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

Preview: Chef – Bibimbap vs Chili Crab at Resorts World Sentosa

This school holiday, drop by Resorts World Sentosa for a theatrical extravaganza to tantalize all five of your senses ! CHEF: Bibimbap vs. Chilli Crab is a non-verbal food musical performance that uses live beatboxing and b-boying to tell the story of the Green and Red chefs locked in an intense battle of food know-how – with an extra generous serving of humour and fun! CHEF will … Continue reading Preview: Chef – Bibimbap vs Chili Crab at Resorts World Sentosa

bakchormeeboyJune 6, 2017Leave a comment

Arts, New Opera Singapore, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre.

Preview: L’incoronazione di Poppea – C. Monteverdi by New Opera Singapore

New Opera Singapore returns with their annual production this year to present Claudio Monteverdi’s historical opera L’incoronazione di Poppea, or the coronation of Poppaea, referring specifically to the rise of Roman Emperor Nero’s mistress. First staged in 1650, L’incoronazione di Poppea bucks the trend of atypical morality, and the crux of the opera’s success is dependent on Poppaea’s scandalous love affair with Nero, alongside other morally compromised main … Continue reading Preview: L’incoronazione di Poppea – C. Monteverdi by New Opera Singapore

bakchormeeboyJune 4, 2017June 4, 2017Leave a comment

Arts, Film, London, Review, Singapore

Review: The Shepherd (El Pastor) dir. Jonathan Cenzual Burley

There’s always been something inherently heroic about a narrative of pastoral beauty and the encroaching enemies of construction and progress. The Shepherd, written and directed by Jonathan Cenzual Burley, is a fine, beautifully shot manifestation of that, and a stellar example of an exercise in cinematic pacing. The Shepherd opens with a gorgeous ten-minute sequence of the Spanish countryside, seen through the eyes of middle-aged shepherd and protagonist Anselmo (Miguel Martin), as … Continue reading Review: The Shepherd (El Pastor) dir. Jonathan Cenzual Burley

bakchormeeboyJune 2, 2017Leave a comment

Arts, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatreworks

Preview: Dramatised Readings 2017 by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab

TheatreWorks has birthed an all new triple threat of promising new writers from their latest Writers’ Lab workshops. Having received dramaturgical mentorship from internationally renowned playwright Tony Perez, Isaac Lim, Tan Mae Shen and Beverly Wee are ready to showcase their finished works in a one day only performance of Dramatised Readings. Directed by Tan Shou Chen, the three writers’ new works will hear their plays … Continue reading Preview: Dramatised Readings 2017 by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab

bakchormeeboyJune 1, 2017Leave a comment

Arts, Children's Theatre, Esplanade Concert Hall, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatres

Preview: Hansel and Gretel by Orchestra of the Music Makers

The forest is dark and cold as night But what do we see there in the clearing’s light? A house made of sweets, oh what a delight! How could a hungry child resist such a sight? But not all that’s sweet is cause for joy, For she who lives within has planned this ploy. Hansel and Gretel remains one of the brothers Grimms’ best loved fairytales. … Continue reading Preview: Hansel and Gretel by Orchestra of the Music Makers

bakchormeeboyMay 30, 2017Leave a comment

Arts, Esplanade Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., SRT, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: Forbidden City by SRT

What really happened in the Forbidden City over a century ago? Who was the real Dowager Empress? The Dragon Lady of myth? Or a misunderstood victim of circumstance? Singapore Repertory Theatre and the Esplanade will be restaging one of Singapore’s most successful original musicals this August with Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress. With three sold-out runs and over 100,000 tickets sold, this epic musical returns … Continue reading Preview: Forbidden City by SRT

bakchormeeboyMay 30, 2017June 25, 2017Leave a comment

Food, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Goodwood Park Durian Fiesta 2017

Goodwood Park’s beloved Durian Fiesta returns once again this year, featuring all of their favourite scrumptious desserts and more. Made from only the most premium D24 and Mao Shan Wang durians, these creative confections prove that the durian is deserving of the title of King of Fruits, and these desserts are full of pulpy goodness and interesting twists to pique your interest. Alongside the 14 … Continue reading Preview: Goodwood Park Durian Fiesta 2017

bakchormeeboyMay 30, 2017Leave a comment

Preview, Singapore, Singapore Sports, Sports

Preview: Italy vs Scotland – International Rugby Test Match

This June, get your tickets and get set to witness two of Europe’s biggest rugby teams as they go head to head in the first international Test Match held at the new National Stadium. With both Italy and Scotland en route to Fiji and Australia to play a series of matches, our sunny island happens to be their stopover point, and their match will mark … Continue reading Preview: Italy vs Scotland – International Rugby Test Match

bakchormeeboyMay 30, 2017May 30, 2017Leave a comment

Arts, Kids, Review, Singapore

Review: Gallery Children’s Biennale – Dreams and Stories at the National Gallery Singapore

This school holiday, don’t just send your kids to tuition; head on down for a mix of both fun and education at the inaugural Gallery Children’s Biennale at the National Gallery! Running from from now till 8 October, the first ever Gallery Children’s Biennale is chock full of fun for the whole family. Themed Dreams and Stories, the exhibition features both international and local artworks and … Continue reading Review: Gallery Children’s Biennale – Dreams and Stories at the National Gallery Singapore

bakchormeeboyMay 29, 2017Leave a comment

Arts, Chinese Theatre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Theatre Practice, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Review: Kitchen Series – #AhMa by The Theatre Practice

The Theatre Practice (TTP) has always been a pioneer of different theatre experiences in Singapore, such as the Poor Theatre Series a few years back. This year, TTP has come up with the Practice Tuckshop, a move to bring the arts to the community as a collaborative space in front of TTP’s headquarters along Waterloo Street. In-line with their aim of bringing people and art … Continue reading Review: Kitchen Series – #AhMa by The Theatre Practice