★★☆☆☆ Review: The Time Machine by Toy Factory

A fledgling idea that needed more time in the incubator. From HG Wells’ The Time Machine to Doctor Who’s TARDIS, the idea of time travel has fascinated us for centuries. But the key idea that strings them all together, that motivates so many time travelers, is a single theme – regret, and the drive to change the past for the better. Kicking off Toy Factory’s … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: The Time Machine by Toy Factory

Preview: Murder at Old Changi Hospital by Sight Lines Entertainment

Following the success of 2020’s interactive horror-mystery theatrical gameplay Murder at Mandai Camp, Sight Lines Entertainment returns with a brand new digital murder mystery just in time for Halloween. From Mandai Camp, the team goes East as they tackle one of the most haunted places in Singapore urban legend – Old Changi Hospital. Written by award-winning playwright Chong Tze Chien, Murder at Changi Hospital is … Continue reading Preview: Murder at Old Changi Hospital by Sight Lines Entertainment

Preview: The Swimming Pool Library by T:>works

Man Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst is a controversial writer, thanks to his explicit sex scenes and unabashed depictions of queer life in London, all of which have earned him little discussion in mainstream Singapore. But beyond all that lies a far deeper observation of gender, something that will be thoroughly explored as multimedia artist Brian Gothong Tan embarks on his artistic atelier project with … Continue reading Preview: The Swimming Pool Library by T:>works

Preview: Goodman Grows 2021 promotes an eco-friendly community

Goodman Arts Centre will be collaborating with Cultivate Central to present Goodman Grows – a socially-driven community farm and art project  connecting artists, food growers, nature and community. Cultivate Central is a Permaculture Design outfit which promotes the concept of working with nature, communities whilst growing regenerative food gardens. Goodman Grows will take place from September – November 2021. AHL’s Goodman Grows is a new signature project aimed at encouraging Goodman Arts Centre’s arts … Continue reading Preview: Goodman Grows 2021 promotes an eco-friendly community

Preview: Unmasked by Sharul Channa

While better known for her stand up comedy, Sharul Channa’s roots actually lie in theatre, something she’s delved into with more dramatic roles, and even as a director, with shows like Papa back in 2019. Now, she’s jumping back into the theatrical fray, as she tackles the COVID-19 crisis head on with her new work Unmasked. Both written and directed by Sharul, Unmasked follows Nakul … Continue reading Preview: Unmasked by Sharul Channa

Art What!: Bangkok Art Biennale announces Curatorial Team and International Advisory Committee for the third edition – ‘CHAOS : CALM’

BANGKOK – The Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation has announced the Curatorial Team and International Advisory Committee for the third edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) which will take place from 22 October 2022 to 23 February 2023 at various locations across the city as well as virtual venues. Under the theme CHAOS : CALM, the Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 aims to reflect the unpredictable … Continue reading Art What!: Bangkok Art Biennale announces Curatorial Team and International Advisory Committee for the third edition – ‘CHAOS : CALM’

Film Fanatic: GV Plaza and Tuk Tuk Mart celebrate release of Thai film ‘Game Changer’

Thai comedy film Game Change, starring Pitawat Pruksakit, Isara Kitnitchee, Sim Kyutae, Khunnapat Pichetworawut, Ploypailin Tangpraphaporn and Naymyo Thant opens in cinemas on 7th October. In conjunction with the release of the movie, Golden Village has teamed up with Tuk Tuk Mart by Thai Supermarket for a four-week long pop-up offering Thai snacks and beverages from 1 October 2021 at GV Plaza! Tantalise your taste buds with Thai … Continue reading Film Fanatic: GV Plaza and Tuk Tuk Mart celebrate release of Thai film ‘Game Changer’

Film Fanatic: Anthony Chen collaborates on anthology film ‘The Year of the Everlasting Storm’, opening this October

Local award-winning director Anthony Chen (Ilo Ilo, Wet Season)makes a much anticipated return this October, with the short film The Break Away, one of the seven stories featured in upcoming anthology film The Year of the Everlasting Storm. Set to open in cinemas from 21st October 2021 (with Singapore being the first country to premiere and release the film theatrically in Asia), The Year of the Everlasting … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Anthony Chen collaborates on anthology film ‘The Year of the Everlasting Storm’, opening this October

Speed Hating, Singapore Crime Tours and other guilty pleasures at Singapore Writers Festival 2021

As the 2021 Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) draws ever closer, they’re certainly whetting our appetites as they tease even more programmes set to awaken our inner cravings and indulge in our guilty pleasures – literarily, of course. Over 140 programmes will be featured at this year’s festival, both in person and online. Following news of international headliners such as Ocean Vuong, R.L. Stine, Tan France, … Continue reading Speed Hating, Singapore Crime Tours and other guilty pleasures at Singapore Writers Festival 2021

Preview: Pancha – Less and Lesser by Maya Dance Theatre

“Old age is not a disease- it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses” – Maggie Kuh Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, local dance company Maya Dance Theatre (MDT) has forged on in their mission to bring attention and create awareness around imminent social issues in our community. With the fourth edition of their ongoing Pancha series, the company … Continue reading Preview: Pancha – Less and Lesser by Maya Dance Theatre