Music Is: Universal Music’s ‘Music Is Universal’ showcase returns

Off the back of the widely successful pre-pandemic inaugural edition in 2019, Universal Music Singapore is back with a bang this September with its second iteration of Music is Universal, featuring an equally galvanizing line-up. Taking centre stage at the historic Capitol Theatre, an iconic architectural gem in the heart of Singapore’s Civic District, this exclusive event will aptly go down in history too. Paralleling … Continue reading Music Is: Universal Music’s ‘Music Is Universal’ showcase returns

Top Tankless Alkaline Water Dispensers in Singapore

Alkaline water dispensers are a great option to improve your water quality, and they’re becoming increasingly popular in Singapore. These dispensers raise the pH level of your water, making it more alkaline. This can have several benefits, including reducing acidity in the body and improving skin health. And because alkaline water stays fresh for longer, it’s perfect for those who want to stay hydrated on … Continue reading Top Tankless Alkaline Water Dispensers in Singapore

★★★★★ Review: See You, Anniversary by Nine Years Theatre

Timely, immensely moving play reminding audiences to cherish all we have. What’s in an anniversary? For some people, it’s an arbitrary date in the calendar, used as a good reason to come together and celebrate an occasion with people who matter. For others, it runs much deeper than that, a triumphant acknowledgement of having reached another milestone for every year that goes by, remembrance for … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: See You, Anniversary by Nine Years Theatre

By Design: An Interview with DesignSingapore Council Executive Director Dawn Lim on Singapore Design Week

Design is everywhere around us. From the homes we live in to the clothes we wear, all these and more were made with deliberate thought that went into every decision. And as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong puts it: “Singapore is a nation by design. Nothing we have today is natural, or happened by itself. Somebody thought about it, made it happen.” And now more … Continue reading By Design: An Interview with DesignSingapore Council Executive Director Dawn Lim on Singapore Design Week

Preview: End of the Rainbow by Pangdemonium!

Following successful stagings of The Glass Menagerie and Muswell Hill, local theatre company ends off their 2022 season with hit Broadway and West End musical End of the Rainbow, charting the final days in the life of legendary songbird, Judy Garland. The play was also adapted for the 2019 Golden Globe BAFTA and OSCAR winning movie Judy, starring Renée Zellweger. Written by Peter Quilter and … Continue reading Preview: End of the Rainbow by Pangdemonium!

Art What!: Sugar Pills For A Bitter World at Objectifs

The world is absurd, and curator Daniel Chong is ready to prescribe sugar pills for it. In what he calls a “post-truth, late-stage capitalist, populist, Anthropocene”, Chong offers sweet relief through a new brand of humour—commonly known as “Gen-Z humour”, “TikTok humour” or “Post-Dada irony”—in the form of an upcoming exhibition opening on 23 September at Objectifs, titled Sugar Pills For A Bitter World. This … Continue reading Art What!: Sugar Pills For A Bitter World at Objectifs

Museum Musings: The Doraemon Exhibition lands at the National Museum of Singapore this November

Happy birthday, Doraemon! In conjunction with this special day, fans of Doraemon have another reason to celebrate, as The Doraemon Exhibition Singapore 2022 makes its debut outside Japan at the National Museum of Singapore, from Presented by LEYOUKI, with support from the National Museum of Singapore, the exhibition runs from 5th November 2022 to 5th February 2023.will bring together a selection of contemporary artworks that reinterprets Doraemon … Continue reading Museum Musings: The Doraemon Exhibition lands at the National Museum of Singapore this November

★★★★★ Review: Recalling Mother – Her Lines, My Lines by Checkpoint Theatre

Reflections on aging and mortality in the latest version of this ‘living play’. Originating as a simple idea where Claire Wong and Noorlinah Mohamed simply wanted to share stories of their mothers, over the last 16 years, the two theatremakers have managed to perform their show Recalling Mother across multiple iterations and across multiple countries, each version seeing the play grow and evolve alongside them. … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Recalling Mother – Her Lines, My Lines by Checkpoint Theatre

How To Go On Long Distance Journeys Like A Pro

Traveling is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. It broadens your horizons, exposes you to new cultures, and gives you a chance to explore the world. However, long-distance travel can be daunting, especially if you’re not used to it. You have to be extra careful when planning your trip and consider a few things you wouldn’t have to worry about with … Continue reading How To Go On Long Distance Journeys Like A Pro

★★★★☆ Review: almost home《我以为家》by The Theatre Practice

Ng Mun Poh considers what home means to her in a one woman show. Born in Kuala Lumpur and based in Singapore, theatremaker Ng Mun Poh has spent the last 18 years of her life travelling between her two “homes”. But over the last few years, Mun Poh suddenly found herself caught in two minds as she wondered to herself – does she really belong … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: almost home《我以为家》by The Theatre Practice