SIFA 2019 Preview: Tadashi Suzuki’s Dionysus In Rehearsal

In 2019, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) will return for 18 days in May and June. Marking the second festival helmed by Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani, 2019 promises an even tighter programme of international works and brand new local commissioned works, and perhaps the one show that audiences should save a date for already is none other than SIFA 2019 opening show Dionysus. Presented … Continue reading SIFA 2019 Preview: Tadashi Suzuki’s Dionysus In Rehearsal

Review: A Requiem For Change by LaSalle College of the Arts

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust The ambitious A Requiem For Change takes inspiration from social activist Naomi Klein’s book This Changes Everything, tackling big, contemporary concepts of climate change, political upheaval and capitalism. A devised work by David Glass in collaboration with students from the East 15 Drama School and LASALLE College of the arts, A Requiem For Change goes surreal in order to fully expand on and explain … Continue reading Review: A Requiem For Change by LaSalle College of the Arts

CryptoArt

CryptoArt – the Eclectic Future of Modern Art? Photo by ETC / Public Domain Throughout modern history, contemporary visual arts have been a sphere through which artists and creatives reflect on and discuss the era in which they are living. As technology embeds itself further into our daily lives, artists are becoming increasingly inspired to both portray innovations using traditional mediums and create new, virtual experiences. In fact, these … Continue reading CryptoArt

Preview: OSIM Sundown Marathon 2019

Asia’s biggest night run, OSIM Sundown Marathon is set to return to Singapore on 1st June 2019, under the new event management of Infinitus Productions (Run For Hope, New Paper Big Walk). Bringing a fresh perspective to Asia’s biggest night run, the team will continue to preserve the race’s unique night unique characteristics that make the race a favourite amongst the running community, and continue … Continue reading Preview: OSIM Sundown Marathon 2019

Super Rugby 2019: HITO-Communications SUNWOLVES Set to Open Their 2019 Season At The Singapore National Stadium

Tickets to see the HITO-Communications SUNWOLVES in action during the 2019 Mitsubishi Estate Super Rugby season are now on sale, with Singapore’s adopted home team set to return to Singapore to play two respective matches in 2019, including their first match of the season. On 16th February 2019, the SUNWOLVES are set to take on THE SHARKS at the Singapore National Stadium, with fans encouraged … Continue reading Super Rugby 2019: HITO-Communications SUNWOLVES Set to Open Their 2019 Season At The Singapore National Stadium

Preview: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro

Since their debut at the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, high concept Japanese martial arts meets drumming troupe Drum Tao has been seen by more than 8 million spectators over 26 countries and 500 cities. Come March 2019, get ready to be wowed as they return to Singapore’s MES Theatre for a brand new brand new show to showcase their innovative and exhilarating Taiko drumming! Titled Rhythm of Tribe, the … Continue reading Preview: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro

Preview: Income Eco Run 2019

Aimed in part to promote sustainability and to reduce waste, the annual Income Eco Run (IER) 2019 is now open for registration. Set to be held at the F1 Pit Building on 28th April 2019, Southeast Asia’s premier eco run is back with even more new initiatives to encourage participants to continue their journey towards zero waste. With the key message and aim to reduce … Continue reading Preview: Income Eco Run 2019

SGIFF 2018: Cannonball dir. Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (Review)

Whimsical roadtrip to nowhere Experimental films are often a love/hate affair, leaving one either completely baffled, or bowled over by its form. Often, it leaves us reeling as the latter, but for road trip film Cannonball, we were left surprised by how it ended up more charming than it has any right to be. Cannonball follows partners and music duo Frank and Lily as they set off … Continue reading SGIFF 2018: Cannonball dir. Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (Review)

Museum Musings: Weixin Quek Chong Wins Grand Prize at Singapore Art Musuem’s President’s Young Talents 2018

The Singapore Art Museum has announced the winners of the seventh edition of the President’s Young Talents at an awards ceremony graced by Madam Halimah Yacob, President of the Republic of Singapore. Taking home the Grand Prize was artist Weixin Quek Chong with her artwork titled sft crsh ctrl, while Yanyun Chen‘s The scars that write us garnered the most votes by members of public … Continue reading Museum Musings: Weixin Quek Chong Wins Grand Prize at Singapore Art Musuem’s President’s Young Talents 2018

In London’s West End 2018: True West at the Vaudeville Theatre (Preview)

Star power is abound in London as always, but with Game of Thrones star Kit Harington and Lovesick star Johnny Flynn onstage at the same time, who can possibly resist? In True West, the two stars play warring brothers Austin and Lee in the West End premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winner Sam Shepard’s True West. First premiering in San Francisco back in 1980, the modern classic follows screenwriter Austin and his estranged brother Lee, suddenly … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: True West at the Vaudeville Theatre (Preview)