Category: Singapore

Arts, Preview, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins and the cast of ‘2:22 – A Ghost Story’ by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Fear often gets the better of us, and our imaginations begin to run wild. But what if there’s more evidence than just your thoughts that seems to point to something supernatural happening? In 2:22 – A Ghost Story, that is precisely the conundrum at hand, as a young couple who have just moved into their dream home begin to experience strange occurrences at precisely 2:22am … Continue reading An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins and the cast of ‘2:22 – A Ghost Story’ by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Chinese Theatre, Review, Singapore, The Theatre Practice, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: Four Horse Road 四马路 (2023) by The Theatre Practice

Short, sharp vignettes from Waterloo Street’s history leave a lasting impact and a desire to go back. Restagings of theatre productions in Singapore are hard to come by, even more so for complicated works that require extensive logistics and planning. So when The Theatre Practice’s (Practice) previous staging of Four Horse Road was cut short due to the circuit breaker in 2020, it seemed like … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Four Horse Road 四马路 (2023) by The Theatre Practice

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72-13, Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatreworks

T:>Works’ King: An Interview with writer/performer Jo Tan and director Irfan Kasban

Back in 2020, at the height of COVID-19, theatremaker Jo Tan was invited by T:>Works to present a little one-woman show called King, as part of their annual N.O.W. Festival of Women. With pandemic restrictions in place, King, however, was relegated to becoming a live film, streamed online. Now, with the world open again, Jo is taking another stab at the play again, bringing it … Continue reading T:>Works’ King: An Interview with writer/performer Jo Tan and director Irfan Kasban

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Singapore

DBS’s Frontliners as the First Line of Defence Against Scam

Think about this scenario: you’re about to send a large sum overseas after receiving a call from someone claiming to be a government official. They say your account is under investigation, and they need the funds “for verification.” You’re worried but feel the pressure to act fast. Thankfully, DBS scam-trained frontliners notice this unease at the branch counter or reached out before finalizing the transaction. … Continue reading DBS’s Frontliners as the First Line of Defence Against Scam

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Unforgotten The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

Facing one’s fears and trauma to tell the story of survival. There are some things in life that are best left unsaid. But there are also some things that should absolutely be made known, the key parts of one’s own personal history that when spoken aloud, begins a process of healing by acknowledging and facing these debilitating traumas head-on. That is the newfangled methodology young … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Unforgotten The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

Preview: 2:22 – A Ghost Story by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Still in the midst of the 30th anniversary celebrations and coming off a stellar return of Shakespeare in the Park, Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) has announced their next production for 2023 – Danny Robbins’ 2:22 – A Ghost Story. Seeing resounding success on London’s West End and Los Angeles, this award-winning play tells the story of Jenny and Sam, a young couple who have just … Continue reading Preview: 2:22 – A Ghost Story by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Art What!, Arts, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Launch of new artworks by winners of the Julius Baer Next Generation Art Prize

Julius Baer, the leading Swiss wealth management group, proudly launches the new artworks by the six winners of the second edition of the Julius Baer Next Generation Art Prize in a unique virtual showcase. This Asian art prize exemplifies Julius Baer’s dedication to supporting the arts and nurturing future talents at the intersection of art and technology. The newly completed digital artworks by the Prize … Continue reading Art What!: Launch of new artworks by winners of the Julius Baer Next Generation Art Prize

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Art What!: Neo Japan – Pop Art Explored by Onfinitive Project

Onfinitive Project proudly announces Neo Japan: Pop Art Explored, a group show featuring young to established contemporary Japanese artists from well-known figures such as Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara to emerging artists such as Masato Yamaguchi and Hiromi. “By bringing these young Japanese artists to Singapore and positioning them next to wellestablished names, we allow them to take their place at the forefront of the … Continue reading Art What!: Neo Japan – Pop Art Explored by Onfinitive Project

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Singapore

Gaming Culture in Singapore: What Makes YES8 a Buzzword Among Online Players?

Singapore’s gaming scene is booming, with online casinos gaining more fans. YES8 stands out as a top choice for many players. YES8 is loved for its fun gaming and easy-to-use design. This makes it a hit with gamers. As online casinos get more popular, knowing why YES8 is so sought after is key. This article will look into YES8‘s success and the online gaming scene … Continue reading Gaming Culture in Singapore: What Makes YES8 a Buzzword Among Online Players?

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The Theatre Practice’s Four Horse Road: An Interview with Kuo Jian Hong, Isabella Chiam and Ang Xiao Ting

Within Singapore, it’s not often a production receives a re-staging within the span of a few years, let alone a large-scale one that involves a massive team, multiple venues and an impossible amount of coordination. Yet, The Theatre Practice (Practice) has pulled it off, with the return of Four Horse Road this August. First staged in 2018, there is a strange fuel that keeps the … Continue reading The Theatre Practice’s Four Horse Road: An Interview with Kuo Jian Hong, Isabella Chiam and Ang Xiao Ting

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