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Arts, Books, By The Book, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★★★ Book Review: The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye (5th Anniversary Edition) by Sonny Liew

A genre-breaking graphic novel presenting the history of Singapore with charm, accessibility and power. I first picked up a copy of The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye when I learnt about its Eisner nominations back in 2017. While I’d previously read creator Sonny Liew’s shorter work in anthologies such as Kazu Kibushi’s Flight or Liquid City (edited by Sonny), a full-length graphic novel from the cartoonist was unexpected, to … Continue reading ★★★★★ Book Review: The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye (5th Anniversary Edition) by Sonny Liew

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Preview: Kalaa Utsavam 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Now in its 19th edition, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s annual Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts is back to spread hope to all its viewers. This year’s edition focuses on the power of the arts to build resilience and reconnect audiences to the beauty of nature and see the light in life, complete with a key visual that takes inspiration from the … Continue reading Preview: Kalaa Utsavam 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore

Review: Singapore Writers Festival 2020 – Intimacy

There’s never been a literary festival quite like the 2020 Singapore Writers Festival (SWF), thanks to the ongoing pandemic. With travel restrictions preventing international stars flying in and social distancing measures in place across venues, it didn’t make sense to hold live events. Still, with all the efforts that went into planning the festival, it didn’t make sense to cancel it. Which is precisely why … Continue reading Review: Singapore Writers Festival 2020 – Intimacy

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Arts, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore

Music Is: SSO announces first live concert with A Little Evening Music at Our Tampines Hub

SSO will be holding its first live concert since rules lifted, at the Festive Arts Theatre, Our Tampines Hub (OTH) on Sunday 22nd November, 5pm. This will be the first SSO concert to take place since restrictions were lifted around live performances on 1st November. A group of four musicians from SSO will perform for an audience of 100. The programme will include classical favourites by Mozart, Beethoven and Dvořák, plus a work … Continue reading Music Is: SSO announces first live concert with A Little Evening Music at Our Tampines Hub

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Arts, London, Preview, Singapore, The Banter

Television Time: An Interview with Paul Hollywood on visiting Japan for the first time

It’s hard to believe that Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood has visited places as far flung as Iceland and gone on cross-content trips across America, but has never before stepped foot in Asia. At least, until he became the host and star of BBC Lifestyle’s latest series Paul Hollywood Eats Japan, where the television personality gets up close and personal with the land of the rising … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Paul Hollywood on visiting Japan for the first time

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Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Together We Stand, Live Again! by Ding Yi Music Company

While they may have already had their first ticketed (online) concert in October, fans of Chinese chamber music will be pleased to know that Ding Yi Music Company will finally be making a long awaited comeback with their first LIVE concert of the year. Following their last few months of digital content, from their #dingyiwithyou initiative, educational programmes to a special concert on Teresa Teng … Continue reading Preview: Together We Stand, Live Again! by Ding Yi Music Company

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Singapore, Tech Watch

Tech Watch: Sudio Femtio Review – a solid affordable speaker for any occasion

If you’re looking for an affordable, portable speaker to take to just about any occasion, then sound tech company Sudio has just the solution for you. Sudio Femtio is a small but powerful speaker that’s ready to turn the beat up at any party, or help you wind down at the end of a long day with some chill lounge music. Arriving in a good … Continue reading Tech Watch: Sudio Femtio Review – a solid affordable speaker for any occasion

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Tuesdays with Morrie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

A lesson on learning to keep hope alive in the face of death. There’s a point in the play Tuesdays with Morrie where Morrie Schwartz, Mitch Albom’s former professor, poses him two questions: “are you as human as you can be”, and “are you at peace with yourself?” These are questions that’ve been sitting at the back of our minds for some time now, brought to the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Tuesdays with Morrie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Music, Singapore

Preview: Baybeats 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

In a time where most festivals have gone fully digital, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay sheds a little light on the performing arts scene and live performances with the return of Baybeats in a live format, following an interim digital edition back in August. Formed on the basis of being “a festival by the community, for the community,” Baybeats 2020 will be a hybrid … Continue reading Preview: Baybeats 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

vOilah! 2020: A Virtual Voyage Through Masterpieces

Running as part of the 2020 vOilah! France Singapore Festival, the Fantasium Group capitalised on their expertise in Virtual Reality (VR) to curate and present an art experience like no other with A Virtual Voyage Through Masterpieces. The experience featured VR films based on masterpieces by Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Gaugin and Adrianrnold Böcklin, presented at Gardens by the Bay. The family-friendly programme included three … Continue reading vOilah! 2020: A Virtual Voyage Through Masterpieces

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