Category: Arts

Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Rumah Dayak by Rupa co.lab

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 23/11/19, Matinee) Nessa Anwar’s sophomore full length play proves her mastery over capturing natural conversation and social realism. Presented by new theatre collective Rupa co.lab in their theatrical debut, Rumah Dayak follows a night-hour safehouse for troubled youths in the Malay community. Ironically however, the safehouse itself is facing imminent danger, as they face mounting pressures from the authorities, rising costs of operations, and … Continue reading Review: Rumah Dayak by Rupa co.lab

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Arts, china, London, Preview, Theatre, travel

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – The world premiere of The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre will explore the consequences of the government’s Prevent strategy on the quality of education in the UK today. Opening in the new year, this thrilling and powerful piece interrogates faith, belonging and polarisation within the school system. Rebecca still has nightmares about Amina and the unnerving events that unfolded in her classroom. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre (Preview)

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview

Neon Lights 2019 Wrap-Up: Music That Brings People Together, Rain or Shine

The annual Neon Lights Festival returned to Fort Canning last weekend, bringing with them a host of art and music acts both international and regional for one heck of a good time, regardless of age. With the gates opening from 1pm, Fort Canning saw a flurry of activity happening all the way till the end of the day, as families, friends and music lovers of … Continue reading Neon Lights 2019 Wrap-Up: Music That Brings People Together, Rain or Shine

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Arts, Film, Interview, Singapore

SGIFF 2019: An Interview with Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen, Directors of Revolution Launderette

Having made their feature film debut last year at the 2018 Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), local filmmakers/musicians Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (collectively known as Emoumie) are back for the second year in a row with their sophomore film Revolution Launderette. Bigger, bolder and more ambitious than before, their new film deviates from their debut docu-fiction Cannonball, now presenting a work that’s less drifting, more … Continue reading SGIFF 2019: An Interview with Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen, Directors of Revolution Launderette

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Arts, Comedy, Music, Preview, Singapore

Laughter Is: Kenny Sebastian’s The Most Interesting Person In The Room (Review)

With nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube, an Amazon Video series, a Netflix special and still more, at just age 28, comedian Kenny Sebastian is nothing short of a success story, further evidenced by the almost full crowd at the Shine Auditorium last Friday. Cheering his name even before he came onstage, the crowd of fans were evidently incredibly enthusiastic at the chance to catch the … Continue reading Laughter Is: Kenny Sebastian’s The Most Interesting Person In The Room (Review)

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Arts, Comedy, Preview

Laughter Is: Kuala Lumpur Invades The Merry Lion Club (Review)

Over the weekend, local comedy club the Merry Lion Comedy Cafe and Bar played host to Malaysia’s Funny Business, bringing in four of the hottest comedians from across the Causeway to spark some laughs and tickle Singaporean funnybones. Hosted by Jacky Ng, the night opened with hijabi comic Nuha, originally hailing from the Maldives but now living in KL. Nuha has a natural charm and … Continue reading Laughter Is: Kuala Lumpur Invades The Merry Lion Club (Review)

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Christmas at the Chiswick Playhouse (Preview)

LONDON – Chiswick Playhouse brings a little holiday cheer and a taste of West End this season with Christmas at the Chiswick Playhouse, comprising three enchanting evenings of song featuring leading stars of the West End. Audiences can expect a wonderful range of festive classics, combined with well-known songs from the shows and a singalong or two, presented by three exceptional casts. With a free … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Christmas at the Chiswick Playhouse (Preview)

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Arts, Centre 42, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Legacy Music Festival 2019

The Legacy Festival is back this December for one weekend at Siloso Beach, Sentosa, set to deliver a world-class experience of dance music with the world’s greatest electronic music DJs and a first-of-its-kind stage structure, complete with includes lights and videos that sync with the live music. Structures of 50m by 50m X-trusses will be set up in the area in front of the main stage … Continue reading Preview: Legacy Music Festival 2019

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, The Arts House

Preview: Affections by The Assembly Point

What’s a holiday without a little dose of love? This December, new ensemble theatre collective The Assembly Point makes their debut with a brand new work to make you fall in (and out) of love in all its forms. Starring and self-directed by The Assembly Point founders Tia Andrea Guttensohn, Fatin Syahirah, Jeramy Lim and Jelaine Ng Sha-Men, Affections takes inspiration from Charles Mee’s Big Love and … Continue reading Preview: Affections by The Assembly Point

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Art What!, Arts, New York, travel, travelXculture

The Big Apple: NYC & Company Announce NYC Winter Outing, Aligning NYC Broadway Week, NYC Restaurant Week and NYC Must-See Week

New York – NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, announced the return of NYC Winter OutingSM, which will run from January 21 to February 9, 2020. Originally launched in January 2019 to inspire overnight trips during the winter months, NYC Winter Outing combines NYC & Company’s three signature promotional programs—NYC Broadway WeekSM, NYC Restaurant Week® and NYC Must-See WeekSM—creating ultimate value across the five boroughs. During the three-week … Continue reading The Big Apple: NYC & Company Announce NYC Winter Outing, Aligning NYC Broadway Week, NYC Restaurant Week and NYC Must-See Week

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