Singapore Design Week 2023: An Interview with former Editor-in-Chief of Wallpaper* magazine, Tony Chambers
What is a determiner of good design? If it’s one person who should know that, it’s former Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of Wallpaper* magazine, Tony Chambers. In town recently as part of Singapore Design Week (SDW) 2023, with his keen eye for detail, Tony co-curated DesignSingapore Council (Dsg)’s Future Impact: Homecoming Showcase alongside Maria Cristina Didero, which shines a spotlight on six of Singapore’s most … Continue reading Singapore Design Week 2023: An Interview with former Editor-in-Chief of Wallpaper* magazine, Tony Chambers
★★★★☆ Review: Love and Information by SMU StageIt (SMU Arts Fest 2023)
Doomscrolling in pursuit of meaning. Playing as part of SMU Arts Fest 2023, theatre club SMU StageIt’s production of Caryl Churchill’s Love and Information corresponds perfectly well to the festival theme of ‘Post’. Comprising a series of short form vignettes, watching Love and Information feels akin to the flood of posts we’re greeted with each time we open TikTok or Instagram, every story a fleeting … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Love and Information by SMU StageIt (SMU Arts Fest 2023)
★★☆☆☆ Review: Anthropocene by Toy Factory
Heavy-handed messaging about holding on to hope at the end of the world. The anthropocene refers to a time in which human activity has become the primary influence on climate and the environment, where man has fully established control and dominance, as we shape the world in our image. Naturally, playing god when we’re mere mortals has its consequences, something that is explored in new … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Anthropocene by Toy Factory
Review: MMRS by SMU Eluminix (SMU Arts Fest 2023)
The power of camaraderie and feelings of family are in full display in this epic reunion spanning generations of SMU EMIX dancers. Looking back on school days of years past, it’s rarely the hours spent poring over lectures and notes that stick with you in adulthood, but the happier times spent with schoolmates chilling out or discovering one’s passions. One of the greatest sources of … Continue reading Review: MMRS by SMU Eluminix (SMU Arts Fest 2023)
An Interview with writer/director Nelson Chia, and actors Mia Chee and Howie Chu Po-Cheng, on Nine Years Theatre cross-country collaboration ‘Immortal Variables’
In a post-pandemic world slowly but surely finding its way back to the norm, international theatre collaborations are still a rarity, with the strong relationships and high costs that go into such productions. For local theatre company Nine Years Theatre (NYT) however, they’re leading the charge with their upcoming collaborative work – Immortal Variables, an original play co-produced with Hsing Legend Youth Theatre, the youth … Continue reading An Interview with writer/director Nelson Chia, and actors Mia Chee and Howie Chu Po-Cheng, on Nine Years Theatre cross-country collaboration ‘Immortal Variables’
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
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
8 Casinos That Have Been Used As Film Locations
American heist comedy Ocean’s Eleven starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, and Matt Damon. This location was essential to the movie, as the characters planned and attempted a heist in the casino. The casino let the crew use actual surveillance footage, suspended valet parking, and turned off its fountains for the shoot. Since opening in 1998, the Bellagio has hosted several movies apart from … Continue reading 8 Casinos That Have Been Used As Film Locations
The Music & Drama Company celebrates its golden jubilee and rekindled fond memories at its “Music & Memories” heartland show
To mark its 50th anniversary, the Music & Drama Company (MDC) pays tribute to its roots and thanks National Servicemen through a three-day song and dance extravaganza titled “Music & Memories” at the Toa Payoh HDB Hub Atrium. MDC was established in 1973 by then-Defence Minister Dr. Goh Keng Swee to boost the morale of our soldiers in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) through live entertainment. MDC has come a long … Continue reading The Music & Drama Company celebrates its golden jubilee and rekindled fond memories at its “Music & Memories” heartland show
Art What!: Now Is Not The Time – A Timeless Tribute to Lee Kuan Yew and Singapore, by X3D in collaboration with Daniel Arsham
On 16 September, the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s beloved first and longest-serving prime minister, would have turned 100.Widely acknowledged as the architect of modern Singapore, Mr Lee led the island nation’s dramatic transformation from a developing country to a global economic powerhouse in less than five decades. “When it came to pursuing his vision for Singapore, his energy was unparalleled. He was just … Continue reading Art What!: Now Is Not The Time – A Timeless Tribute to Lee Kuan Yew and Singapore, by X3D in collaboration with Daniel Arsham
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