Still Life: Open Studios by Checkpoint Theatre

Dana Lam is perhaps most famous for being a former President of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), alongside having published a photobook during the heady GE 2006 days. But did you also know that she’s a trained artist? Once taught by Milenko and Delia Prvacki, Dana has been given the chance of a lifetime: produced by Checkpoint Theatre, Dana will tell the … Continue reading Still Life: Open Studios by Checkpoint Theatre

Preview: Tiger of Malaya by Teater Ekamatra

After a mad July spent taking charge of the 2018 Singapore Theatre Festival as festival co- artistic director, playwright Alfian Sa’at returns to the Singapore theatre scene proper with a brand new play this September. Presented by Teater Ekamatra as part of their 30th Anniversary season, Tiger of Malaya takes inspiration from the 1943 Japanese film ‘The Tiger of Malaya’. Based off the life of Tani Yutaka, … Continue reading Preview: Tiger of Malaya by Teater Ekamatra

Preview: Peter and the Starcatcher by Pangdemonium

With a heartbreaking opener in the form of The Father and a fiercely current re-run of Dragonflies, Pangdemonium ends off its 2018 season with something a little less melancholic – the Singaporean premiere of the five time Tony Award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher. Written by Rick Elice with music by Wayne Baker, Peter and the Starcatcher is a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s novel Peter Pan, … Continue reading Preview: Peter and the Starcatcher by Pangdemonium

Preview: Esplanade’s Moonfest 2018

The mid-autumn festival returns once again this September, ushering in an entire month of mooncakes, lanterns, and the Esplanade’s annual weekend celebration – Moonfest! Taking place from 21st – 23rd September, the 14th edition of Moonfest will feature traditional Chinese arts as they showcase and shine a spotlight on legendary figures such as Ji Gong the Living Buddha, and stories like Romance of the Three … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade’s Moonfest 2018

Preview: Saint Marc Children’s Choir – An Evening of Disney Delights & Season’s Greetings presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

This holiday season, come enjoy children’s choir music at its most angelic as Licha Stelaus Productions welcomes The Saint Marc Children’s Choir (PCSM: Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint Marc) to present an evening of catchy Disney tunes and familiar Christmas carols! The Saint Marc Children’s Choir is best known for singing in the 2004 Academy-award nominated movie Les Choristes, about a successful orchestra conductor who returns to France when … Continue reading Preview: Saint Marc Children’s Choir – An Evening of Disney Delights & Season’s Greetings presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

Preview: Spooky Seas and Ocean Dreams 2018 @ RWS’ S.E.A. Aquarium

This September, Resorts World Sentosa Singapore’s S.E.A. Aquarium invites visitors to take a closer look at the weird, wild and unexpected! As part of their annual Spooky Seas programme held in conjunction with Halloween, come introduce yourself to a variety of quirky, rarely seen sea creatures – from the big-headed bumphead parrotfish and the chimaeric elephant fish, to the fanged vampire fish and long-nosed paddlefish, … Continue reading Preview: Spooky Seas and Ocean Dreams 2018 @ RWS’ S.E.A. Aquarium

Preview: Singapore Trilogy by L’Arietta Productions

  After a preview held in July, L’arietta Productions is finally ready to premiere a brand new production this October! Titled Singapore Trilogy, this set of three chamber operas was created by National Arts Council Young Artist Award winner Dr. Chen Zhangyi, and celebrates the country in the best way possible – with our national obsessions – kopi, food and shopping. Across all three chamber operas, we follow a woman … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Trilogy by L’Arietta Productions

Review: Late-Night Texting 2018 by Centre 42

Over the weekend, Centre 42 played host to the third edition of Late-Night Texting, the centre’s now annual series of free programmes held as part of the Singapore Night Festival to introduce members of the public to text-based performances. This year’s edition featured four theatre companies taking part in the programmes, in addition to local indie bookstore BooksActually, as well as food truck Coffee Bandits adding to the … Continue reading Review: Late-Night Texting 2018 by Centre 42

Review: Singapopera – A Celebration of the Musicals of Dick Lee

Celebrating 30 years of Dick Lee’s contributions to the Singapore musical theatre scene. Dick Lee is one of those Singaporeans who’s done so much for the country, he’s become a household name synonymous with good local music. And beyond the pop music scene, Lee has also contributed significantly to the musical theatre scene, to the extent that he has been dubbed ‘the Andrew Lloyd Webber … Continue reading Review: Singapopera – A Celebration of the Musicals of Dick Lee

Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness: An Interview with Performers Leslie Tay and Michelle Tan

Perk up your September with a little music, as opera singers Teng Xiang Ting (soprano), Michelle Tan (mezzo), Leslie Tay (tenor), Alvin Tan (baritone), and pianist Pauline Lee arrive at the Esplanade Recital Studio to show that classical music can be accessible and even laugh out loud! Titled Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness, the repertoire of light-hearted songs from musical history is sure to put a smile on any audience member’s face, with songs … Continue reading Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness: An Interview with Performers Leslie Tay and Michelle Tan