Preview: Keturunan Ruminah by Hatch Theatrics
3 things are certain in life.Death, taxes and a family chat group on WhatsApp.What’s your family chat group like?Ever wondered what other family chat groups are like? You may have experienced countless plays on Zoom, but have you ever experienced a play entirely on WhatsApp? Hatch Theatrics is here to change that, with Keturunan Ruminah (Ruminah’s Family), giving you the rare opportunity to sit in … Continue reading Preview: Keturunan Ruminah by Hatch Theatrics
Review: 晚安你好 (Wan An Ni Hao) – The Late Night Show with Xiao Ming by Impromptu Meetings
The pains of learning Chinese as a modern day banana. Chinese has never been our strong suit at school, constantly scolded by teachers at school for bad grades, and barely making it past the compulsory Higher Chinese O Levels. So you can imagine why a show like 晚安你好 (Wan An Ni Hao) – The Late Night Show with Xiao Ming, about the struggles of learning … Continue reading Review: 晚安你好 (Wan An Ni Hao) – The Late Night Show with Xiao Ming by Impromptu Meetings
The Banter: Rishi Budhrani delivers the scoop on The Rishi Report
Like the other performing arts, stand-up comedy has faced a strange year. If it’s one person that knows the struggle well, it’s Rishi Budhrani. While he’s known primarily for stand-up gigs, often seeing sold out crowds each time he releases shows, 2020 has seen Rishi pivoting almost entirely online, with live performances over Zoom for both corporate clients and the public, along with producing his … Continue reading The Banter: Rishi Budhrani delivers the scoop on The Rishi Report
★★★★☆ Book Review: Lemonade Sky by J.H. Low
Gorgeous illustrations with a whimsical story to remind readers of all ages of the power of imagination. It’s been a while since I last read a children’s book whose illustrations gripped me from the moment I laid eyes on them, but J.H. Low has achieved just that with his new book Lemonade Sky. Loosely speaking, Lemonade Sky follows a boy and his faithful friends as he sets out … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Lemonade Sky by J.H. Low
★★★☆☆ Book Review: Suka-Suka the Cement Truck by Ng Swee San and Han Qingping
A colourful lesson on being responsible and picking up after yourself. The sheer number of cars is probably one of the biggest contributors towards global warming and climate change today. But perhaps that’s precisely why they make for the best characters to explain the importance of being responsible for one’s actions, and being conscientious towards others. That’s the big lesson that Suka-Suka the Cement Truck … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Suka-Suka the Cement Truck by Ng Swee San and Han Qingping
★★★★☆ Review: Pandan by Rupa co.lab
Examining the hard truths that hurt most. There are always two sides to every person – the public self we present to the world, and the private one we keep to ourselves. And for many of us, these secret selves could spell disaster if they became known, from being shunned by society, to crushing entire careers. But really, why is it that we’re so quick … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Pandan by Rupa co.lab
Drama Box announces 2021 season, with Koh Hui Ling and Kok Heng Leun as Co-Artistic Directors
Now in its 31st year, Singaporean theatre company Drama Box will be introducing a new leadership structure for 2021 and beyond, with two co-artistic directors. Kok Heng Leun, who served as Artistic Director since the group’s founding in 1990, now sharing the responsibilities with Koh Hui Ling. Heng Leun feels it is only natural for Hui Ling to step into the role of Co-Artistic Director, … Continue reading Drama Box announces 2021 season, with Koh Hui Ling and Kok Heng Leun as Co-Artistic Directors
Film Fanatic: International award-winning directors to mentor National Youth Film Awards youth
The National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) is celebrating National Mentoring Month this January with the introduction of its mentorship initiative – the Film Facilitation Fund programme. Organised by *SCAPE, a non-profit organisation, and conceptualised by Huang Junxiang, NYFA 2020’s Youth Inspiration Award winner, the programme will see five internationally renowned filmmakers mentoring five past year NYFA winners. The mentors include Mike Wiluan, co-producer of 2019’s … Continue reading Film Fanatic: International award-winning directors to mentor National Youth Film Awards youth
Arts of the UK 2021: Experience West End Musical Drive In digitally with streamed concerts on Stream.Theatre
LONDON – From the Drive-In to your home, relive the biggest musical concert series of 2020. With 10 hours of incredible live performances from over 25 of the greatest West End stars, including Layton Williams (Everyone’s Talking About Jamie), Lucie Jones (Waitress), and Alice Fearn (Come From Away), this exciting digital series will bring five fantastic West End Musical Drive In concerts directly to you. … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Experience West End Musical Drive In digitally with streamed concerts on Stream.Theatre
Arts of the UK 2021: New Adventures announces new free series of online classes
LONDON – New Adventures has announced a new programme of free online classes, Open Company Class, offering unprecedented access to the classes attended by New Adventures dancers. During 2020, New Adventures offered free access to these classes via Instagram Live. Proving incredibly popular, the classes allowed dancers in training and professional performers alike to refine their craft under current restrictions. Moving into 2021, the company … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: New Adventures announces new free series of online classes
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