Category: Interview

Fashion, Interview, Singapore

Fashion Forward: TaFF Trunks – The First-Ever Showcase of Singapore Men’s Fashion at The Cocoon Space

TaFF Trunks: Men’s Edition, is the first-of-its-kind in Singapore focused on celebrating men’s fashion, curated by local designer Leonard Augustine Choo and organised by the Textile and Fashion Federation at The Cocoon Space located above Design Orchard. With an increasing interest in men’s fashion and how it has evolved over the past decade, the Men’s Trunk Show will showcase and share stories of local brands … Continue reading Fashion Forward: TaFF Trunks – The First-Ever Showcase of Singapore Men’s Fashion at The Cocoon Space

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: An Interview with Sheena Ling and Dyllis Teo, Co-Directors of Hurstville – The Heir

Oftentimes, immersive experiences are centred around pure entertainment, whether as Instagram museums, or sprawling, exploratory works taking audiences to out of this world realms. Rarely though, have they ever been used as a vehicle for social good, something that Underground seeks to change with their works. As the theatrical arm of Social Emotional Intelligence training company The Inside Space, Underground aims to take the philosophy … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Sheena Ling and Dyllis Teo, Co-Directors of Hurstville – The Heir

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Arts, Interview, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: An Interview with the Director and Cast of Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Lifespan of a Fact

It’s hard to deny that the truth is getting increasingly harder to find. Not just because of the prevalence of fake news and outright falsehoods, but even in the idea of half-truths, where facts are flubbed over for convenience’s sake and for a better story. Following on from productions such as The Truth and Caught in 2018, Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) opens their 2020 season with The … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with the Director and Cast of Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Lifespan of a Fact

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre, Interview, Music, Review, Singapore

Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series 2020: Six Acts To Look Out For From Now to March (Preview)

Since first started in October 2004, the Esplanade’s Mosaic Music series have brought in some of the best music from the most creative artists from all over the world. While initially having focused on jazz and world music, Mosaic has expanded to include alternative, indie and other non-mainstream music genres. No longer is it a 10-day Music Festival, but a regular presentation throughout the year, ensuring … Continue reading Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series 2020: Six Acts To Look Out For From Now to March (Preview)

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Arts, Esplanade Recital Studio, Interview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Banter, Theatres

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

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Arts, Interview, malaysia, travel

A Luxury Hotel with Heart: An Interview with Rina Teoh, Executive Director of The Edison George Town and Ivan Khoo, Hotel Manager

PENANG, MALAYSIA – The Edison George Town may have only been opened in 2016, but the building the luxury hotel is housed in has a history that goes far beyond that. Located on Lebuh Leith, the building was commissioned and built in 1906 as a residence for a tycoon. Transformed into a hotel after the second World War, the hotel continued to flourish into the ’60s, … Continue reading A Luxury Hotel with Heart: An Interview with Rina Teoh, Executive Director of The Edison George Town and Ivan Khoo, Hotel Manager

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Arts, Interview, London, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: An Interview with Immersive Theatremakers Darling & Edge

LONDON – Harriet Darling and Elise Edge met quite by chance, but from the moment they did, the two artists knew that they shared something special. Fast forward a couple of months and conversations later, and the two came together to form Darling & Edge, a design company specialising in spatial and experiential design, each project lovingly hand crafted and utterly unique. With a background in … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: An Interview with Immersive Theatremakers Darling & Edge

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Arts, Interview, Review, Sands Theatre, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Arts in Malaysia: An Interview with Johnny Ong, Co-Founder of Hauntu

KUALA LUMPUR – Do you believe in ghosts? If you came to THE LINC KL and looked around a bit, you might just find an attraction that’ll convince you of their existence, with Hauntu.  A portmanteau of the English word ‘haunt’ and Malay word ‘hantu’ (ghost), Hauntu mashes escape room and haunted house for one hell of an experience, as live theatre performance, role play and storytelling come together. … Continue reading Arts in Malaysia: An Interview with Johnny Ong, Co-Founder of Hauntu

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Food, foodXculture, Interview, Singapore

foodXculture: An Interview with Christina Keilthy, Founder and Co-Owner of Mod-Peranakan Restaurant Godmama

Christina Keilthy’s history is an interesting one, hailing from the fast-moving consumer good industry and having dealt with brands from Danone Yogurt to Evian Water, and even Wrigley’s chewing gum (she also happens to be the brains behind the brand’s Eclipse mints, circumventing Singapore’s strict chewing gum sale laws). But F&B, and a restaurant at that, was a whole new world and untapped territory for … Continue reading foodXculture: An Interview with Christina Keilthy, Founder and Co-Owner of Mod-Peranakan Restaurant Godmama

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Arts, Interview, malaysia, travel

Penang Power: The Eastern & Oriental Hotel Re-Opens Heritage Wing

  PENANG, MALAYSIA – The historic Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel’s Heritage Wing has embarked on an extensive refurbishment since March 2019, ready to refresh it to present an all-new luxury experience for guests when refurbishment is set to complete by year end.  As one of the few historical hotels around the globe, the management has placed great emphasis to preserve elements of the hotel’s 134-year old … Continue reading Penang Power: The Eastern & Oriental Hotel Re-Opens Heritage Wing

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