foodXculture: An Interview with Christina Keilthy, Founder and Co-Owner of Mod-Peranakan Restaurant Godmama

Christina Keilthy’s history is an interesting one, hailing from the fast-moving consumer good industry and having dealt with brands from Danone Yogurt to Evian Water, and even Wrigley’s chewing gum (she also happens to be the brains behind the brand’s Eclipse mints, circumventing Singapore’s strict chewing gum sale laws). But F&B, and a restaurant at that, was a whole new world and untapped territory for … Continue reading foodXculture: An Interview with Christina Keilthy, Founder and Co-Owner of Mod-Peranakan Restaurant Godmama

Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2020

As we approach Chinese New Year once again, so does the Esplanade’s annual Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts. Come the year of the Rat, often considered a symbol of wit, imagination and curiosity, Huayi is set to bring these traits to life in its programming, with a line-up of leading Chinese artists from Singapore and beyond between 31st January and 9th February 2020. Presenting a mix … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2020

Review: Cats presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 19/12/19) Feline fever dream impresses with its acrobatic skills and musical grandeur, landing squarely on its feet.  As a musical that’s stood the test of time and still receives acclaim over 40 years later, the plot of Cats, if you can call it a plot, is incredibly simple. Once a year, the Jellicle Cats gather around what appears to be a junkyard … Continue reading Review: Cats presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

Review: Single Mothers by Dwayne Ng

★★★☆☆ (Performance attended 20/12/19) New play tackles the challenges of single motherhood, and shows potential for more.  Being a single mother certainly isn’t easy. On top of one’s actual obligations to take care of one’s child more or less alone, the situation is often further complicated by society’s expectations and judgment thrust upon them. The trials and tribulations of single motherhood then are explored in … Continue reading Review: Single Mothers by Dwayne Ng

Review: Crazy Christmas 2019 – Crazy Grinch Asians by Dream Academy

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 17/12/19) Dream Academy’s A-Team come together for a festive variety show to do what they do best – having fun, spreading joy and laughter. If it’s one company that knows how to play to their strengths, it’s Dream Academy. Following a four year hiatus since its last edition in 2015, the local theatre company has triumphantly brought back their crowd-pleasing Crazy Christmas once again, … Continue reading Review: Crazy Christmas 2019 – Crazy Grinch Asians by Dream Academy

In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Red Palace by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 1/12/19) Fairytales as you’ve never experienced them before – now with a feminist twist. LONDON – Most of the fairy tales we grew up with are problematic in their own right, with far too many involving princesses pining for princes riding in on a white horse, or damsels in distress awaiting a hero to come save them. With Red Palace, Shotgun Carousel returns to the … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Red Palace by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

Preview: Xiqu – Chinese Opera Series 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Come 2020, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is set to launch Xiqu – Chinese Opera Series to present different forms of xiqu (Chinese Opera) throughout the year. Literally translating to musical theatre, xiqu is one of the oldest art forms in the world and tells timeless stories deeply rooted in Chinese culture and traditions. The new programme series will present a variety of large-scale and intimate … Continue reading Preview: Xiqu – Chinese Opera Series 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Singapore Art Week 2020: Programmes At Gillman Barracks

While a little off the beaten track, Gillman Barracks remains one of Singapore’s premier visual arts destinations with its host of galleries all gathered in a single location. For Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2020, the venue will host an array of inspiring and innovative art experiences from 11th to 19th January 2020. Expect to see work by over 80 artists from Singapore and beyond, including … Continue reading Singapore Art Week 2020: Programmes At Gillman Barracks

Hotels & Holidays: Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali Celebrates Double Win at the 2019 World Travel Awards

BALI, INDONESIA – Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali has just been named as Indonesia’s Leading Resort and Bali’s Leading Family Resort (second consecutive year) at the 2019 World Travel Awards Asia, which are recognised globally as a hallmark of industry excellence. The family lifestyle resort, which is located within easy walking distance to the beach, graciously received both honours in a glittering Gala Ceremony … Continue reading Hotels & Holidays: Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali Celebrates Double Win at the 2019 World Travel Awards

Exhibition Extravaganza: Kelley Cheng’s Proportion & Emotion at National Design Centre

Despite being trained in architecture, designer Kelley Cheng refrains from calling herself one, simply because over the last two decades of her illustrious career, she has done far more than just design spaces. Her breadth of work spans the roles of editor, writer, curator, spatial designer, graphic designer, video director, interactive designer, and educator, among others, and to this day, continues to put out work … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Kelley Cheng’s Proportion & Emotion at National Design Centre