reading Singapore Biennale 2019: Quora Fora – A Rehearsal by Jason Wee

The Banter: An Interview with Actor Ghafir Akbar In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR – Over the last five years, Ghafir Akbar has slowly but surely been making a name for himself in the Singapore theatre scene. Besides having garnered critical acclaim and our nod as Best Actor for his role in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Guards at the Taj (2018), the Malaysian actor has worked closely with some of Singapore’s foremost theatre companies and who only seems to be getting … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Actor Ghafir Akbar In Kuala Lumpur

Review: No Place by Square One Collective (M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2020)

★★★☆☆ (Performance attended 15/1/20) Deciding one’s fate via a series of absurd games. What does the future look like? According to New York-based Square One Collective, a lot worse. Written and directed by Andrea Ang, No Place (almost reminds us of the a phrase no place like home’) imagines the world in 2075, on the brink of being physically impossible to live in. Three people – … Continue reading Review: No Place by Square One Collective (M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2020)

Review: Mak-Mak Menari by Bhumi Collective (M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2020)

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 17/1/20) Poignant docu-drama about sisterhood over a lifelong passion for Malay dance.  In the performing arts world, dancers are notorious for having a short career span, with many retiring before hitting middle-age. But for one group of dance enthusiasts, age is no barrier to their passion, as the makciks of Mak-Mak Menari continue to meet, rehearse, and perform together to this day. … Continue reading Review: Mak-Mak Menari by Bhumi Collective (M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2020)

Review: The Arts House’s Prologue 2020 – Invisible Cities

Held in conjunction with the National Gallery Singapore’s Light to Night Festival, over two weekends, the Arts House saw visitors from all walks of life spill over from the Civic District to the premises, taking in the multitude of programmes the venue had programmed for Prologue – the Arts House’s very first festival of 2020. In our experience of Prologue 2020, we were welcomed at … Continue reading Review: The Arts House’s Prologue 2020 – Invisible Cities

Museum Musings: Singapore Art Museum Reveals Artist Impressions of New Building Design, Slated To Re-Open To The Public In 2023

    While it is still in the early stages of reconstruction, the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) has revealed artist impressions of its new building design, set to be open to the public once again come 2023. Led by the team of architects from SCDA, the new design aims to balance the building’s status as a gazetted national monument, while serving the needs of both … Continue reading Museum Musings: Singapore Art Museum Reveals Artist Impressions of New Building Design, Slated To Re-Open To The Public In 2023