6th National Youth Film Awards Announces 53 Nominees
*SCAPE’s annual National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) has announced its 53 nominees, and the young filmmakers are not afraid to address some seriously thought-provoking topics. Across the nominees, themes such as mental health, societal pressures, and national identity are addressed. Take for example “Unite in laughter”, one of the nominated films from the Media Student Category. Based on Singapore Founding Father Lee Kuan Yew’s words … Continue reading 6th National Youth Film Awards Announces 53 Nominees
Music Is: Best Collections of Ding Yi Encore – Masterpieces by Gu Guanren
Even with the arrival of Phase 2 of Singapore’s reopening, performing arts still can’t perform live. With local Chinese chamber music ensemble Ding Yi Music Company, they’ll be sticking to the safe side of things, and presenting their first ever ticketed digital concert on SISTIC Live. Selecting the very best from their archives, Ding Yi will present Masterpieces by Gu Guanren, which was performed at … Continue reading Music Is: Best Collections of Ding Yi Encore – Masterpieces by Gu Guanren
Subway® Turns Up The Heat With Brand New Hot & Spicy Chicken Subs
As the world around us is heating up with spicier events and occurrences every day, global sandwich chain Subway is turning up the fire in Singapore with two brand new hot and spicy chicken subs, now available islandwide. The new signature flavour addition follows Subway’s menu revitalisation, which included 12 new ingredients, and has been designed specifically for Singaporean tastes and love of spiciness. … Continue reading Subway® Turns Up The Heat With Brand New Hot & Spicy Chicken Subs
By The Book: Epigram Unveils Stories About Stories Online, Showcasing New Book Offerings In The Year To Come
Usually held twice a year to showcase their upcoming titles, Epigram Books has taken Stories About Stories online, with authors talking about their upcoming books on video, and giving fans a first look at their new works to come from July to December 2020. In the fiction segment, look out for Epigram Books Fiction Prize finalists, such as librarian and first time novelist Erni Salleh, who penned … Continue reading By The Book: Epigram Unveils Stories About Stories Online, Showcasing New Book Offerings In The Year To Come
By The Book: New Epigram Releases – July 2020
This July, Epigram is releasing four brand new titles, each one so different, you’re sure to find at least one worth reading all at one go when you pick them up. How the Man in Green Saved Pahang, and Possibly the World Joshua Kam’s debut novel and winner of the Epigram Books Fiction Prize 2020 is finally here, and promises a rip-roaring adventure across Malaysia. Gabriel … Continue reading By The Book: New Epigram Releases – July 2020
The Coronalogues: Stand to Win $500 When You Submit Your Monologue To SRT
When Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) presented The Coronalogues – Silver linings back in May, it marked one of the first original local works to have emerged during the circuit breaker period. With moderate success, SRT is now inviting YOU to be a part of the next phase of the project! In the original production, 9 writers and actors got together to perform monologues inspired by … Continue reading The Coronalogues: Stand to Win $500 When You Submit Your Monologue To SRT
Television Time: BBC Shows – July 2020
Have your heart strings tugged next month as the BBC brings you a heart-warming dramas and animal programmes. Catch BAFTA award winning actors Lennie James (Tony Gates – The Walking Dead) and Suranne Jones (Gemma Foster – Doctor Foster) in Save Me Too as they continue their painstaking search for their missing daughter. Follow internationally renowned chef Gordon Ramsay as he travels across the United … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – July 2020
Review: Murder at Mandai Camp by Sight Lines Entertainment
Valiant attempt at online murder mystery requires stronger interactivity to engage. If it’s one thing we remember from our days of National Service, it’s the seemingly endless accounts and rumours of vengeful ghosts haunting every camp we went to. At times easily laughed off, and at others keeping us wide awake at night, there was always something inexplicably irresistible about these stories that kept us … Continue reading Review: Murder at Mandai Camp by Sight Lines Entertainment
Hong Kong 2020/21: HKRep to restage Florian Zeller’s Le Père (The Father) In July
HONG KONG – Aging is a universal part of life. But what happens when that comes riddled with problems like Alzheimer’s? What changes occur to his body and mind? What difficulties and dilemmas do his family face? French playwright Florian Zeller’s Le Père (The Father) explores these changes from the perspective of the patient, chronicling the experience firsthand as an ageing man slowly loses touch with … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020/21: HKRep to restage Florian Zeller’s Le Père (The Father) In July
The Banter: HKRep Artistic Director Anthony Chan talks about optimism and carrying on in a post-coronavirus world
HONG KONG – Within the 40 odd years he’s been in the arts scene, Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (HKRep) artistic director Anthony Chan has yet to experience a disruption as severe as the coronavirus has. But that certainly hasn’t stopped him from remaining immensely optimistic about the situation, with HKRep being one of the first theatre companies in Hong Kong (and perhaps, the region) … Continue reading The Banter: HKRep Artistic Director Anthony Chan talks about optimism and carrying on in a post-coronavirus world
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