Category: Singapore

Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: The Fourth Trimester by Checkpoint Theatre

Brutally honest depiction of millennial parenthood reveals the cracks in the system. The fourth trimester refers to the 12-week period immediately after a mother gives birth, an additional three months of physical and emotional labour as both parent and child adjust to their new lives. But while just about every mother goes through this, very little of it has been shown onstage and onscreen, and … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: The Fourth Trimester by Checkpoint Theatre

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News, Singapore

The Padang gazetted as Singapore’s 75th National Monument on 9 August 2022

The Padang has been officially gazetted as Singapore’s 75th National Monument on 9 August 2022, making it the first green, open space to join the country’s list of National Monuments. The iconic site is a social and community space that has borne witness to many significant national events, and today, continues to serve as a venue for recreation and sporting events. In view of its … Continue reading The Padang gazetted as Singapore’s 75th National Monument on 9 August 2022

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2022 by How Drama

How Drama’s beloved signature show Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap ® is back this August for the 14th year in a row! In this fringe-style theatre performance, get ready to experience a marathon 31 playlets and sketches in an hour, all centred on poking fun at current affairs and pop culture. The twist? Audience members get to decide the order of the plays, as … Continue reading Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2022 by How Drama

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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Familiar Others at National Gallery Singapore

Who is “the Other”? What does it mean to represent or depict peoples different from one’s own? This is one of the most contested issues of our time. National Gallery Singapore will explore the idea of how “the Other” is represented in art from Southeast Asia and examine its own practices of cultural representation through the paintings and photographs by three Southeast Asian figures. Familiar … Continue reading Art What!: Familiar Others at National Gallery Singapore

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Art What!, Arts, National Gallery, Singapore, Visual Art

Art What!: Nothing Is Forever – Rethinking Sculpture in Singapore at National Gallery Singapore

From national monuments and local landmarks to even temporary installations, sculpture enlivens spaces from our shopping malls to the Central Business District. Visitors can now get up-close and learn more about the significance of this key art form at National Gallery Singapore’s latest exhibition, Nothing is Forever: Rethinking Sculpture in Singapore. The exhibition is set to take visitors on an intriguing journey of how sculpture, … Continue reading Art What!: Nothing Is Forever – Rethinking Sculpture in Singapore at National Gallery Singapore

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Singapore

Is A Degree Still Worth It In Singapore — Or Are Skills-Based Certifications The Smarter Bet?

For decades in Singapore, the formula felt simple: study hard, get into university, graduate with a degree, secure a stable job. That pathway was seen as the safest and most respectable route to career success. Parents encouraged it. Schools reinforced it. Society expected it. But in 2026, the conversation feels different. With rising tuition fees, an increasingly competitive job market, and industries evolving faster than … Continue reading Is A Degree Still Worth It In Singapore — Or Are Skills-Based Certifications The Smarter Bet?

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Film, News, Singapore

Film Fanatic: 8th National Youth Film Awards announces 60 shortlisted nominees

A total of 60 films have been shortlisted for this year’s *SCAPE National Youth Film Awards (NYFA). Organised by *SCAPE, an organisation that supports the development of Singaporean youth, this year’s NYFA saw a total of 321 submissions. Social issues took centre stage for this year’s submissions as filmmakers deep dived into various topics such as poverty, societal expectations of women, and the bereavement of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 8th National Youth Film Awards announces 60 shortlisted nominees

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase reconnects audiences to the unique thrills of listening to stories in person

Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase invites audiences to get caught in a web of captivating tales woven by Singapore-based storytellers at the top of their game. 29 July 2022 – Presented by The Storytelling Centre Limited and Arts House Limited (AHL) StoryFest is bringing six storytellers from varied backgrounds together for Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase, to finally reacquaint audiences with the much-missed oral tradition … Continue reading Preview: Story Threads: The Singapore Showcase reconnects audiences to the unique thrills of listening to stories in person

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