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M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2021: Koh Wan Ching and Andrew Sutherland shed light on ‘a line could be crossed and you would slowly cease to be’

In a world that seems all but apocalyptic, be it from the storm of politics, the wave of disease or the melting of the polar ice caps, it’s only natural that we begin looking back on ourselves, and wonder what exactly life is all about. For director Koh Wan Ching and playwright Andrew Sutherland, that’s something encapsulated in their play a line could be crossed … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2021: Koh Wan Ching and Andrew Sutherland shed light on ‘a line could be crossed and you would slowly cease to be’

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: Meihan Boey and Sebastian Sim jointly win 2021 Epigram Books Fiction Prize

In the first ever virtual awards ceremony for the 2021 Epigram Books Fiction Prize, Singaporean authors Meihan Boey and Sebastian Sim have been declared joint winners of the prize, the first time ever in the history of the Prize. This historic win marks Meihan’s first with her story, The Formidable Miss Cassidy; while this is the second time Sebastian has been selected for the Prize, this time … Continue reading By The Book: Meihan Boey and Sebastian Sim jointly win 2021 Epigram Books Fiction Prize

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: The Grizzlies dir. Miranda de Pencier

Canadian Film Festival opener puts spotlight on Inuit community and the redemptive power of sports. Beyond ice hockey, maple trees and Justin Trudeau, perhaps one of the lesser known aspects of Canadian culture would be the people from the First Nations, with natives rarely spotlighted in film and mass media. But sports drama <em>The Grizzlies </em>looks set to change that, as it opens the 2020 Canadian … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Grizzlies dir. Miranda de Pencier

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: #THEATRE by INDEX

Discover the intimate secrets of the Esplanade Theatre, as told through the ephemeral language of light, sound and space. Under restrictive live performance rules, it was probably only a matter of time before we would see a show with no actors at all. And as strange and unconventional as that idea sounds, given a strong enough concept and capable team, the results are nothing short … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: #THEATRE by INDEX

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

Singapore Writers Festival returns in November 2021

The 2020 Singapore Writers Festival drew to a close just last November in its first ever digital edition, but it’s already gearing up for its 2021 edition this year. The 2020 edition saw an extraordinary 20-day line-up of over 160 programmes by more than 200 authors and presenters from Singapore and beyond. Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC), the festival brought together homegrown and … Continue reading Singapore Writers Festival returns in November 2021

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Got To Move 2021 shines spotlight on Singapore dance story

Singapore’s nationwide dance movement, Got to Move (GTM), kicks off its sixth edition from January to March 2021. Presented digitally for the first time, the annual initiative by the National Arts Council (NAC) aims to raise awareness and grow appreciation for dance through a range of highly accessible and participatory programming. Members of the public can look forward to joining a series of interactive digital … Continue reading Got To Move 2021 shines spotlight on Singapore dance story

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★★★★☆ Review: Bull by Wild Rice

Victoria Chen grabs the Bull by its horns in this fast-paced, hard-hitting play about cutthroat workplaces. 2020 has been a tumultuous year, with surging unemployment and mass retrenchment exercises across the world, thanks to the economic recession and restrictions brought about by COVID-19. It seems then, that Mike Bartlett’s Bull is a timely play to stage at this point. Playing as part of Wild Rice’s Directors’ … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Bull by Wild Rice

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Books, By The Book, literature, Singapore

By The Book: New Epigram Releases – January 2021

Start off the new year with some brand new books from local publishers Epigram, perfect for getting a head start on new year’s vows to read more, and expand your knowledge and appreciation of local literature. From Epigram Fiction Prize longlister Teo Xue Shen comes his second book, Children of the Ark; an illustrated book about making your own way in life with J.H. Low’s Lemonade Sky; and … Continue reading By The Book: New Epigram Releases – January 2021

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By The Book: 2021 Epigram Books UK to cease publishing in January

Epigram Books UK is set to stop publishing from January 2021. “Our business in Singapore has suffered to such an extent that we are unable to support our UK arm any longer. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped and supported us through the years,” said Edmund Wee, publisher of Epigram Books. Epigram Books UK was registered on 25th … Continue reading By The Book: 2021 Epigram Books UK to cease publishing in January

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★★★★☆ Review: André and His Olive Tree dir. Josiah Ng

Pondering what it means to put perfection on a plate. In the world of fine dining, André Chiang is probably best known for Restaurant André, his Singaporean dining establishment that lasted eight years, garnering critical acclaim, two Michelin stars and appearing on plenty of ‘best of’ lists before abruptly shutting down in 2018. While it may seem sad, Chef André instead was moving on to … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: André and His Olive Tree dir. Josiah Ng

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