Arts of Hong Kong 2021: The Finale of Mr. AD by HKRep
HONG KONG – In a theatre company founded with the motto of “art for art’s sake,” its Artistic Director puts everything on the line to create a suspenseful drama, but his actors criticise the script as substandard, resisting the process at every step, making life really hard. How will things unfold? HKRep Artistic Director Anthony Chan is both playwright and director of The Finale of Mr. … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: The Finale of Mr. AD by HKRep
Art What!: Video games elevated to art at the ArtScience Museum’s Virtual Realms
One of my earliest video game memories was heading to the arcade at the nearby mall, inserting a few tokens into the Street Fighter machine, and then promptly proceeding to get completely whomped by the older boy playing against me. Yes, I cried, but in a time before the Internet was as prolific as it is today, video games were the best way for younger, … Continue reading Art What!: Video games elevated to art at the ArtScience Museum’s Virtual Realms
★★★☆☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2021 – Elemental Beings by Frontier Danceland
Rebuilding the world as a community in this intimate, introspective work. In the midst of a pandemic, it can be all too easy to hit the panic button and think only for ourselves. We’ve seen that happen in the mass panic buying that takes place at supermarkets – it’s often a case of every man for himself, and survival of the fittest. Frontier Danceland however, … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2021 – Elemental Beings by Frontier Danceland
Art What!: SAM Mini Mobile Museum presents Jeremy Sharma’s ‘Slander!’
This June, Singapore Art Museum (SAM) will launch its fourth exhibition of the SAM Mini Mobile Museum, featuring Slander! by multidisciplinary artist Jeremy Sharma, a presentation of his research into Singapore’s films and popular culture of the 1950s and 1960s. The exhibition will open at Woodlands Regional Library from 9th June to 25 July 2021, and travel to Jurong and Tampines regional libraries on 28th … Continue reading Art What!: SAM Mini Mobile Museum presents Jeremy Sharma’s ‘Slander!’
SRT’s Lungs: Joshua Lim and Oon Shu An talk theatre, babies and finding space to breathe
In a times as uncertain as today, how do you bear to bring a child into the world? That’s just one of the many questions that sparks off one couple’s deep discussion of their future, in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s production of Duncan MacMillan’s Lungs. Directed by Daniel Jenkins, and starring Joshua Lim and Oon Shu An, Lungs is an “intelligent, funny, moving and surprising” play, … Continue reading SRT’s Lungs: Joshua Lim and Oon Shu An talk theatre, babies and finding space to breathe
Preview: Lungs by Singapore Repertory Theatre
Marking the third two-hander play since Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) post-COVID return to live performances, this June, get ready for the Singaporean premiere of Lungs this June. Written by critically-acclaimed British playwright Duncan Macmillan, Lungs follows an everyday couple (Oon Shu An and Joshua Lim) in a fairly stable relationship. Things change however, when he pops the question about having a baby. What follows is … Continue reading Preview: Lungs by Singapore Repertory Theatre
Music Is: Universal Music Indonesia introduces noui to lineup
Universal Music Indonesia and Wonderland Records have added Singapore-based Indonesian singer-songwriter noui, who debuted with her new single “everytime we fall feat. Heiakim”. noui, Indonesian singer-songwriter born in 1996, first began her singing journey through the internet, where she used to do song covers on her YouTube channel. With her love and passion in art, as well as her hobbies in singing-songwriting and writing poetry, she … Continue reading Music Is: Universal Music Indonesia introduces noui to lineup
Preview: Dream by Kyle Ravin
With mass events still in limbo due to COVID-19 restrictions, most live shows have reverted to the norm of last year – going digital. But local magician Kyle Ravin isn’t satisfied giving just any regular live show; he’s taking it to the next level, with Singapore’s first fully-interactive virtual magic-theatre experience. Livestreamed via Zoom, Dream will be taking place for one night only, on 25th June. Following … Continue reading Preview: Dream by Kyle Ravin
Film: Encore Nights Presents Bon Jovi at Golden Village
Fans of American rock legends Bon Jovi are in for a treat in June when the band’s Encore Nights concert hits local cinemas. Golden Village has secured the exclusive rights to show the much-anticipated concert on the big screens, but only for two weekends (10th to 13th and 18th to 20th June). Known for their electrifying performances, the band behind evergreen hits like “You Give … Continue reading Film: Encore Nights Presents Bon Jovi at Golden Village
Art What!: Tai Kwun opens earlier with Good Morning Tai Kwun
HONG KONG – Beginning this June, Tai Kwun will rise earlier each morning as part of their “Good Morning Tai Kwun” activation, with gates opening up to the public at 8am until 11pm, along with Tai Kwun restaurants Rise & Dine offers and Good Morning Tai Kwun – Urban Recharge wellness activities happening from late June. During these exclusive early hours, the historic grounds of Tai Kwun is the perfect … Continue reading Art What!: Tai Kwun opens earlier with Good Morning Tai Kwun
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