Category: Singapore

Arts, Experimental, Interview, Music, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Practice Black Box, Theatres

Spirited Away: Meeting the Team Behind L’arietta’s Purgatory

Stepping into their rehearsal space at UWCSEA, we watch the members of L’arietta’s upcoming production of Purgatory already in the midst of a jovial conversation, easily cracking jokes with each other while chatting animatedly. It’s the very image of a happy family, and we were taken with how in sync the entire group felt at first sight. Founded in mid-2015 by soprano Akiko Otao and tenor … Continue reading Spirited Away: Meeting the Team Behind L’arietta’s Purgatory

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Arts, Music, party, Review, Singapore

Review: Urban Ventures Street Party 7 – Express Yourself

What a weekend blast! Urban Ventures returned to the street scene with an electrifying 7th edition of their street party! Themed Express Yourself, the party ran from 4pm – 1030pm along Keng Saik Road, and there was plenty of fun to be had for hours on end amidst the dozens of flea market stalls, creative writers and live music. Although initially slow, an increasing number of visitors … Continue reading Review: Urban Ventures Street Party 7 – Express Yourself

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Arts, Centre 42, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: Who’s Next Door? by Tapestry Playback Theatre (presented by Singapore Kindness Movement)

This week, in an effort to encourage increased interaction between neighbours in the hope of a better neighbourhood and society, The Singapore Kindness Movement presents Who’s Next Door? – a playback theatre piece encouraging audience members to speak share their own stories and experiences growing up in their respective neighbourhoods. Playing at the Centre 42 Black Box to the public on 24th October, while reaching out to … Continue reading Review: Who’s Next Door? by Tapestry Playback Theatre (presented by Singapore Kindness Movement)

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Arts, Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, Music, Review, Singapore, Theatres

Review: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys’ Choir

Taking place at the grand, sprawling Esplanade Hall, the Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys’ Choir put on a rousing show for the nearly sold out show last Saturday. The concert began with famed organist Magne Draagen as he emerged from the wings and sat at the Esplanade’s huge pipe organ (yes, we’re as surprised as you are that the Esplanade has one). We couldn’t help … Continue reading Review: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys’ Choir

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Perspectives Film Festival 2017

Singapore’s only student-run festival returns for its 10th edition this October! Having opened last Friday with the Singaporean premiere of award winning director Matthew Heineman’s City of Ghosts (which will also be playing at the Singapore Writers Festival in November), the annual Perspectives Film Festival is organized by students from the Nanayang Technological University’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information from start to end, … Continue reading Preview: Perspectives Film Festival 2017

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Arts, Finger Players, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre

Review: Poop! by The Finger Players

Every so often, a theatrical production that gets just about everything right comes along, enchanting audiences from the opening lines and holding them spellbound till the very end. One of these plays happens to be Poop!, one of The Finger Players’ best, and most alluring plays. As they condensed a deceptively simple plot, captivating puppetry, blacklight theatre and musings on grief and death into an hour, there … Continue reading Review: Poop! by The Finger Players

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Arts, Fashion, Singapore, Sports

The Godfather Speaks: WTA Gala Night Shines A Spotlight On Singaporean Talent

Daniel Boey, Singapore’s very own Godfather of Fashion, knows a thing or two about haters. In the many years he’s been involved as a producer, he’s received no shortage of ignorant comments and snide remarks. Just take a look at some of the comments on a recent Channel News Asia article: To them, Boey responds nonchalantly: “If they don’t get it, that’s their problem. They … Continue reading The Godfather Speaks: WTA Gala Night Shines A Spotlight On Singaporean Talent

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Food, Preview, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

Resorts World Sentosa Launches Luxurious Ladies’ Night Experience at CURATE

Here’s a new reason for you to head down to Resorts World Sentosa on a Friday night: one of our favourite restaurants, CURATE, will be getting a weekly makeover as it transforms from fancy restaurant to buzzing Ladies Night! Originally a fine dining destination dedicated to preparing menus that are almost akin to art from Resident Chef Benjamin Halat and various international Michelin guests chefs, … Continue reading Resorts World Sentosa Launches Luxurious Ladies’ Night Experience at CURATE

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore

38 Artists Contribute New Work to Esplanade’s 80by80 Exhibition

If you’ve ever walked from City Hall to the Esplanade, chances are you’ll have passed through the Esplanade Tunnel and caught a glimpse of an ongoing visual arts exhibition at least once. But no such luck today – for the first time since 2002, the Esplanade closed off the Esplanade Tunnel specially for the launch of their new exhibition – 80by80. Featuring 38 diverse local … Continue reading 38 Artists Contribute New Work to Esplanade’s 80by80 Exhibition

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Arts, Circus, Preview, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Flying Through Time by Resorts World Sentosa

If you’ve heard of Korean theatrical extravaganzas such as NANTA, JUMP and BEAT, then you’ll be overjoyed to hear that the brains behind these performances Choi Chul Ki will be returning to our shores this December with an all new show that promises an epic performance with more that’s more epic than ever, with a big heart, and even bigger stunts! Earlier this year, Choi … Continue reading Preview: Flying Through Time by Resorts World Sentosa

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