Preview: Dim Sum Dollies – Still Steam by Dream Academy
This August, Singapore’s favourite comedy and cabaret trio are back to celebrate 20 years of Dim Sum Dollies. Comprising Selena Tan (Crazy Rich Asians, Shotgun Wedding, Chang & Eng), Pam Oei (Faghag, Tartuffe, Hotel) and Jo Tan (Tiong Bahru Social Club, King, Tartuffe), the three leading ladies will once again take to the Capitol Theatre stage, and charge full steam ahead with a brand new show, Still Steam. Slated to … Continue reading Preview: Dim Sum Dollies – Still Steam by Dream Academy
Preview: Assembly by Drama Box
Since overseeing the artistic direction of SCENES: Participatory Practices, a festival that was meant to happen in-person but went digital in the thick of COVID-19 back in 2020, Han Xuemei has gone on a year-long sabbatical in 2021, received the Young Artist Award from the National Arts Council, and joined Koh Hui Ling as Co-Artistic Director of Drama Box in April 2022. To date, Xuemei … Continue reading Preview: Assembly by Drama Box
Preview: SOAR – A Devotion by Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre
Choreographed by Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director Neo Jenny and Creative Director Benedict Soh, “SOAR: A Devotion” (“SOAR”) is inspired by the legendary Huma Bird. In the Hindu scriptures, the Huma Bird is said to never come to rest, living its entire life flying in high sky, even when it lays its eggs. The only time it ceases its flight is when it dies. … Continue reading Preview: SOAR – A Devotion by Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre
Wild Rice releases studio cast recording of ‘Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita’, full of Zubir Said’s hidden gems
Wild Rice has released a studio cast recording of Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita – its upcoming musical tribute to the life and legacy of the late, great Zubir Said. The album features music found, arranged and performed by Julian Wong, accompanied by some of Singapore’s finest musicians and young vocalists. Zubir Said is best known to Singaporeans as the composer of Majulah Singapura, … Continue reading Wild Rice releases studio cast recording of ‘Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita’, full of Zubir Said’s hidden gems
Registration now open for T:>works’ 24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2022
Now into its 25th year, the much-loved playwriting competition in Singapore, the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition returns on 16-17 July. For the first time, T:>Works invites past participant and transdisciplinary poet and performance maker, Ang Kia Yee, to conceptualise this year’s competition. They responded to the call by proposing the first ever hybrid competition with a focus on ecocentric considerations, exploring liveability and sustainability. The T:>Works … Continue reading Registration now open for T:>works’ 24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2022
Art What!: Wu Guanzhong – Traveling with the Master at National Gallery Singapore
Opening on 9 July, National Gallery Singapore’s latest exhibition Wu Guanzhong: Travelling with the Master is set to instill a new sense of wanderlust as it takes visitors on an intriguing journey of the artist’s life and art through the lens of everyday people. The exhibition, conceived at a time when travel was curtailed during the pandemic, explores various aspects of “travelling” through the curatorial … Continue reading Art What!: Wu Guanzhong – Traveling with the Master at National Gallery Singapore
Top 10 Wedding Live Bands in Singapore (2026 Updated Guide)
Introduction Planning a wedding in Singapore is already a full-time job. Between the venue hunting, the catering tastings, and the endless back-and-forth with relatives about the guest list — entertainment often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list—big mistake. Here’s the truth: your guests will forget the floral arrangements by Monday. But they’ll still be talking about that moment the band played your … Continue reading Top 10 Wedding Live Bands in Singapore (2026 Updated Guide)
Funeral Services Singapore: A Complete Guide to Well-Meaning Good-Byes
One of the most emotional moments in life is the death of a loved one, and it may be difficult to arrange a proper farewell. One has to understand how to actualize the process and possibilities in such situations. This handbook informs all families about organizing decent services. It causes you to be capable of wise decisions, you are kind, and extremely articulate. Significance of … Continue reading Funeral Services Singapore: A Complete Guide to Well-Meaning Good-Byes
Marina Bay Sands amps up nightlife with the return of international DJs to MARQUEE Singapore and new themed nights at AVENUE Singapore
International DJs will return to the decks at iconic nightclub MARQUEE Singapore this July, including none other than trance legend and dance culture icon Paul van Dyk on 16 July. He will be the first international DJ to perform at MARQUEE since the club re-opened on 1 July, following a 28-month hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. MARQUEE’s DJ roster this month also includes Dutch … Continue reading Marina Bay Sands amps up nightlife with the return of international DJs to MARQUEE Singapore and new themed nights at AVENUE Singapore
Film Fanatic: Singapore International Film Festival announces 2022 Film Fund Recipients
Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) announces its shortlist of eight documentaries and short films from Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore which will be the recipients of the SGIFF Film Fund this year. Each year, eight promising stories and thought-provoking films are selected under the SGIFF Film Fund which comprises the Tan Ean Kiam Foundation-SGIFF Southeast Asian Documentary Grant (SEA-DOC) and SGIFF Southeast Asian Short … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Singapore International Film Festival announces 2022 Film Fund Recipients
