Museum Musings: ArtScience Museum Celebrates Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary with Moongazers

In conjunction with their ongoing Floating Utopias exhibition, the ArtScience Musuem is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s landing on the moon with a special event titled Moongazers. Taking place from 18th to 20th July, Moongazers explores the reverberations of Apollo 11’s achievement today and looks into our complex fascination with the Moon through a variety of performances, films, talks and workshops. At the centre of Moongazers is Luke Jerram’s breathtaking Museum of Moon installation, where various programmes … Continue reading Museum Musings: ArtScience Museum Celebrates Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary with Moongazers

bakchormeeboyJuly 15, 2019Leave a comment

Arts, Opera, Review, Singapore

Review: Dwarf by The Opera People

Zemlinsky’s opera receives a high school twist that exposes society’s ugly prejudices. A 1922 Austrian opera may seem like it has little to do with Singapore in 2019, but with The Opera People’s Dwarf, there may be more similarities than meets the eye. While the original Der Zwerg closely followed its Wildean source material The Infantata’s Birthday, where a Spanish Infantata (princess) receives a dwarf for her birthday, only … Continue reading Review: Dwarf by The Opera People

bakchormeeboyJuly 14, 20193 Comments

72-13, Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatreworks

TheatreWorks’ N.O.W. 2019 Opens

The first edition of TheatreWorks’ N.O.W. programme kicked off on 10th July at 72-13, the home of Theatreworks. Headed by Noorlinah Mohamed, N.O.W. 2019 is set to be the first part of a three year interdisciplinary project focused entirely on spotlighting women creators, thinkers and change-makers, not just in the arts, but across all Singapore industries. Nowhere was this dedication to showcasing women of all backgrounds … Continue reading TheatreWorks’ N.O.W. 2019 Opens

bakchormeeboyJuly 14, 20192 Comments

Arts, Concert, Drama Centre, Preview, Singapore

Hossan-AH 50!: An Interview with Hossan Leong

Best known for his roles on television and stage, over the years, Hossan Leong has grown to become one of our nation’s icons, from The Hossan Leong Show to the host of local game show We Are Singaporeans. Now, the quintessential ‘Singapore Boy’ is about to celebrate his own golden jubilee as he hits the big 5-0 this year, and he’s celebrating with a party … Continue reading Hossan-AH 50!: An Interview with Hossan Leong

bakchormeeboyJuly 12, 201913 Comments

Art What!, Singapore

START at Gillman Barracks to Develop and Promote Art Collecting Locally

This July, Gillman Barracks launches START at Gillman Barracks, a three-day lifestyle event with the aim of developing and engaging potential art collectors and art enthusiasts to start collecting art. Featuring a dedicated retail space with contemporary art, limited edition prints, furniture and fashion by local designers and brands, the event will also be complemented by tours of the precinct with personalities themed around collecting … Continue reading START at Gillman Barracks to Develop and Promote Art Collecting Locally

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Arts, Dance with Me, Food, Preview, Singapore

Preview: The Mem’s Servants by Project Plait and Artistry

Project Plait’s A Samsui Love Affair, which played last year as part of the Singapore Food Festival, impressed us with its elegant mix of dance and delicious food. This year, they’re back again with a brand new site-specific project, this time collaborating with Artistry to present The Mem’s Servants. Set in 1921, The Mem’s Servants takes place as the British Empire is being built at full steam. House 18 Temenggong … Continue reading Preview: The Mem’s Servants by Project Plait and Artistry

bakchormeeboyJuly 12, 2019July 12, 2019Leave a comment

London, Preview, Singapore

Television Time: BBC Shows July 2019

Did you know that 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing? The Apollo 11 lunar landing on 20th July 1969 paved the way for future space exploration and opened doors to endless discoveries. In celebration of that very special date, BBC Studios has specially curated a number of spectacular space-themed programmes to celebrate the 50th anniversary since this historic mission! BBC EARTH BBC Earth … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows July 2019

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Esplanade Theatre, musical, Preview, Singapore

Godot Theatre Company’s Love Ya Mom!: An Interview with the Cast and Creatives

The body swap trope is not an uncommon one in film and television, but has it ever been done onstage? With Taiwan’s Godot Theatre Company, not only have they done that with 2017 musical Love Ya Mom!, but did so with roaring success, becoming the fastest-selling show at the 2017 Taiwan International Festival of Arts. Now, come see the hit show yourself as Godot Theatre Company returns … Continue reading Godot Theatre Company’s Love Ya Mom!: An Interview with the Cast and Creatives

bakchormeeboyJuly 11, 2019July 16, 2019Leave a comment

Singapore

Preview: Singapore Comic Con 2019

Geeks rejoice – the annual Singapore Comic Convention (SGCC) 2019 returns from 7th to 8th December at Marina Bay Sands as part of IMDA’s Singapore Media Festival (SMF). This year, SGCC will bring all your greatest fantasies to life with a rich mix of experiential activities and meet-and-greet sessions with pop culture icons. A star-studded line up of illustrators and toy designers await ticketholders, with appearances … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Comic Con 2019

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Food, Singapore

Local hawker delights receive a gastronomic upgrade at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime Restaurant in celebration of National Day

Come celebrate Singapore in all its gastronomic glory, as PARKROYAL on Pickering injects a touch of luxe into the nation’s humble hawker culture this August with ‘Loco Local’ – a brand new hawker-themed buffet experience. Available at the hotel’s iconic Lime Restaurant for a limited period, diners can look forward to a four-hour feast of local culinary favourites prepared by Lime’s acclaimed team. Imagine a … Continue reading Local hawker delights receive a gastronomic upgrade at PARKROYAL on Pickering’s Lime Restaurant in celebration of National Day