Kalaa Utsavam 2018: Parasu – The Story of An Ultimate Warrior by Avant Theatre (Review)

A collection of tales about the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu In Hindu mythology, the warrior sage Parasu is best known for being the sixth avatar of the god Lord Vishnu, maintainer of balance in the universe. Blessed with immense power and war sense when visited by the god Shiva one day, Parasu is simultaneously cursed with a seemingly unending anger that both feeds his … Continue reading Kalaa Utsavam 2018: Parasu – The Story of An Ultimate Warrior by Avant Theatre (Review)

Review: Guards at the Taj by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Harrowing tale of male friendship torn asunder by contrasting beliefs; a must-watch. American playwright Rajiv Joseph is a modern master of the two-man play. Across some of his other works (Gruesome Playground Injuries, The North Pool), Joseph is able to quickly establish familiar encounters between two people who find the oddest, yet relatable connections to each other, developing it over the course of his writing before … Continue reading Review: Guards at the Taj by Singapore Repertory Theatre

“Every Dining Experience Should Be Extraordinary”: Culinary Publication Table Tales Launches Fourth Edition

Every dining experience should be extraordinary. That’s the motto of partners and fellow foodies Karin van Vliet and Peter Ulrich, who have just launched the fourth edition of their dining guide Table Tales, compiling a collection of 10 fantastic dining destinations with restaurants in Singapore that left an impression on the couple. Table Tales was born of Karin’s love of eating, specifically eating out at her favourite … Continue reading “Every Dining Experience Should Be Extraordinary”: Culinary Publication Table Tales Launches Fourth Edition

Review: Just A Breath Away dir. Daniel Roby (French Film Festival 2018)

Unusual premise couples with family drama to leave viewers breathless Last week, Daniel Roby’s Just A Breath Away opened the 2018 French Film Festival Singapore. The post-apocalyptic thriller film follows separated parents Mathieu (Roman Duris) and Anna (Olga Kurylenko), as they raise an 11 year old daughter, Sarah, with a unique childhood illness. Forced to survive in a hermetic, bubble-like chamber with its own oxygen supply and … Continue reading Review: Just A Breath Away dir. Daniel Roby (French Film Festival 2018)

Preview: Christmas Wonderland 2018 at Gardens By The Bay

Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Wonderland returns this December for its fifth edition to shine brighter than ever! Inspired by the Christmas fairs and carnivals all over Europe, Christmas Wonderland is set to return with an edition that’s bigger than ever before, with new highlights and attractions to look forward to, including a brand new Garden Rhapsody – The Christmas Special light and sound show, … Continue reading Preview: Christmas Wonderland 2018 at Gardens By The Bay

Arbora: One Faber Group Unveils New Garden Dining Concept

One Faber Group has unveiled Arbora – a brand new hilltop garden dining concept atop the majestic hills and views of Mount Faber. Named after the Latin word “Arbor”, referring to trees, the concept is naturally all about the trees one of Singapore’s earliest parks is surrounded by, of which the area spans over 40 hectares of treetops and penty of flora and fauna. Located at … Continue reading Arbora: One Faber Group Unveils New Garden Dining Concept

#PERRIERxWILD: Limited Edition Bottles Designed by Juan Travieso Up For Grabs As Perrier Goes Wild

Hailing from France and used almost universally throughout every bar in the world, PERRIER, the world’s no.1 sparkling bottled water, has launched a brand new campaign: #PERRIERxWILD. The campaign sees the brand collaborating with New York based abstract artist Juan Travieso, creating a series of limited edition bottle labels. On these labels, Travieso applies his signature style of geometrics meets photography and reinterprets portraits of a … Continue reading #PERRIERxWILD: Limited Edition Bottles Designed by Juan Travieso Up For Grabs As Perrier Goes Wild

Preview:《95生活》Blk 95 by Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Youth Drama Troupe

Ordinary estate Ordinary HDB block Ordinary people Extraordinary moments The residents of Blk 95 live varied lives, going about their ordinary routines as they live, work and play together. Presented by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Youth Drama Troupe, watch as this adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town by American playwright Thornton Wilder, is given a local, Hokkien twist as Blk 95 brings audiences on a journey to uncover your … Continue reading Preview:《95生活》Blk 95 by Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Youth Drama Troupe

Amazon Prime Kicks Off the Holiday Season Over 50 Days of Deals

Gathering members of the media for an intimate Christmas party (affectionately dubbed the “Prime Holiday Pasar Malam”) last Thursday, Amazon Prime announced that it’s about to make the holiday season a whole lot jollier. For Amazon Prime members in Singapore, online shopping season is now in full swing following their recent 11.11 deal event, and will be offering up deals on everything from toys and electronics … Continue reading Amazon Prime Kicks Off the Holiday Season Over 50 Days of Deals

667, Omnibus Film By Local Filmmakers, Screens Again This November at the SCCC

To celebrate the latest win of local filmmaker, Jun Chong, whose debut short film Ke《客》, was awarded the Best Asian Short at the 13th Sapporo International Short Film Festival, the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre will be offering film lovers another chance to catch the widely acclaimed omnibus film 667. Ke《客》 is a 13-minute Hakka short that follows the desperate journey of an elderly woman to find … Continue reading 667, Omnibus Film By Local Filmmakers, Screens Again This November at the SCCC