How to Plan the Perfect Outfit for a Concert

Attending a concert is not just about enjoying the music; it’s also an opportunity to express yourself through fashion and create lasting memories. Whether you’re going to a rock concert, a pop gig, or a classical performance, choosing the right outfit can enhance your concert experience and help you feel confident in the crowd. Here’s a guide on how to plan the perfect outfit for … Continue reading How to Plan the Perfect Outfit for a Concert

Preview: Dvorak’s Rusalka by New Opera Singapore

“Tell him, silvery moon, that I am embracing him. For at least momentarily let him recall of dreaming of me.” – Rusalka Composed by Antonín Dvořák with its first performance in the Prague National Theatre (1901), Rusalka has become a beloved Czech opera and one of Dvořák’s best works. Rusalka tells the story of how the water nymph Rusalka turns to a witch to help … Continue reading Preview: Dvorak’s Rusalka by New Opera Singapore

Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with director Tan Shou Chen and playwright Joel Tan on ‘Mosaic’

Built in 1979, the iconic Toa Payoh Dragon Playground and its brethren have long been a part of millennials’ memories growing up, eventually becoming key landmarks and cultural symbols in Singapore. Unfortunately, due to safety concerns, many of the other dragons have since been demolished, leaving the Toa Payoh Dragon Playground one of the few still standing, even amidst en bloc redevelopment of the flats … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2023: An Interview with director Tan Shou Chen and playwright Joel Tan on ‘Mosaic’

Koh Wan Ching appointed Head of Acting at ITI

Singaporean actor and director Koh Wan Ching has been appointed Head of Acting at Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI), beginning on 1 July 2023. This appointment signals the first succession of leadership since the school – formerly known as the Theatre Training and Research Programme (TTRP) – was co-founded by Kuo Pau Kun and T. Sasitharan in 2000. To this day, ITI offers the only Professional … Continue reading Koh Wan Ching appointed Head of Acting at ITI

How to Use Astrology for Goal Setting and Personal Development

For methods to forecast and explain seasonal swings and behaviors, ancient philosophers looked to the stars. They would observe the sky’s changes and chronicle them, noting patterns and synchronicities by comparing them to their daily experiences. The science of astrology began in the third millennium BC as a divination method for determining how the moon, stars, and planets affected people’s personalities, lives, and earthly affairs. … Continue reading How to Use Astrology for Goal Setting and Personal Development

How to Build an Effective Skincare Routine: Top Tips

Your everyday behaviors have a significant impact on what you see in the mirror, so having great skin is not only a question of genetics. However, there are an overwhelming number of viewpoints on everything from how to moisturize to how to protect oneself from UV radiation, depending on which product reviews you read or doctors you consult. In the end, skin care is only … Continue reading How to Build an Effective Skincare Routine: Top Tips

Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2023 – Singapore, The Great Port City

700 years ago, the Bugis were among the first settlers to arrive in Singapore to trade which established the street as Bugis Town. Since its founding years, Bugis Town has been extended to the present Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct which will soon come alive with tales and histories of the past at the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) 2023 connecting stories of Singapore’s beginnings as a trading port with contemporary experiences for … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2023 – Singapore, The Great Port City

An Interview with John Tung, Festival Director of The Substation’s ‘Re-Connect/Centre/Converge: The Arts Festival’

The Substation may have faced a tumultuous few years, with the venue itself losing its space, but with last year’s successful return of their beloved SeptFest, the organisation looks to be coming back stronger than ever, with a new direction and new branding, with the announcement of independent curator and exhibition-maker John Tung as their brand new Festival Director. Taking place in September 2023, John … Continue reading An Interview with John Tung, Festival Director of The Substation’s ‘Re-Connect/Centre/Converge: The Arts Festival’

★★★★★ Review: Three Years In The Life and Death of Land by The Necessary Stage

Fever dream portrayal of a family in the pursuit of happiness and finding a place in the world. All around us, the cost of living is ever-increasing. For the modern Singaporean person, purchasing and owning any kind of property feels like a far-flung dream, with many resigning themselves to the fact that we’ll likely still be staying with our parents for some time yet. Such … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Three Years In The Life and Death of Land by The Necessary Stage

★★★★★ Review: King by T:>Works

Modern take on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde problematises society’s obsession with gender and performativity. In the novel Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, author Robert Louis Stevenson uses the core narrative of a kind man hiding a sinister alter ego to pass commentary on the stress of conforming to strict moral codes and social norms in Victorian-era London. In suppressing our true … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: King by T:>Works