While better known for her stand up comedy, Sharul Channa’s roots actually lie in theatre, something she’s delved into with more dramatic roles, and even as a director, with shows like Papa back in 2019. Now, she’s jumping back into the theatrical fray, as she tackles the COVID-19 crisis head on with her new work Unmasked. Both written and directed by Sharul, Unmasked follows Nakul … Continue reading Preview: Unmasked by Sharul Channa
BANGKOK – The Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation has announced the Curatorial Team and International Advisory Committee for the third edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) which will take place from 22 October 2022 to 23 February 2023 at various locations across the city as well as virtual venues. Under the theme CHAOS : CALM, the Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 aims to reflect the unpredictable … Continue reading Art What!: Bangkok Art Biennale announces Curatorial Team and International Advisory Committee for the third edition – ‘CHAOS : CALM’
Thai comedy film Game Change, starring Pitawat Pruksakit, Isara Kitnitchee, Sim Kyutae, Khunnapat Pichetworawut, Ploypailin Tangpraphaporn and Naymyo Thant opens in cinemas on 7th October. In conjunction with the release of the movie, Golden Village has teamed up with Tuk Tuk Mart by Thai Supermarket for a four-week long pop-up offering Thai snacks and beverages from 1 October 2021 at GV Plaza! Tantalise your taste buds with Thai … Continue reading Film Fanatic: GV Plaza and Tuk Tuk Mart celebrate release of Thai film ‘Game Changer’
Local award-winning director Anthony Chen (Ilo Ilo, Wet Season)makes a much anticipated return this October, with the short film The Break Away, one of the seven stories featured in upcoming anthology film The Year of the Everlasting Storm. Set to open in cinemas from 21st October 2021 (with Singapore being the first country to premiere and release the film theatrically in Asia), The Year of the Everlasting … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Anthony Chen collaborates on anthology film ‘The Year of the Everlasting Storm’, opening this October
“Old age is not a disease- it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses” – Maggie Kuh Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, local dance company Maya Dance Theatre (MDT) has forged on in their mission to bring attention and create awareness around imminent social issues in our community. With the fourth edition of their ongoing Pancha series, the company … Continue reading Preview: Pancha – Less and Lesser by Maya Dance Theatre
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has debuted its new streaming platform SSOLOUNGE, allowing audiences to watch live and pre-recorded masterworks of great composers, as well as premieres of classical performances from the comfort of their own screens. From reliving the best of Mozart’s concertos to revelling in the passages of lyrical grace from Romantic works, SSO fans and concertgoers can enjoy access to a repository of digital premieres … Continue reading Music Is: SSO debuts new streaming platform SSOLOUNGE
HONG KONG – When does a house become a home? When it is no longer empty, filled with individuals occupying it, and imbued with life. And this year, Swire Hotels’ The House Collective (THC), a group of refined, highly individual hotels in Asia, is launching the 2021 edition of their biennial art programme, ‘Encounters Across Cultures,’ to fill their houses with art and celebrate the … Continue reading Architecture-inspired choreography at The House Collective: An Interview with Clarissa Tam and Patsy Lo of ‘Encounters Across Cultures 2021’
Airing this October on BBC Earth is Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time, following the beloved physicist as he tackles some of the most challenging and intriguing questions facing science today – how far can we go and are we alone? – by using his best material from past programmes and the latest scientific research. For homeowners looking for fresh ideas to renovate their home, take inspiration from George … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – October 2021
Singapore’s biggest architecture festival is back, as Archifest (AF21) returns this October. Programming over 100 events both physical and digital, the month-long festival organised by organized by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) is set to appeal to both architecture enthusiasts, and the general public. Not only will the lineup include kayaking along the rich mangrove ecosystems of Sembawang’s shorelines to experiencing exciting midnight heritage … Continue reading Preview: ArchiFest 2021 – Design Evidence
Art Basel and UBS have published ‘Resilience in the Dealer Sector: A Mid-Year Review 2021’, written by renowned cultural economist and Founder of Arts Economics, Dr. Clare McAndrew. The survey presents an analysis of the global dealer sector in the first half of 2021 amidst the continued challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the employment structures and sales. The analysis is based on responses … Continue reading Art What!: Art Basel and UBS publish ‘Resilience in the Dealer Sector – A Mid-Year Review 2021
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