Category: Arts

Arts, Preview, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatreworks

Review: The Good Farmer by Theatreworks

Theatreworks’ twentieth edition of the annual 24-Hour Playwriting Competiton was held at a farm commune out in Lorong Chencharu. So it makes complete sense that one of its winners, first time competition participant Christopher Chee, would make full use of the setting for inspiration for his play The Good Farmer.  The Good Farmer’s entire plot revolves around the competition’s first prompt, where participants were tasked to open … Continue reading Review: The Good Farmer by Theatreworks

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Arts, Singapore, The Arts House, Theatre, Theatres

Preview: The Page on Stage – A Performance of Words from the stories of Baratham, Cheong, Jeyaretnam and Tay

Tan Kheng Hua is a busy woman – she’s performing in Pangdemonium’s The Father , while still hard at work on producing a new show at The Arts House’s inaugural Textures literary festival. Directed by Brendon Fernandez, The Page On Stage features actors Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai and Jun Vinh Teoh performing stories from some of Singapore’s best known writers from the 90s. Watch the words of Gopal Baratham, Colin Cheong, Philip Jeyaretnam … Continue reading Preview: The Page on Stage – A Performance of Words from the stories of Baratham, Cheong, Jeyaretnam and Tay

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

Revisiting Colonialism Through Art: OH! Emerald Hill

If you’ve ever taken a walk behind the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road, just a little beyond the refurbished bars, you’ll find a wonderland of colonial houses arranged across Emerald Hill. Take a moment and imagine how years ago, this place used to be a nutmeg plantation, encompassing the dreams and lives of colonials and the colonised as the boom thrived and died. With OH! … Continue reading Revisiting Colonialism Through Art: OH! Emerald Hill

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Arts, Singapore

Unexpected Innovation and Fresh Perspectives: The City Ramble Design Trails by Shophouse & Co.

Singapore Design Week is upon us again, and creative placemaking studio Shophouse & Co. are back with the fifth edition of The City Ramble Design Trails! One of their most popular programmes, each trail is a chance for participants to discover a side of the city they’ve never known, ripe with inspiration and the most creative of designs. At the media preview held on 8th … Continue reading Unexpected Innovation and Fresh Perspectives: The City Ramble Design Trails by Shophouse & Co.

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Arts, Malay Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Teater Ekamatra, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: Potong by Teater Ekamatra

As they celebrate their 30th Anniversary this year, Teater Ekamatra bursts into 2018 with a brand new show this March. Written by Jonny Jon Jon and directed by Irfan Kasban, Teater Ekamatra presents Potong.  Potong follows the familiar coming of age story as a a boy goes on a rite of passage every Singaporean son does – National Service. But for the Australian born Adam, Singapore is a … Continue reading Preview: Potong by Teater Ekamatra

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Arts, Books, literature, Preview, Singapore, The Arts House

Preview: Arts House Launches Inaugural Literary Festival – Textures

The Arts House is staying true to its name more than ever, and diving deep into the world of the literary arts with the inaugural edition of Textures, an all new literary festival celebrating the power and beauty of words this weekend! With over 30 different programmes, Textures explores and champions local writing in all its forms, cultures and languages. Programmes ranges from performances to book sales to … Continue reading Preview: Arts House Launches Inaugural Literary Festival – Textures

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Interview, KC Arts Centre, Kids, Preview, Singapore, SRT, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

An Interview with the Cast of The Little Company’s The Nightingale

SRT’s The Little Company is proud to present The Nightingale as it returns this March! Playing to rave reviews back in 2014, this restaging of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of a bird and her best friend will feature a brand new cast, along with the same hit script by Mike Kenny and catchy songs by Ruth Ling that made the previous version go over so well. … Continue reading An Interview with the Cast of The Little Company’s The Nightingale

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Design Week

Singapore Design Week 2018: The City Ramble Design Trails by Shophouse & Co

This weekend, Singapore Design Week returns to our sunny island, and with it comes Shophouse & Co’s Design Trails for the fifth year in a row! Renamed The City Ramble Design Trails, the participants will be introduced to trails that will lead them far outside the city centre, with a total of six stops that will show them how design is very much a part of … Continue reading Singapore Design Week 2018: The City Ramble Design Trails by Shophouse & Co

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Arts, Comedy, Dream Academy, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy

Singapore’s Queen of Comedy shows he’s still no drag at age 50 with a celebration shrouded in joy and laughter.  There is no argument that Kumar is a national icon. Dream Academy artistic director and longtime collaborator and friend Selena Tan has made an absolutely on point decision to stage Kumar 50, giving Singapore’s very own Queen of Comedy a golden jubilee to end all others. Sweeping … Continue reading Review: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy

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Arts, Concert, Interview, Music, musical, Singapore

Ding Yi and Joanna Dong Usher In the Lunar New Year with Jazz and Pizazz

Even though she’s seen a meteoric rise to fame after placing in the finals of Sing China! last year, Joanna Dong has remained incredibly humble and down to earth. “I’ve been getting so many opportunities to work with groups I never got a chance to before, and the only downside is that I’m so busy now, I wish I was able to work with some … Continue reading Ding Yi and Joanna Dong Usher In the Lunar New Year with Jazz and Pizazz

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