Exhibition Extravaganza: Entwine – Maybank Women Eco-Weavers meets Southeast Asian Artists at the National Museum of Singapore Concourse

The Maybank Foundation, in collaboration with Chan+Hori, presents travelling exhibition Entwine at The Concourse of the National Museum of Singapore. The exhibition will run till 8th September, and comprises works by six established Southeast Asian artists, each inspired by the weaving traditions of the region. Traditional textile weaving is an ancient art form and today, it provides a source of income for a diminishing number of women weavers regionally. … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Entwine – Maybank Women Eco-Weavers meets Southeast Asian Artists at the National Museum of Singapore Concourse

In London’s West End 2019: Actually at Trafalgar Studios (Review)

Anna Ziegler’s new play greys the lines of truth and consent. LONDON – In her first play presented in London since the award-winning Photograph 51 in 2015, Anna Ziegler’s Actually shows at Trafalgar Studios, as presented by Announcement Productions. Directed by Oscar Toeman, the play is a timely one that zooms in on ideas of truth and consent, as we follow university students Amber (Yasmin Paige) and Tom (Simon Manyonda) as … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Actually at Trafalgar Studios (Review)

Touring the UK 2019/20: Casting for 2020 Tour of UK/Ireland Les Misérables Tour Announced

LONDON – Cameron Mackintosh has announced casting for the second year of the UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed production of the Boublil and Schönberg musical Les Misérables. From 18th November 2019 Dean Chisnall will play ‘Jean Valjean’, Nic Greenshields as ‘Javert’, Katie Hall as ‘Fantine’, Ian Hughes as ‘Thénardier’, Harry Apps as ‘Marius’, Charlie Burn as ‘Cosette’, Barnaby Hughes as ‘Enjolras’ and Helen Walsh as ‘Madame Thénardier’. Also in the cast will be Joseph Anthony, George Arvidson, Adam Boardman, Olivia Brereton, Danny Colligan, Rebecca Ferrin, … Continue reading Touring the UK 2019/20: Casting for 2020 Tour of UK/Ireland Les Misérables Tour Announced

Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》(September 2019) by Nam Hwa Opera

Nam Hwa Opera’s quarterly FREE outreach series Nam Hwa Blazes is back this September for a very special edition. Taking place at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre this Saturday, they’ll be presenting “Drums, Tunes, Children and Rhyme”,  with 4 music pieces by Nam Hwa Opera’s Teochew Music Ensemble, along with 6 songs by Nam Hwa’s Pharyngeal Singing student, all taught by renowned Chinese musician Wu Kun,. This edition of Nam … Continue reading Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》(September 2019) by Nam Hwa Opera

Preview: Walking With Dinosaurs – The Live Experience by Sliding Doors Entertainment and UnUsUal Entertainment

The dinosaurs are back to walk the earth, as Walking With Dinosaurs – The Live Experience returns to Singapore’s Indoor Stadium this August! Based off the award-winning BBC television series of the same name, Walking With Dinosaurs has been seen by over 9 million people in more than 250 cities around the world, and is set to impress with 18-life size ‘dinosaurs’.  Having opened its World Tour in the UK in … Continue reading Preview: Walking With Dinosaurs – The Live Experience by Sliding Doors Entertainment and UnUsUal Entertainment

Underbelly Festival Southbank 2019: An Interview with Elizabeth Simoens, Lead Game Designer of Fire Hazard Games’ 80 Days

LONDON – It’s hard to deny the draw of games. After all, who doesn’t want to launch themselves into a little challenge and have fun while they’re at it? It’s no wonder then that in recent years, everything from Escape Room-style games to massive immersive-style games have taken the world by storm, giving us more control, more hands-on action and more real world interactions in our … Continue reading Underbelly Festival Southbank 2019: An Interview with Elizabeth Simoens, Lead Game Designer of Fire Hazard Games’ 80 Days

Preview: A Clockwork Orange by Teater Ekamatra

  In a city filled with often-broken promises, I am your good narrator, brother. Now, help yourself. As I warble, and you peet. A dash of blood and a little keroncong. Alas there will be no hollow after our hearts grow stale of crying. Gathering some of the best talents in local theatre today, Teater Ekamatra is set to stun with a brand new, Malay … Continue reading Preview: A Clockwork Orange by Teater Ekamatra

Preview: Urinetown – The Musical by Pangdemonium

Following their mid-year production of original play This is What Happens to Pretty Girls, Pangdemonium rounds off the year with one heck of a splash with multiple-award winning musical satire Urinetown.  Gleefully taking the piss out of politicians, populism, “people power”, capitalism, corporate corruption, and musicals themselves, local audience members may find more than a passing similarity to home as Pangdemonium immerses them in a fictitious “most expensive city … Continue reading Preview: Urinetown – The Musical by Pangdemonium

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Merchant of Venice by Poetic Justice Productions, with Wolf-Sister Productions

‘If it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge.’   LONDON –  The Bard’s classic tale of money, love and revenge gets a staging at the Drayton Arms Theatre this October. Antonio, a merchant, needs a loan. His friend, Bassanio, needs a rich wife in order to clear his debts. Portia, a wealthy heiress, is reduced to a prize that men must gamble for. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Merchant of Venice by Poetic Justice Productions, with Wolf-Sister Productions

Touring the UK 2019: Nuclear Future by Gameshow Theatre

LONDON –  From the award-winning Gameshow, Nuclear Future is a shattering new play about the dangerous potential which sits quietly in bunkers across the globe. As the apocalyptic impact of a nuclear disaster regains a foothold in public conversation, this show presents this threat on a more human scale. How do we explain to our children that we use the same energy that created the universe, … Continue reading Touring the UK 2019: Nuclear Future by Gameshow Theatre