Arts of the UK 2021: All star cast unite as Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ leads the West End out of lockdown
LONDON – Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap – the longest running show in the world, which has been suspended since the pandemic resulted in the closure of UK theatres in March 2020 – is to re-open in the West End on Monday 17th May 2021. Two sets of casts – comprising Olivier Award winners and highly acclaimed stars of TV and film – will come together … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: All star cast unite as Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ leads the West End out of lockdown
The Banter: Making magic with magician duo Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan
Jerryl Tan (left) and Darren Tien (right) In these difficult times, perhaps what we need most is a dose of magic. That’s something that Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan firmly believe in, with the magician duo taking their shows online and continuing to spread hope and wonder through digital sleight of hand. Dubbing their show Beyond Virtual, Darren and Jerryl’s interactive Zoom show takes magic beyond entertainment … Continue reading The Banter: Making magic with magician duo Darren Tien and Jerryl Tan
★★★★☆ Book Review: Ace Agent Spycat and the Mayonnaise Mayhem by Darren Lim
Crime-fighting cats return to save the world’s landmarks from thieving racoons. When we read the first book in Darren Lim’s Ace Agent Spycat Series, we were charmed by our flawed but likeable heroes, as they saved the world from freezing over using their wits, cool gadgets, and the power of teamwork. Now, Spycat and Rockcat are back for a brand new adventure, as thieving racoon … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: Ace Agent Spycat and the Mayonnaise Mayhem by Darren Lim
Music Is: yams releases singles ‘day/dreams & tears’
Singaporean producer and singer-songwriter yams has dropped 2-part single titled ‘day/dreams & tears’ with an accompanying music video which will be released on 20th April 2021 via his Youtube With his earlier single, ‘do you drive a nice car’ released just last month, which touches on the theme of dreaming and confrontation, this 2-part single is a thematic follow up, leading into the aftermath of … Continue reading Music Is: yams releases singles ‘day/dreams & tears’
Music Is: Indonesian Singer-songwriter Rama Davis releases Debut EP ‘Here It Goes…’
Indonesian singer-songwriter Rama Davis will be releasing his debut EP titled, ‘Here It Goes…’, on April 9th, 2021 on all major digital streaming platforms. The EP, ‘Here It Goes…’ is Rama’s gift to his fans. It also serves as a brief reminder to the artist himself of what has happened in his life personally in these recent few years. Self-written and with the help of some help from music industry … Continue reading Music Is: Indonesian Singer-songwriter Rama Davis releases Debut EP ‘Here It Goes…’
Preview: 27th Singapore International Piano Festival
The 27th edition of the annual Singapore International Piano Festival is back this June, with four virtuoso pianists performing a broad scope of musical works across just four days. Kseniia Vokhmianina, Churen Li, Nicholas Loh and Chang Yun-Hua will each perform solo recitals in the historic Victoria Concert Hall over the festival’s four nights. Lim Yan, Artistic Director of the Singapore International Piano Festival, said: “The 27th edition of the Singapore International Piano Festival … Continue reading Preview: 27th Singapore International Piano Festival
Art What!: Lai Yu Tong’s Selfish Boxes at The Substation
Running as part of The Substation’s final Associate Artist programme, Lai Yu Tong’s Selfish Boxes runs at The Substation Gallery this April, his third solo exhibition as part of his year long participation in the Associate Artist Programme 2020. The exhibition presents new works that contemplate car culture, art, and death in the context of Singapore. “A recent discovery of a tiny bird figurine that … Continue reading Art What!: Lai Yu Tong’s Selfish Boxes at The Substation
Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKRep announce 2021-22 season
The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (HKRep) has announced their brand new theatre season for 2021–22 theatre season. Themed “Theatre Returns to Life”, the company enters the new season with the hope of the pandemic receding and the public embracing the theatre again. Season highlights include August Strindberg classic work To Damascus, Part One, Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof, new works The Finale of Mr. AD and Ambiguous, the second … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: HKRep announce 2021-22 season
Art What!: ACM’s refreshed Fashion and Textiles Gallery presents Fashionable in Asia
Cutting across Asia from Chinese painted silks and Indian printed cottons to Javanese batiks, the latest display at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) opens today displaying wonders of Asian fashion from the 18th to 20th century. Titled Fashionable in Asia, this latest showcase in the Fashion and Textiles Gallery celebrates innovation in the space of tradition, with more than 20 exquisite masterpieces recently acquired by … Continue reading Art What!: ACM’s refreshed Fashion and Textiles Gallery presents Fashionable in Asia
Arts of Malaysia: Sepet The Musical In Concert by Liver & Lung
KUALA LUMPUR – After conquering new ground last month with KLoud Fest, Malaysia’s first digital arts festival, Liver & Lung returns this April with an intimate, concert version of their award winning adaptation of Yasmin Ahmad’s iconic film: Sepet The Musical. This will be Malaysia’s first live musical since the bans on live performances have been lifted. Sepet The Musical In Concert will feature all … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Sepet The Musical In Concert by Liver & Lung
