The 5 Biggest Video Game Conventions You Need To Know About

The 5 biggest video game conventions you need to know about Around 211 million people around the world are believed to regularly enjoy video games. For players, designers and programmers the chance to join together with likeminded enthusiasts is an opportunity that can’t be missed. Whether they’re into virtual reality accessories, the latest first-person shooter titles or mobile slot games, the prospect of hearing talks from industry … Continue reading The 5 Biggest Video Game Conventions You Need To Know About

bakchormeeboyDecember 12, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, London, Review, Singapore, Theatre

In London’s (Off) West End 2018: I and You by Hampstead Theatre, on IGTV (Review)

A good gateway for phone-addicted teenagers to get introduced to theatre. LONDON – As technology develops, so does theatre, and Hampstead Theatre made the unprecedented move to make theatre increasingly accessible to the public by putting up the sold out production of Lauren Gunderson’s I and You on IGTV for 72 hours last weekend. Directed by Hampstead Theatre artistic director Edward Hall, I and You stars Game of Thrones’ Maisie Williams … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: I and You by Hampstead Theatre, on IGTV (Review)

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Arts, Experimental, London, Singapore

In London’s West End 2018: Hole by the Royal Court Theatre (Review)

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. LONDON – Armed with six women, diverse in colour and shape making up the cast of Hole, Game of Thrones star Ellie Kendrick’s playwriting debut rolls out like a storm. Hole crackles with static energy and rumbles like the peal of thunder, gathering the rage of centuries of women before unleashing it in a fiery rain of flashing lights and sheer energy … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Hole by the Royal Court Theatre (Review)

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Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore

Pangdemonium’s 2019 Season: Present Tense/Future Perfect

It’s once again time for Pangdemonium to get audiences revved up and excited before the holiday season as they announce their 2019 lineup and release their all new season ticket! In 2019, Pangdemonium will delve into Present Tense/Future Perfect, as they reflect on the whirlwind of affairs that 2018 has seen, from Malaysia’s political storm to continued wars in the Middle East, the historic meeting between Trump … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s 2019 Season: Present Tense/Future Perfect

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Arts, London, Review, Singapore, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

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

Sibling rivalry takes centrestage as the searing Californian heat serves as the backdrop to this Sam Shepard classic LONDON – Armed with the combined star power of TV stars Kit Harington and Johnny Flynn, this new production of True West already sets itself up with high expectations. The Sam Shepard classic follows would-be screenwriter Austin (Harington) as he housesits for his mother (Madeleine Potter) while … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: True West at the Vaudeville Theatre (Review)

bakchormeeboyDecember 5, 2018August 13, 2019Leave a comment

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In London’s West End 2018: Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre (Review)

Fearless all-American musical completely deserving of its fandom and following. LONDON – Taking on the subtitle ‘An American Musical’ is a bold move. After all, what exactly is it that makes something quintessentially American, a country built on colonisation and civil war? For Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, it’s a surprisingly simple answer – going back to America’s very own roots to tell a tale of history, and in … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre (Review)

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Arts, London, Review, Singapore, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s West End 2018: Company at the Gielgud Theatre (Review)

Mid-life crisis spells birthday blues in this bold, genderbent version of Company. LONDON – Genderbending an established work of theatre certainly isn’t a new thing in this day and age. But with Marianne Elliot’s new version of Company, there’s something excitingly modern about how the newly christened Bobbie breathes new life into Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s quintessentially New York musical-comedy. In this production of Company, the musical … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Company at the Gielgud Theatre (Review)

bakchormeeboyDecember 4, 2018August 13, 2019Leave a comment

Singapore

Preview: Other Tongues – A Minority Voices Festival

In a year that has brought hot discussion of privilege, race, class and representation to the forefront of the public consciousness, it’s little wonder that eventually, somebody would rise to the fore and do something spectacular about all these issues. That someone, or rather, someones, are Pooja Nansi and Shridar Mani, organisers of the inaugural Other Tongues literary festival, in celebration of minority voices. A … Continue reading Preview: Other Tongues – A Minority Voices Festival

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Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Malay Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Teater Ekamatra, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: Projek Suitcase 2018 by Teater Ekamatra

Ending off their 30th anniversary celebrations, Teater Ekamatra completes their season with a brand new edition of Projek Suitcase this December! Created by the company in 2003, Projek Suitcase adopted a poor theatre format involving one actor and one suitcase in a performance space, showcasing the effectiveness of a play even in spite of minimal setup, and the power of storytelling from the actor alone. Now, … Continue reading Preview: Projek Suitcase 2018 by Teater Ekamatra

bakchormeeboyDecember 4, 2018December 14, 2018Leave a comment

Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: 32 Artworks Set To Light The City at i Light 2019 – The Bicentennial Edition

Commemorating 200 years since the founding of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles back in 1819, annual lights festival i Light Singapore is set to return for a very special edition in 2019 with the Bicentennial Edition, as the festival reflects on Singapore’s history and growth over the last 700 years. Taking on the theme of Bridges of Time, the festival is set to present 32 sustainable … Continue reading Preview: 32 Artworks Set To Light The City at i Light 2019 – The Bicentennial Edition