Pesta Raya 2018: An Interview with Zulfadli ‘Big’ Rashid (Alkesah)

Just as one’s ears prick up for a story the moment one hears the magical words ‘once upon a time’, storytellers of Malay folklore begin their tales with an equally powerful opener – ‘alkesah’, or ‘as the story goes’. And celebrating that long history of oral tradition then, is the aptly titled Esplanade commissioned musical Alkesah, opening the Esplanade’s 2018 Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of the … Continue reading Pesta Raya 2018: An Interview with Zulfadli ‘Big’ Rashid (Alkesah)

Because I Love You: An Interview with Shen Tan and Tan Shou Chen of Theatreworks’ 13.13.13

Theatreworks is having a busy July, dedicating the entirety of the month to activities surrounding their Writers Lab programme, from dramatised readings of plays born out of the Lab to the annual 24-Hour Playwriting Competition to be held at Haw Par Villa. But amidst it all, they’ll also be premiering their first mainstage show of the year in the form of Shen Tan’s 13.13.13 in her professional … Continue reading Because I Love You: An Interview with Shen Tan and Tan Shou Chen of Theatreworks’ 13.13.13

National Youth Film Awards 2018: Double the Number of Entries with Introduction of New Open Youth Category

*SCAPE has announced the finalists across all 28 award categories at the fourth edition of the National Youth Film Awards (NYFA). This year, over 450 qualified entries were received, marking a one hundred percent increase in entries from 2017. Much of this could be attributed to the inaugural launch of an entirely new Open Youth Category on top of the pre-existing Media Student Category, almost doubling … Continue reading National Youth Film Awards 2018: Double the Number of Entries with Introduction of New Open Youth Category

Review: Love and Duty – Mozart’s Il Re Pastore by The Opera People

Mozart gets funky in this accessible new interpretation that sets Il Re Pastore in a nightclub. Opera often gets a bad rap for being stuffy and inaccessible to the general public. But in their debut production, The Opera People are pulling out all the stops to produce a show that anyone from any background would be more open to attend and be able to appreciate. … Continue reading Review: Love and Duty – Mozart’s Il Re Pastore by The Opera People

Celebrating The Beautiful Game: Singapore Sports Hub’s Inaugural Festival of Football

The World Cup may already be halfway through, but the Singapore Sports Hub’s inaugural Festival of Football will be going strong all the way till end July, with a plethora of family friendly activities to celebrate the Beautiful Game together as one! Taking place at OCBC Square, just outside Kallang Wave Mall at Stadium MRT Station, the Festival of Football has transformed the square into … Continue reading Celebrating The Beautiful Game: Singapore Sports Hub’s Inaugural Festival of Football

Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: Building A Character (Preview)

When we first saw Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai onstage in Boeing Boeing last year, we knew she was something special. She’s proven that again when we last saw her onstage at the Arts House in The Page On Stage, and we were overjoyed to see her get a chance to take the spotlight all on her own in an upcoming solo show in the 2018 Singapore Theatre Festival. As … Continue reading Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: Building A Character (Preview)

Preview: Makan Cosmopolitan by Ape Studio Limited

We love food, and we love theatre, so if there’s ever an opportunity to get a chance to experience both at once, we’re all for it! This July, that comes in the form of Ape Studio Limited’s Makan Cosmopolitan, the first play in a series of theatre and dining interdisciplinary performances. Directed by Kaykay Nizam and written by multi-disciplinary writer Zulfadli ‘Big’ Rashid, Makan Cosmopolitan united 3 culturally diverse actors: Ebi … Continue reading Preview: Makan Cosmopolitan by Ape Studio Limited

Review: Chinatown Crossings by Drama Box

A melancholic trip down memory lane that effectively harnesses the history and geography of the place once known as Kreta Ayer. If you had a chance to look at photos of Chinatown in the 70s and 80s, it would virtually be unrecognizable from the same bustling tourist district of today. There are so many aspects of Chinatown that have changed over the years, and with Chinatown … Continue reading Review: Chinatown Crossings by Drama Box

Local Sports: Canon announces New Ambassador Joseph Schooling and New Deal for Singapore Bowling Federation

Canon has announced two sports sponsorship agreements that will see the photographic and digital imaging company supporting local sporting talent. Says Melvyn Ho, Senior Vice President and Head of Singapore Operations at Canon: “Through the experience of partnerships, we can see these ambassadors grow. Every athlete has a unique story and this story galvanizes the nation and inspires the next generation of athletes to do better.” The … Continue reading Local Sports: Canon announces New Ambassador Joseph Schooling and New Deal for Singapore Bowling Federation

RWS’ Football Fever 2018: That’s How You Celebrate A Goal

The 2018 World Cup in Russia is fast hurtling towards a pulsating end, with bars, pubs and other establishments all over Singapore determined to deliver the most enduring, heart-stopping on-pitch action with the best deals and creating a fun atmosphere for the match screenings. But if there’s one event that you have got to be at, it’s got to be Football Fever 2018 organised by Resorts World … Continue reading RWS’ Football Fever 2018: That’s How You Celebrate A Goal