Toy Factory’s Lab Projects 2018: An Interview with Playwright Zhu Xin Chen and Director Goh Boon Teck of Oedipus (鞭爱)

This week, Toy Factory productions launches into their 2018 edition of the Lab Projects, presenting brand new plays staged in their own home in Chinatown at NOWPlaying@17. In the first of two works, the company will be presenting Zhu Xin Chen’s Oedipus, a dark mystery following a severely disabled man who has whipped his 50 year old mother to death. As we follow an officer determined to get … Continue reading Toy Factory’s Lab Projects 2018: An Interview with Playwright Zhu Xin Chen and Director Goh Boon Teck of Oedipus (鞭爱)

Preview: The Convert by the Young Vic

LONDON – This December, Black Panther star and Tony-nominated writer Danai Gurrira’s The Convert will premiere at the Young Vic. Directed by Ola Ince, The Convert is set in 1896 in what is modern day Zimbabwe, and explores the high cost of faith. In our story, we follow Jekesai, a young Shona woman fleeing forced marriage and finding herself working for devout Catholic priest, Chilford. Chilford relishes the opportunity to shape … Continue reading Preview: The Convert by the Young Vic

Preview: The Balvenie House of Craft by The General Company and The Balvenie

This September, The General Company joins forces with The Balvenie, the world’s most handcrafted whisky, in launching The Balvenie House of Craft, a pop-up, Open House assembly of the best-in-class and aspiring craftsmen, artisans and creators from Singapore and Asia. Taking place over four weekends, The Balvenie House of Craft  is the first ever public showcase of crafts by talented local makers, and will be taking over an old … Continue reading Preview: The Balvenie House of Craft by The General Company and The Balvenie

Pangdemonium’s Peter and the Starcatcher: An Interview with Tracie Pang, Adrian Pang and Carina McWhinnie

Pangdemonium returns for their final production of the season this September with a far lighter show than their usual fare – the Singaporean premiere of five-time Tony Award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher! Based on Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s novel of the same name, itself a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, Peter and the Starcatcher is a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas as the … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s Peter and the Starcatcher: An Interview with Tracie Pang, Adrian Pang and Carina McWhinnie

Preview: CausewayEXchange 2018

Once again acting as a platform to bridge ideas between Singapore and Malaysia’s creative, artistic, social and business communities, the CausewayEXchange (CEX) arts festival returns to Singapore for its 9th edition this September.  Alternating between taking place across both countries, this year’s edition will be held in Singapore, and will showcase a deeper focus on the role of the arts in health and for special … Continue reading Preview: CausewayEXchange 2018

Preview: Skandalkonzert by Jade Tan Shi Yu and Churen Li

A Following events such as Il Re Pastore and Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness, classical music forms have been seeing a rise in reinvention as they widen their appeal to a modern audience and change up the formula. This September, that reinvention will be pushed further still, as local mezzo-soprano Jade Tan Shi Yu and pianist Churen Li kick up a real ‘scandal’ – performing a classical music … Continue reading Preview: Skandalkonzert by Jade Tan Shi Yu and Churen Li

Preview: Art After Dark – Gillman Barracks Celebrates Its 6th Anniversary!

Has it already been 6 years since Gillman Barracks was launched? Whether you’re a regular at the former military site turned art gallery enclave, or never stepped foot into it before, Gillman Barracks invites one and all to their 6th Anniversary celebration this Friday at their annual Art After Dark event! Taking place from 7pm till late, the one night only event will see the … Continue reading Preview: Art After Dark – Gillman Barracks Celebrates Its 6th Anniversary!

Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra goes to the Singapore Racecourse

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra goes West this Saturday, specifically, northwest, as they head to the Singapore Racecourse in Kranji for a free hour-long concert themed around horses! As part of their In Your Community Series, this community outreach concert is held in conjunction with the Singapore Tote Board’s 30th anniversary, and will take place at the Singapore Racecourse Parade Ring, with the support of the Singapore … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra goes to the Singapore Racecourse

SGP 2018: Grammy Award Winning R&B Artist Mya to Headline Amber Lounge Lineup

For the 11th edition of The Amber Lounge, Formula One racing’s most prestigious and glitziest after party, R&B singer Mya will be making her way down to Singapore to kick off an entire weekend of world-class entertainment, performing live on Saturday, 15th September at the Amber Lounge Fashion Show and the Grand Prix After Party. Best known for worldwide hits Grammy Award-nominated “Ghetto Superstar”, “Case of … Continue reading SGP 2018: Grammy Award Winning R&B Artist Mya to Headline Amber Lounge Lineup

Music To My Ears: Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to Collaborate From 2019

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — The Singapore Symphony Orchestra has signed a four-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Beginning in 2019, the MOU will allow the two orchestras to embark on conductor, musician and administrative staff exchanges, perform in their respective cities, and co-commission works. Signed on 6th September by Singapore Symphony Group (SSG) CEO Mr Chng Hak-Peng and Managing Director of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Ms … Continue reading Music To My Ears: Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to Collaborate From 2019