vOilah! 2020: Getting a taste of French culture at VUE, café gourmand, and a photography walk

They say that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, a saying that also holds true when it comes to falling in love with a country – through its food. As with every edition, the 2020 vOilah! France Singapore Festival once again showcased the very best of French cuisine in Singapore, ranging from pastries to desserts, wines to fine dining. But … Continue reading vOilah! 2020: Getting a taste of French culture at VUE, café gourmand, and a photography walk

Food For Thought: Singapore Tea and Coffee Festival 2020

Considering how stressful 2020 has been, sometimes, the best thing you can do is to sit back, relax, and calm down with a nice pot of tea. And whether you’re already a tea aficionado or completely new to the scene, there’s probably something new you’ll discover at the 2020 Singapore Tea and Coffee Festival. Taking place from 28th November to 6th December across both the … Continue reading Food For Thought: Singapore Tea and Coffee Festival 2020

Television Time: BBC Shows – December 2020

We’ve finally arrived at the end of a long year, and this holiday season, sometimes the best gift you can give yourself is a day spent on the couch, binge-watching your favourite shows. And luckily for you, the BBC has some great shows to help you out with that this December.Starting with The Great British Bake Off: Christmas Special, merry bakers from previous editions join … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – December 2020

Arts of the UK 2020: Playing ON Theatre Company celebrates 10th anniversary

LONDON – Playing ON Theatre Company celebrates their 10th anniversary in a year like no other. Originally founded by Jim Pope and Philip Osment, Playing ON marks this milestone by looking to the future, providing new training and education schemes and developing their community of associates. A newly formed leadership structure will deliver the company’s vision over the coming years with Jim Pope as Artistic Director … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Playing ON Theatre Company celebrates 10th anniversary

Celebrating the film community: An interview with Boo Junfeng and Emily J. Hoe on SGIFF 2020

With the sheer amount of uncertainty and restrictions brought about by the coronavirus, the journey towards organising one of the region’s foremost film festivals hasn’t been an easy one. But as the team behind the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) will tell you, it’s all been worth it, for the sake of cinema. Taking place from 26th November to 6th December, the 31st edition of … Continue reading Celebrating the film community: An interview with Boo Junfeng and Emily J. Hoe on SGIFF 2020

Singapore Media Festival 2020: An Interview with Joachim Ng, Director, Media Ecosystem Development, IMDA

In spite of a trying year we’ve had, the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns this November for its 7th edition in an all-new hybrid form, once again celebrating the industry with programmes showcasing and honouring all that they’ve achieved this year. From the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) celebrating film, to the all-new SuperGamerFest (SGF) heralding the power of gaming and e-sports, this year’s SMF … Continue reading Singapore Media Festival 2020: An Interview with Joachim Ng, Director, Media Ecosystem Development, IMDA

Art Down Under 2020: OzAsia Festival thanks audiences for their support with 170k views of OzAsia Talks and 60k attendees at Lucky Dumpling Market

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – Adelaide Festival Centre is celebrating the success of OzAsia Festival 2020 and is encouraging audiences to keep engaging with the free online content available. While the COVID-19 global pandemic meant it was unable to present a full program of performances, Adelaide Festival Centre kept the spirit of OzAsia Festival alive in a number of ways. Programmed and hosted by OzAsia Festival Artistic … Continue reading Art Down Under 2020: OzAsia Festival thanks audiences for their support with 170k views of OzAsia Talks and 60k attendees at Lucky Dumpling Market

Arts of the UK 2020: Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo to host Q&A for In Search of a White Identity

LONDON – Booker Prize-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other, Bernardine Evaristo will host a Q&A on the making of In Search of a White Identity. The new digital show interrogates race, class and masculinity as part of the new season of on demand theatre from The Actors Centre. The Q&A will take a deep dive into some of the production’s most pressing themes as well as … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Booker Prize-winner Bernardine Evaristo to host Q&A for In Search of a White Identity

Arts of the UK 2021: Talawa and Birmingham Repertory Theatre announce new major collaboration and producing partnership

LONDON – Talawa Theatre Company, the UK’s leading Black theatre company, and Birmingham Repertory Theatre have announced a major new collaboration which will see the two partners developing an artistically ambitious body of work which will play in Birmingham, London, and nationwide. Black Joy, a season of new work by Black creatives and artists, will take to The REP’s three stages in 2021 The ambitious co-producing … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Talawa and Birmingham Repertory Theatre announce new major collaboration and producing partnership

Arts of the UK 2021: Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring installation Gaia returns to the Old Royal Naval College

LONDON – Following a sold-out display in summer 2020, Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring art installation Gaia is returning to the Old Royal Naval College in January. Due to overwhelming demand, Gaia is returning for a full month in pride of place in the magnificent Painted Hall, along with an exciting series of Friday late night openings. This monumental internally-lit sculpture, measuring seven metres in diameter, was … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring installation Gaia returns to the Old Royal Naval College