Preview: The Snowman presented by ABA Productions

As Christmas approaches, it’s time for a flurry of festive shows to come to town once again. And this December, ABA Productions is bringing the beloved tale of The Snowman to Singapore! When a young boy’s snowman comes to life on Christmas Eve, the two set off on a night-time quest for adventure. They meet Father Christmas, dancing penguins, reindeer and crowds of The Snowman’s friends, but will they escape … Continue reading Preview: The Snowman presented by ABA Productions

Preview: Singapore Lyric Opera’s Gala Concert 2019 – The Winning Divas

The most promising operatic voices in the region return to perform on the Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) stage this November, as the three winning sopranos from the SLO-ASEAN Vocal Competition in 2018 unite for The Winning Divas – the SLO Gala Concert 2019! The three divas are namely, Dao Thi To Loan (Vietnam), Stefanie Quintin (the Philippines) and Singapore’s very own Evangeline Ng. Having beat out talent … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Lyric Opera’s Gala Concert 2019 – The Winning Divas

Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2019: Marking Its 10th Year With Brand New Line-up Of Art And Experiences

Affordable Art Fair returns to Singapore this week,celebrating its 10th edition in Singapore, the ever-popular fair welcomes artists and galleries from around the globe, and offers creative workshops and activities, inspirational talks and tours, unique installations, and live performances and demonstrations. Affordable Art Fair will once again be held at F1 Pit Building, and will present 83 local and international galleries showing more than 600 artists, … Continue reading Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2019: Marking Its 10th Year With Brand New Line-up Of Art And Experiences

Review: Journey to a Dream by Emergency Stairs and Zuni Icosahedron (Southernmost 2019)

★★★☆☆ (Attended 8/11/19) Intercultural presentation driving home the fact that no dream is achieved without sacrifice, while commenting on the cultural violence of colonialism and orientalism.  What does it take to achieve a dream? And for that matter, what happens when that dream necessitates the destruction of someone else’s? As the culmination of the 2019 Southernmost Festival, Journey to a Dream asks all these questions and more, … Continue reading Review: Journey to a Dream by Emergency Stairs and Zuni Icosahedron (Southernmost 2019)

Voilah! 2019: Making Scents of Perfume With A Workshop By Maison 21G, presented by So Chic

Starting out as a printed paper guide 5 years ago, So Chic, an initiative by the French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, has only been growing year on year since. Not only is it now an online guide, but their role has even expanded to act as event organisers, hosting unique, interactive workshops led by the over 130 French brands represented by So Chic. Says Marion … Continue reading Voilah! 2019: Making Scents of Perfume With A Workshop By Maison 21G, presented by So Chic

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Mandy Picks a Husband at the Canal Cafe Theatre (Preview)

LONDON –  Inspired by her personal Instagram experiment, Mandy Picks a Husband is the hilariously dark and witty dating traumedy from seasoned New York theatre actress and stand-up comic, Amanda Broomell. Following acclaim at the 2019 Hollywood and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, this satirical exposé comes to London to reveal the highs and hurdles of falling in love. Prompted by the success of reality TV’s dating juggernaut … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Mandy Picks a Husband at the Canal Cafe Theatre (Preview)

Review: The Hawker by The Second Breakfast Company

★★☆☆☆ (Attended 13/11/19) Good attempt to immerse audiences in this novel concept, but let down by a central lack of purpose. The humble hawker centre is nothing short of a national icon. Representing our multicultural society with its mix of just about every kind of cuisine, along with its affordability and convenience welcoming diners of all class and backgrounds, it truly becomes a microcosm of Singapore … Continue reading Review: The Hawker by The Second Breakfast Company

Preview: Kalaa Utsavam 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Back for its 18th edition, the Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of the Arts returns this Deepavali season to present another 10 exciting days of the very best artists from across the Indian diaspora, presenting both traditional and contemporary works – and sometimes, a mix of both to keep us both rooted as we move into the future. Much of Kalaa Utsavam’s line-up this year … Continue reading Preview: Kalaa Utsavam 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Beach Burden Bliss – A Double Bill @ Punggol Beach by Desert Wine Productions

As far as site-specific works go, beaches are a rather unlikely space to host a theatrical performance. But with Desert Wine’s Comfort Theatre Series, the local theatre company is doing just that, with the premiere of Beach Burden Bliss at Punggol Beach this November. Celebrating the Singapore Bicentennial with this production, Beach Burden Bliss invites audience members to visit Desert Wine’s comfy Beach Hut on the sand by … Continue reading Preview: Beach Burden Bliss – A Double Bill @ Punggol Beach by Desert Wine Productions

OH! Open House 2019: AIYOH – Art In your Own Home (Preview)

Following the success of PASSPORT in early March this year, OH! Open House is launching a brand new platform titled Art In Your Own Home (abbreviated to AIYOH) – to build an ecosystem to make art part of everyday lives. AIYOH encourages and provides opportunities for individuals to build their stories with artists and creatives. The first-ever edition, PASSPORT, involved six 45-minute art experiences co-created … Continue reading OH! Open House 2019: AIYOH – Art In your Own Home (Preview)