Category: Singapore

Arts, Books, literature, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2023 – Plot Twist

Plot twists, unexpected combinations and unlikely connections are ahead as the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) returns for its 26th edition from 17 to 26 November 2023. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), SWF 2023 embraces the unpredictable in a series of mould-breaking and genre-bending programmes for all audiences, familiar and new, and asks, what happens when you … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2023 – Plot Twist

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: The Storytelling Centre’s StoryFest takes you on a journey around the Civic District with Story Walk this October

When was the last time you found yourself coming out of City Hall, traipsing across the Esplanade and going past the Singapore River, encountering the Asian Civilisations Museum, and Victoria Theatre? How often do we think about what these places were like before their present state, and can recall the stories that continue to linger long after? This October, find out about these stories and … Continue reading Preview: The Storytelling Centre’s StoryFest takes you on a journey around the Civic District with Story Walk this October

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Arts, Comedy, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

Rishi Budhrani, Singapore’s top comedian, actor and host, is set for a brand new stand-up show this September. Playing at the Drama Centre Theatre from 29th to 30th September, Artificial Indian explores themes of identity – with possible special appearance by some artificial intelligence. After becoming the first stand-up comedian to host the National Day Parade last year, doing an entire sold-out stand-up comedy show … Continue reading Preview: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Andsoforth Unveils The Gentle Club – A Themed Cocktail and Dessert Experience Inspired by “Around the World in 80 Days”

Following the tremendous success of their immersive production Around the World in 80 Days, Andsoforth has announced the launch of The Gentle Club, a theatrical cocktail and dessert experience set this September. The Gentle Club, formerly known as The Reform Club, was exclusively a Gentlemen’s Club for men. However, Mr. Phileas and Aouda Fogg (inspired by the characters from Jules Verne’s novel) are pleased to … Continue reading Andsoforth Unveils The Gentle Club – A Themed Cocktail and Dessert Experience Inspired by “Around the World in 80 Days”

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design, National Design Centre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Design Week

Singapore Design Week 2023 makes life ‘Better by Design’ with a line-up of exhibitions, workshops and pop-ups

Following its successful return last year, mark your calendar for Singapore Design Week 2023 (SDW 2023) which will take place across the city from 21 September to 1 October. Organised by the DesignSingapore Council (Dsg), the 11-day festival will present an extraordinary showcase of Singapore’s distinctive brand of creativity while celebrating Dsg’s 20th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, SDW 2023 will adopt Dsg’s motto ‘Better … Continue reading Singapore Design Week 2023 makes life ‘Better by Design’ with a line-up of exhibitions, workshops and pop-ups

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: Dancing with the Cosmos – Three Decades of Work from Kumari Nahappan at The Private Museum

The Private Museum (TPM) Singapore presents Dancing with the Cosmos: Three Decades of Work from Kumari Nahappan, a solo exhibition surveying prominent Singaporean artist Kumari Nahappan’s three-decade-long artistic practice, curated by John Z.W. Tung. This showcase will be the first of the museum’s upcoming line-up of programmes at its new premise, featuring over 50 works which include Nahappan’s monumental site-specific installations, paintings and sculptures, some … Continue reading Art What!: Dancing with the Cosmos – Three Decades of Work from Kumari Nahappan at The Private Museum

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Preview: Immersive Disney Animation comes to Marina Bay Sands this November

Having toured multiple states across the USA, to Canada, to Tokyo, Immersive Disney Animation is finally making its Southeast Asian Premiere in Singapore in November. Slated to be a ‘360-degree multi-sensory experience that takes you inside your favourite Walt Disney Animation Studios movies like never before’, get ready to experience the magic of Disney in a brand new way, when Immersive Disney Animation comes to … Continue reading Preview: Immersive Disney Animation comes to Marina Bay Sands this November

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Arts, News, Singapore

National Arts Council commemorates 40 years of giving at the Patron of the Arts Awards 2023

The National Arts Council (NAC) commemorates 40 years of giving to Singapore’s arts with the Patron of the Arts Awards (POAA) 2023. This year’s edition honours more than 400 patrons comprising a total of 313 individuals and 91 organisations. Collectively they contributed over $45 million in 2022 towards advancing our local arts ecosystem. The patrons’ contributions were recognised at the awards ceremony held on 12 … Continue reading National Arts Council commemorates 40 years of giving at the Patron of the Arts Awards 2023

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Arts, News, Singapore

National Arts Council invites all to join the making of Singapore’s future arts scene with the launch of Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027)

The National Arts Council (NAC) has launched Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027), inviting artists, audiences and stakeholders to play their part and join the development of the arts scene in Singapore. Officiated by Mr Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Second Minister for Law, the launch of Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027) is a culmination of engagements with more than 16,500 stakeholders on their hope for the arts scene in Singapore. Guided by insights … Continue reading National Arts Council invites all to join the making of Singapore’s future arts scene with the launch of Our SG Arts Plan (2023 – 2027)

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Film, News, Review, Reviews, Singapore

★★★★☆ Film Review: The Breaking Ice 燃冬 dir. Anthony Chen

A sensual and spiritual exploration of finding the strength to carry on. It’s been ten years since director Anthony Chen made history when his debut feature, Ilo Ilo, became the first Singaporean film to win the Caméra d’Or award at the Cannes Film Festival. In the ten years since, he’s only grown in stature and regard as an artist, taking on multiple big name projects, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Film Review: The Breaking Ice 燃冬 dir. Anthony Chen

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