The Studios 2019: Miss British by The Art of Strangers (Review)

Post-colonial blues from the personal stories of three minority actresses.  With a title like Miss British, it’s easy to assume that the second show of the Esplanade’s 2019 The Studios Season is all about British identity. It’s a misnomer, and in fact, deals primarily with the impact, trauma and legacy that British colonialism has left behind on minorities. Directed by Felipe Cervera, Miss British comes at a timely … Continue reading The Studios 2019: Miss British by The Art of Strangers (Review)

Review: A Silent Hour – Buskers of Singapore by Toy Factory

Bridging the distance between audiences and buskers. Toy Factory is breaking new ground this year with their outreach programme for inclusive theatre sharing, presenting brand new ways and forms of experiencing the arts, not only through new technologies or ways of staging, but even the form itself. With A Silent Hour: Buskers of Singapore, creator Stanley Seah puts the spotlight on musician Yee Kien, one of … Continue reading Review: A Silent Hour – Buskers of Singapore by Toy Factory

Preview: SSO Gala – Missa Solemnis · Masaaki Suzuki

In 1819, the year Raffles landed in Singapore, Beethoven wrote the first notes of Missa Solemnis. A grand setting of Mass, the work is considered one of the composer’s greatest achievements at the height of his career, a point in his life when Beethoven was practically completely deaf. The great composer never got a chance to hear his work, and on the opening page wrote “From … Continue reading Preview: SSO Gala – Missa Solemnis · Masaaki Suzuki

Travel Time: Easter Celebration at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali

BALI, INDONESIA – This Easter, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali is set to present a number of exciting activities, including a bountiful brunch with delicious delicacies and family-friendly activities. Little ones can take part in a fun Easter Egg Hunt and even meet the Easter Bunny at the resort. For Easter Sunday Brunch at the Anarasa Restaurant, chefs will be preparing international delights from … Continue reading Travel Time: Easter Celebration at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali

The Studios 2019: An Interview with Felipe Cervera, Director of Miss British

As the Esplanade’s 2019 seasons of The Studios roars into its second week, The Art of Strangers presents a brand new show – Miss British. Based off an original idea by Sharon Frese, who stars alongside Grace Kalaiselvi, Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai and Riduan Zalani, Miss British is a devised, multi-disciplinary work questioning the British identity, thinking about issues of both the monarchy and slave trade. What then are the prejudices and social hierarchies left behind … Continue reading The Studios 2019: An Interview with Felipe Cervera, Director of Miss British

Shanghai Nights: Liao Zhai Rocks! by The Theatre Practice (Review)

An overseas debut and source of Singaporean pride. SHANGHAI, CHINA – Presenting their original musical Liao Zhai Rocks! overseas for the very first time, it’s hard not to feel a sense of pride seeing The Theatre Practice’s name displayed across the massive theatre at Shanghai Culture Square. Written by Wu Xi, with soundtrack by Eric Ng and lyrics by Xiaohan, the musical feels only appropriate as debut, … Continue reading Shanghai Nights: Liao Zhai Rocks! by The Theatre Practice (Review)

Review: Always Every Time by Ground Z-0

Between living and dying, as presented by Ground Z-0. There are only two things that are certain in life – birth and death. With Always Every Time, Ground Z-0 presents the Singapore premiere of two new works each dealing with one of these certainties – Adib Kosnan’s Tiap Kali Aku… (Every Time I…) and Zelda Tatiana Ng’s 我在你左右 (Always On My Mind).  The double-bill began with Tiap Kali … Continue reading Review: Always Every Time by Ground Z-0

Design Orchard: Bringing Design To New Heights with Technology

In partnership with Silversea Media Group, Design Orchard takes its design to new heights with brand new retail technologies this April to showcase new frontiers in virtual reality (VR), as well as scent technology, to elevate the shopping experience. From 5th to 21st April, a virtual replica of the Design Orchard store will be available to browse, as shoppers can simply access more information about … Continue reading Design Orchard: Bringing Design To New Heights with Technology

#DontTellMeHowToDress: NomadX Wants You To Stand Up For Women

Plaza Singapura’s NomadX is taking a stand against sexual assault and victim shaming of women in Asia this April with #DontTellMeHowToDress. An initiative fronted by Thai supermodel and actress, Ms Cindy Sirinya Bishop (best known as the host of “Asia’s Next Top Model”), what was initially a social media campaign quickly evolved into something far greater as Philippines and now, Singapore has caught on to the … Continue reading #DontTellMeHowToDress: NomadX Wants You To Stand Up For Women

Television Time: BBC Shows April 2019

This April, the BBC brings a whole new series of shows and seasons for that slice of British-ness amidst the pallid way Brexit hangs over the soon-to-be-former European nation…or will it? Either way, settle into your couch with a cup of tea and biscuits, and find comfort in binge watching these quintessentially English shows and more. Check out the list below: BBC EARTH Babies: Their … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows April 2019