By The Book: Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Awards 2022 announces 8 finalists
Eight children’s books have been shortlisted for the Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Award (HABA), the prestigious biennial award recognising the best Singapore children’s literature in English. For the first time since its inception in 2011, HABA will feature two prize categories: Picture Books and Middle Grade Books. The winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony, which will be held in-person during the Asian Festival … Continue reading By The Book: Hedwig Anuar Children’s Book Awards 2022 announces 8 finalists
Television Time: What’s On BBC (May 2022)
Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 96th birthday on 8 May and BBC Earth marks the natural history veteran’s extraordinary journeys in nature and across the globe with two of his latest Natural History titles! Explore the lost world of the very last days of the dinosaurs in Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough, brought to life in unprecedented detail. This landmark documentary combines palaeontologist Robert DePalma’s … Continue reading Television Time: What’s On BBC (May 2022)
Art What!: Eighth Edition of Art Encounters at Orchard Road, features 3D-printed sculpture by Bao Songyu
The much-anticipated Art Encounters by Art Outreach, a travelling exhibition series housed in repurposed shipping containers, will return to Orchard Road from 29th April to 12th June 2022. In its eighth edition, Art Encounters will feature an interactive 3D-printed and robotics installation by local maker-designer Bao Songyu that anticipates an exciting future where genetic diversity abounds. Bao is known for his work in 3D printing … Continue reading Art What!: Eighth Edition of Art Encounters at Orchard Road, features 3D-printed sculpture by Bao Songyu
★★★★☆: Molière’s Tartuffe – The Imposter by Wild Rice
New adaptation of Molière’s classic is a politically-charged, cautionary tale. Considering how much they preach about being holier than thou, the good name of Christianity has been increasingly run into the ground thanks to more than a few bad apples. Not only do we have the recent example of evangelists forcing passengers trapped 30,000 feet in the air to listen to songs of worship; we … Continue reading ★★★★☆: Molière’s Tartuffe – The Imposter by Wild Rice
Reconnecting Through Theatre: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins on promenade theatre show C-O-N-T-A-C-T
Recently announced as the new Deputy Artistic Director of the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), Daniel Jenkins has a busy year ahead of him. Not only will he be learning the ropes of what it takes to steer the company towards the future, he’s also heavily involved in planning the upcoming season, casting, scheduling, directing and producing a couple of shows, and even taking on a … Continue reading Reconnecting Through Theatre: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins on promenade theatre show C-O-N-T-A-C-T
Preview: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre
Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is no stranger to unusual theatrical presentations, with productions such as Ghost Light (2020) and Caught (2019). This April, they’re breaking the mould once again, with C-O-N-T-A-C-T, a live theatre experience like no other. Originally staged in France with sold-out performances, this ground breaking, life-affirming promenade theatre production now comes to Singapore. Members of the audience, armed with headphones and a … Continue reading Preview: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre
★★★★☆ Review: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre
Passionate cast breathes life into Victor Hugo’s classic. Receiving dozens of adaptations since it was first written in 1831, French novelist Victor Hugo’s Notre-Dame de Paris (better known as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame) has endured the test of time, and emerged as one of the most recognizable stories surrounding the iconic cathedral and its place in literary canon. Nothing could have prepared the world for … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre
Preview: Time Heist – Civic District by Sight Lines Entertainment
Sight Lines Entertainment, in collaboration with Double Confirm Productions & Civic District Alliance (CDA), present Time Heist: Civic District, Singapore’s first outdoor treasure hunt meets virtual theatre and gameplay in the city, featuring the five arts & culture icons of the Civic District. Combining treasure hunt mechanics with multi-disciplinary storytelling, the adventure presents the rich stories and historic architecture of Asian Civilisations Museum, Esplanade – … Continue reading Preview: Time Heist – Civic District by Sight Lines Entertainment
★★★☆☆ Review: Gallery of Secrets – The Lost Lily by The Theatre Practice and National Gallery Singapore
Fiendishly convoluted mystery makes this a real treasure for puzzle diehards. Following their first venture into digital theatre with The Bride Always Knocks Twice – Killer Secrets in 2021, The Theatre Practice (Practice) has furthered their exploration with new hybrid mystery meets treasure hunt Gallery of Secrets: The Lost Lily. Co-produced with National Gallery Singapore, Gallery of Secrets is helmed by the same creative team … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Gallery of Secrets – The Lost Lily by The Theatre Practice and National Gallery Singapore
Art What!: Pulp III – A Short Biography of the Banished Book by Shubigi Rao represents Singapore at the 59th Venice Art Biennale
Approaching the Pavilion entrance, one steps between what appears to be sheets of paper holding us within its folds, much like the enveloping that occurs in the act of reading. Entering the hanging paper maze, its layers unfold to reveal not only the architecture of a book, but also Shubigi Rao’s journey of discovery into the world of stories centred around books, for hundreds of … Continue reading Art What!: Pulp III – A Short Biography of the Banished Book by Shubigi Rao represents Singapore at the 59th Venice Art Biennale
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