Arts of the UK 2020: The Good Life by Fiery Angel (Preview)

LONDON – The Good Life – the iconic TV sitcom that delighted countless millions in the 1970s – is to be adapted for the stage and will make its World Premiere at Theatre Royal Bath as part of their 2020 Summer  Season. Based on the television series by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, Jeremy Sams’ play leads the much-loved characters (not forgetting Geraldine the goat) through various adventures, some old, some new, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: The Good Life by Fiery Angel (Preview)

Exhibition Extravaganza: Zhu Hong’s Streetscape of Singapore at East Garden Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

This January, the Fullerton Hotel Singapore presents an exhibition of oil paintings by Singaporean artist, Zhu Hong. Represented by YANG Gallery, Streetscape of Singapore encapsulates Zhu Hong’s understanding of, and passion for city life and architecture, capturing the spirit and essence of a building and its immediate surroundings. Born in Dalian, China, Zhu Hong has been living in Singapore since 1997. Then, alone and new … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Zhu Hong’s Streetscape of Singapore at East Garden Gallery, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Preview: Night Walker by RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts

RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts presents Night Walkers, a newly commissioned work combining Indian classical dance set to a mix of traditional instrumental Chinese and electronic music. Playing at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, expect a musical and visual feast as we follow this journey of a troubled composer, a curious night elf, and a tireless sound designer on their journey into the night. “To know a person, … Continue reading Preview: Night Walker by RuanAtWorkz Musical Arts

Arts of the UK 2019/20: Learn the Story Behind Sweden’s Most Famous Band at ABBA – Super Troupers The Exhibition at the O2

LONDON – Tonight the super trouper lights are gonna find me…that is, if you head on down to ABBA: Super Troupers The Exhibition that is. Having opened at the O2 last December, the brand new exhibition will take both fans and non-believers (how could you?) on a journey through the evergreen, ever popular Swedish band’s eight-album discography, and the history and society at the time of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2019/20: Learn the Story Behind Sweden’s Most Famous Band at ABBA – Super Troupers The Exhibition at the O2

Television Time: An Interview with Mark Williams, Star of BBC’s Father Brown

You may not know his name, but you’d probably recognise his roles. More specifically, Arthur Weasley of the hit Harry Potter film franchise, which shot British actor Mark Williams to international fame. But for Williams, that role may now share approximately equal standing with his almost eight-year strong (and still going) tenure as Father Brown, the leading role in one of the UK’s longest running Daytime … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Mark Williams, Star of BBC’s Father Brown

Music Is: Philippe Quint – The Red Violin by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (Preview)

Inspired by classic 1998 film The Red Violin, tracing the life of a magnificent, haunted violin in a tale spanning over 300 years, watch as lauded Russian-American violinist Philippe Quint revisits this tale in a special concert this March. Alongside John Corigliano’s Oscar-winning music for The Red Violin, the SSO’s Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton contrasts Bernstein’s vibrant Candide Overture with the brooding strains and defiant … Continue reading Music Is: Philippe Quint – The Red Violin by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Scenes with girls at the Royal Court (Preview)

LONDON – “I genuinely think in five to ten years we’re going to have several different possible Happys.” Tosh and Lou. 22 scenes. Other friends have come, got boyfriends and gone. So what? Tosh and Lou have each other. They’re not interested in becoming clichés. They’ll never be like other girls. This is love. This is enough. “You are becoming a parody, hun. You are … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Scenes with girls at the Royal Court (Preview)

London’s VAULT Festival 2020: Invisible Harmony 无形的和谐 and Freedom Hi 自由閪 by Papergang Theatre (Preview)

LONDON –  Hong Kong has been convulsed by an ongoing protest movement which has increasingly been seen as a last stand for its semi-autonomy from China since March 2019; a year which also saw the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Solidarity movements have formed across the globe, including repeated gatherings … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2020: Invisible Harmony 无形的和谐 and Freedom Hi 自由閪 by Papergang Theatre (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Crying In The Wilderness’ Conundrum at the Young Vic (Preview)

LONDON – Crying in the Wilderness Productions(CITWP) have announced Conundrum, their debut production as Associate Company at the Young Vic, written and directed by CITWP Artistic Director Paul Anthony Morris. In Conundrum, Fidel embarks upon a transformational journey to review his past and search for answers about his life. After enduring lengthy periods of Selective Social Mutism, an anxiety disorder that paralyzes his ability to communicate, Fidel resolves … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Crying In The Wilderness’ Conundrum at the Young Vic (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Garden of Words by Whole Hog Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Specialists in Anglo-Japanese stage adaptations, Whole Hog Theatre return after their hugely successful Princess Mononoke to present The Garden of Words. Based on the stereotype-defying film by world-renowned director Makoto Shinkai (your name.), The Garden of Words is a modern Tokyo tale inspired by ancient Man’yōshū poetry. This subtle drama explores invisible disability, loss of human connection in a digital world and challenges us to consider the moral line between … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Garden of Words by Whole Hog Theatre (Preview)