In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Surviving the lockdown through Improv, Hoopla Improv Festival Takes to Zoom
LONDON – It’s often said that laughter is the best medicine and, Hoopla, the UK’s first improv theatre, are injecting comedy into the current crisis with online improv classes for those on lockdown. Following the cancellation of their normal workshops and the delay to their annual improv festival, the company have created online drop-in sessions, bringing improvisation to one’s living room-turned-home-office. Packed with 100s of improv … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Surviving the lockdown through Improv, Hoopla Improv Festival Takes to Zoom
Get a hold of some big wins with Live Hold-Em Poker Now, you must have heard of people having all the fun with online Poker before, so why not come and grab your piece of the action with an exciting game of Live Hold’Em? Otherwise known as “Live Hi-Lo”, this fun live Poker gameprovides its players with a deck of cards which hold an endless set of possibilities. Using … Continue reading
The Banter: A Bigger And Better Four Horse Road With Kuo Jian Hong and Jonathan Lim
First constructed in 1837, Singapore’s Waterloo Street now has over 170 years of history to its name, and a whole lot of lives and stories that have been intertwined with it. Stretched out between Rochor and Bras Basah, if you’ve lived in Singapore for any amount of time, you’re likely to have encountered its landmarks in some form or the other, be it Bras Basah MRT … Continue reading The Banter: A Bigger And Better Four Horse Road With Kuo Jian Hong and Jonathan Lim
★★★★☆ Review: Queens of Asia Comedy by Kam Productions (Malaysia)
Strong showcase of female comedians in celebration of International Women’s Month. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Joanne Kam is Malaysia’s reigning Queen of Comedy. So it makes complete sense to have her to lead the charge, and show the world that (Asian) women are just as funny, if not more so, than their male counterparts. With that, Kam Productions presented the inaugural edition of stand-up comedy show … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Queens of Asia Comedy by Kam Productions (Malaysia)
Head Out While Staying Well with Healthy Chinatown 2020 This Weekend
The coronavirus may have you down, but the Chinatown Business Association (CBA) is planning to lift your mood by bettering your health this weekend with a very special ‘Healthy Chinatown’ event, with health talks and activities to encourage locals and visitors to explore the Chinatown precinct whilst taking care of their health. Running on both 21st and 22nd March at Smith Street, the CBA will … Continue reading Head Out While Staying Well with Healthy Chinatown 2020 This Weekend
The Banter: On Place Making, Programming and Venue Management with Sarah Martin and Lisa Lip
The Arts House has been a key part of the Civic District for years now. But for a lot of people, although it’s recognizable enough as a heritage building, who exactly are the people behind it, and what do they aim to do? That’s where Arts House Limited comes in. Originally known as The Old Parliament House Limited, the organisation was rebranded as Arts House … Continue reading The Banter: On Place Making, Programming and Venue Management with Sarah Martin and Lisa Lip
travelXculture: A Glass-Floor, Angled Glass Walls and 360-Degree Skyline Views at Edge, New York’s Highest Outdoor Sky Deck
New York – Edge, the Western Hemisphere’s highest outdoor sky deck, officially opened to the public offering unparalleled 360-degree views of the iconic city skyline. The first ticketed visitors stepped out onto Edge’s outdoor viewing area featuring a thrilling glass-floor, angled glass walls, and outdoor skyline steps from the 100th to 101st floors of 30 Hudson Yards. Visitors also experienced the immersive, multi-room ‘Journey to … Continue reading travelXculture: A Glass-Floor, Angled Glass Walls and 360-Degree Skyline Views at Edge, New York’s Highest Outdoor Sky Deck
★☆☆☆☆ Review: Hurstville – The Heir by Underground
Immersive theatre for social change has an interesting premise marred by a host of problems. With immersive theatre being one of the trendiest, most exciting forms of theatre today, it’s no surprise that everyone wants to get on board and create a production of their own. And for Underground, not only has the company attempted to capitalise on the entertainment value of immersive theatre, but … Continue reading ★☆☆☆☆ Review: Hurstville – The Heir by Underground
Preview: In Our Manner of Speaking – The AIDS Quilt Songbook by The Opera People + Interview
The AIDS Quilt Songbook invites people to take risks. Some texts are very graphic. We’re not sugar coating it and saying, ‘Well, we’re just having a little difficulty.’ We must show some of the rough sides. After all, most of the songs are about crucial times in our lives — someone has died, someone has left you, you’ve inherited a lot of money, the boy’s … Continue reading Preview: In Our Manner of Speaking – The AIDS Quilt Songbook by The Opera People + Interview
Preview: Berak by Teater Ekamatra + An Interview with the Creatives [CANCELLED]
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Berak has been cancelled. Originally written by Chong Tze Chien and presented as Poop by The Finger Players, this March, Teater Ekamatra adapts the play into Malay, presenting it as a brand new production at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre at W!ld Rice. Berak chronicles the aftermath of a suicide: A grandmother bargains with divine powers to release her … Continue reading Preview: Berak by Teater Ekamatra + An Interview with the Creatives [CANCELLED]
