The last time we watched a BODY X production was back in 2016, where we praised the immersive theatre production for its intrigue and compelling mystery set in The Arts House. This year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re back with a brand new production, as BODY X: The Culprit hits computer screens this September. In the same vein as their previous productions, BODY X: The Culprit takes the … Continue reading Preview: BODY X – The Culprit
The Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) was cancelled last month following the recent spike in COVID-19 infected cases in Hong Kong. The 14-day cinephile extravaganza was due to start from 18th August. According to HKIFFS Executive Director Albert Lee, more than 185 titles from 55 countries and regions were selected originally for HKIFF44, including 53 world, international, and Asian premieres. “While we are … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 cancelled due to spike in COVID-19 cases
For longtime supporters and lovers of local indie music, the name Straits Records is likely to ring a bell. A distributor of local and regional music since 1995, it was perhaps at its peak while it was operating as a brick-and-mortar store along Bali Lane. But since then, with rising rent, it’s lost its shop front, with owner/founder Ridhwan Ghany aka ‘Wan Vegan’ operating it out … Continue reading we are not going back, we are coming around: Straits Records sets up pop-up store at The Substation
Short but entertaining performance for kids from Republic Polytechnic. With the ever-present restrictions on social gatherings and dissuasion from staying out, it can be hard to stay engaged and stimulated during the COVID-19 period. And especially for kids, this can be especially daunting, and would probably get increasingly restless at home. So it’s always welcome when a new theatre production comes online, ready to keep … Continue reading M1 Peer Pleasure Festival 2020: Riley’s Rain (Review)
HONG KONG – With the COVID-19 pandemic having catalysed the rapid adoption of digital technologies to keep businesses going, information flowing and peoples connected. As life returns to normal and economies begin to slowly revive, technologies must be interweaved with human-centred design to reimagine and reinvent a better future and society. Hong Kong Design Centre’s (HKDC) major annual event, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW), will … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: Knowledge of Design Week goes digital
The difficulties of conversation about race are blown wide open in this exemplary digital theatre performance. 2020 has been one heck of a year so far. Not only have we faced (and continue to face) a global pandemic that has disrupted everything we know, but also experienced the power of social media movements, as we watched #BLM explode around the world, forcing us all to … Continue reading Review: Who’s There? by The Transit Ensemble
Relaxing, empowering afternoon spent draping fabric with fashion designer Max Tan. Never referred to as the person but by his studio, fashion and costume designer Max Tan (of MAX.TAN) is perhaps one of theatre’s more reclusive figures. But with The Theatre Practice’s (TTP) Play With…Skins workshop, the designer sheds some light on his personal life and work process to promote the art of play. Playing as part … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2020: Play with…Skins (Review)
Melbourne and Singapore Symphony Orchestras will come together to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations between Australia and Singapore in an uplifting virtual side-by-side performance on Friday, 7th August. In Songs From Home the two orchestras will together perform an original medley of Australian and Singaporean songs. The special performance includes I Am Australian, We Are Singapore, Home, Waltzing Matilda, Click Go The Shears and Chan Mali Chan, led by … Continue reading Music Is: Melbourne and Singapore Symphony Orchestras unite to celebrate 55-year relationship between two countries
The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) has unveiled some of the highlights of its original programme for the 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44), including the three world premieres which would have opened and closed the festival. HKIFFS also confirms that this year’s Firebird Awards and FIPRESCI Prize competitions will proceed with online judging, with plans to announce the winners on 20th … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: HKIFF44 Announces Original Line-up, Confirms Competitions to Continue
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra has announced three online concerts set to take place in August, including the orchestra’s SSO National Day Concert. SSO’s annual showcase of Singapore music and national songs, the National Day Concert, will take place as scheduled on Saturday 15th August, but streamed on SISTIC Live due to on-going COVID-19 venue restrictions. This year’s concert will see the SSO premiere works by … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Symphony Orchestra announces three digital concerts for August
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