In London’s West End 2020: Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat at the London Palladium (Preview)
LONDON – Michael Harrison and the Really Useful Group are delighted to announce that Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow will be back at the London Palladium in 2020, as the new, smash hit production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat returns following its triumphant season this year. Jason Donovan will return in the role of Pharaoh. He was originally in the show when he made his defining stage performance as the title character … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat at the London Palladium (Preview)
Singapore Writers Festival 2019 Closes with Literary Stars and Contemporary Topics, Marking New Festival Director Pooja Nansi’s Inaugural Edition
The 22nd edition of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) concluded on 10 November after a stellar 10-day line-up of literary events and programmes headlined by influential Singapore and international writers, speakers and thinkers. Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC) to champion and grow appreciation for literary arts and culture in Singapore, the theme “A Language of Our Own” explores the ways in which verbal, … Continue reading Singapore Writers Festival 2019 Closes with Literary Stars and Contemporary Topics, Marking New Festival Director Pooja Nansi’s Inaugural Edition
So On, Andsoforth: The Story of Singapore’s First (And Only) Immersive Theatre Company
Imagine stepping into a nondescript industrial building and finding not a gritty, empty concrete room, but a classy, atmospheric bar run by quirky characters. You buy a drink, and before you know it, an enchanted creatures enters the room and begins to dance. You’re led by them down a mysterious path, crawling through hidden doors or sliding into a ball pit, and before you know … Continue reading So On, Andsoforth: The Story of Singapore’s First (And Only) Immersive Theatre Company
Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum presents Living with Ink – The Collection of Dr Tan Tsze Chor
This November, the Asian Civilisations Museum is set to present the largest showcase of the late Dr Tan Tsze Chor’s esteemed Xiang Xue Zhuang Collection, inviting visitors to experience the passion of Chinese art and connoisseurship, and to explore the collection’s cultural impact and influence in advancing the arts scene among the local Chinese community in 1950s–80s Singapore. Living with Ink: The Collection of Dr Tan Tsze Chor features … Continue reading Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum presents Living with Ink – The Collection of Dr Tan Tsze Chor
Singapore Writers Festival 2019: An Interview with Min Jin Lee, Author of Pachinko and Free Food For Millionaires
“I like writing because I don’t like talking very much,” says author Min Jin Lee. “I was really one of those quiet Asian kids as a child, and it was something I had to work through when I realised that in America, if you don’t know how to talk well, people will think you’re stupid, and I definitely didn’t want people to think that about … Continue reading Singapore Writers Festival 2019: An Interview with Min Jin Lee, Author of Pachinko and Free Food For Millionaires
French Film Festival 2019: Made in China dir. Julien Abraham (Review) + An Interview with Frédéric Chau
Cultures and beliefs may clash, but family always comes first. About 1 million citizens of Asian origin live in France, making up approximately 1.5% of the country’s entire population. As minorities in the country, it’s no surprise that while the French are certainly aware of their existence, they may not necessarily have fully absorbed or integrated them into mainstream French culture, leaving much of their practices and customs a … Continue reading French Film Festival 2019: Made in China dir. Julien Abraham (Review) + An Interview with Frédéric Chau
Music Is: Scorpions and Whitesnake to Headline Singapore Rockfest II in March 2020 (Preview)
LAMC Productions has announced world-renowned German rock band Scorpions and iconic English hard rock band Whitesnake are headlining Singapore Rockfest II on 4th March 2020, Wednesday, at Fort Canning Park! Rock out to full sets from two of the most celebrated rock icons in one night at the return of the hugely anticipated Singapore Rockfest. 50 years have gone by since the days where the … Continue reading Music Is: Scorpions and Whitesnake to Headline Singapore Rockfest II in March 2020 (Preview)
Preview: DASTAK 2019 by WECANDOIT
Returning for its 4th year, DASTAK, a theatre festival produced by WECANDOIT, is back to present theatre and dance with performances to celebrate Singapore’s Bicentennial year. Translating to ‘knock’ in English, DASTAK acts as a knock on the social door to contribute to the diversity of Singapore’s theatre and dance landscape, bringing 10 short plays of 10 minutes each directed by 10 different local directors. Touching … Continue reading Preview: DASTAK 2019 by WECANDOIT
Review: The Far Side of the Moon by Robert Lepage/Ex Machina
★★★★☆ (Attended 2/11/19, Matinee) A deeply affecting reflection on loneliness, sibling rivalry, and the little triumphs that keep us going, buoyed by a masterful performance from Yves Jacques and Robert Lepage’s ingenious theatrical magic. The far side of the moon, sometimes known as the dark side of the moon, refers to the side of the moon facing away from Earth, unseen and unnoticed in comparison to … Continue reading Review: The Far Side of the Moon by Robert Lepage/Ex Machina
Music Is: Universal Releases Wet Season’s Official Theme Song with newly signed local band NEKO Highway
Set to make its Singapore premiere as the opening film of the 30th Singapore International Film Festival, Anthony Chen’s award-winning sophomore feature film Wet Season will also be featuring an official theme song from home-grown Singaporean band NEKO Highway. The theme song, which shares its name with the film, marks NEKO Highway’s first project with Universal Music Singapore, and was composed and sung by the band’s lead singer Kaye, … Continue reading Music Is: Universal Releases Wet Season’s Official Theme Song with newly signed local band NEKO Highway
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