Preview Monday: Toy Toy Toy! by re:SOUND Collective

This September, Cultural Medallion winner and “Queen of the Toy Piano” Margaret Leng Tan joins the re:Sound Collective in an evening of intimate music centred around toys and the toy piano. Expect toy themed tunes throughout the night such as Haydn’s Toy Symphony to the world premiere of an all new arrangement of Stephen Montague’s ‘A Toy Symphony’, which will incorporate the toy piano. The world’s leading … Continue reading Preview Monday: Toy Toy Toy! by re:SOUND Collective

Event Preview: Neon Lights 2018

Neon Lights returns this November to Fort Canning Park! Taking place over a single weekend from 9th to 11th November, the family-friendly outdoor music and arts festival is set to once again present a stellar line-up of international and local music acts, alongside plenty of arts programmes and activities for all ages. This year’s edition of the festival will kick off on Friday, 9th November … Continue reading Event Preview: Neon Lights 2018

Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

Following productions in March and June, the latest batch of students from the Intercultural Theatre Institute are fast approaching their graduation date. In September, each of the four students will be presenting brand new, original works conceived by them, as part of their Final Year Individual Project showcase. Considered a critical and integral aspect of ITI’s actor training programme, the FYIP is a project students have … Continue reading Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

Chang Sensory Trails 2018: Specialities with Long Chim

The third edition of the Chang Sensory Trails returns at the end of the month, and as part of the celebrations, a total of eight Singapore-based Thai restaurants will be showcasing quintessential Thai cuisine served up with with the Thai philosophy of ‘lamiat’, or ‘attention to detail and looking beyond the ordinary’. One of these restaurants is Long Chim at Marina Bay Sands, who will be cooking … Continue reading Chang Sensory Trails 2018: Specialities with Long Chim

Singapore Night Festival 2018 – Lighting up the Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct

This weekend, the annual Singapore Night Festival has returned for its 11th edition. While not yet in full swing, with live performances and a festival village set to premiere next week, all fourteen of its night light exhibitions have already gone up, ready for hungry cameras begging for a shot of these illuminated artworks. Here’s some artworks to look forward to: As with just about … Continue reading Singapore Night Festival 2018 – Lighting up the Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct

George Town Festival Week Three: Breaking The Boundaries of Theatre (20th – 26th August)

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – In the third week of the annual George Town Festival, we go full speed ahead into theatrical productions, with several theatre companies from both Malaysia and the world coming together to present some unique stories that utilise the magic of the medium to create unforgettable experiences: Presented by The Temple of Arts, Under the Kayon Tree features some of Malaysia’s top musicians and … Continue reading George Town Festival Week Three: Breaking The Boundaries of Theatre (20th – 26th August)

Preview: Affordable Art Fair 2018 – Autumn Edition

Ever wanted to own a piece of art? The Affordable Art Fair returns to Singapore once again this November for its ninth Autumn Edition, painting the city with its signature pink hues. Held at its usual location of the F1 Pit Building, over 75 galleries will be represented at the fair this time around, and as its name implies, has some of the most affordable … Continue reading Preview: Affordable Art Fair 2018 – Autumn Edition

Preview: Stupid Cupid by Patch and Punnet

After an intriguing debut work at the end of 2017, youth theatre company Patch and Punnet return to the scene with an all new, original work this August. Titled Stupid Cupid, the story follows the eponymous god Cupid, as he attempts to reclaim his honour after centuries of failing to matchmake true love. As his mother Venus gives him one last chance to prove his worth (failing … Continue reading Preview: Stupid Cupid by Patch and Punnet

Preview: At Every Stage – Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019

In a little over six months, the city of Hong Kong will come alive once again with majestic orchestras, stunning theatre and electrifying dance numbers as the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) returns for its 47th edition next February. Running from 21st February to 23rd March 2019, Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019 takes on the theme of ‘At Every Stage’ and will feature over 20 exciting … Continue reading Preview: At Every Stage – Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019

George Town Festival Week Two: A Taiwanese Takeover (13th – 19th August)

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Moving into the second week of the annual George Town Festival, this time we see the festival receiving a strong Taiwanese focus, as the programme moves to highlight Taiwan’s creative landscape through talks and art. Read on for more about how you should plan your week at George Town! Presented by Taiwanese group La Cie MaxMind, Isle of Dreams is a mythological, end … Continue reading George Town Festival Week Two: A Taiwanese Takeover (13th – 19th August)