In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Hurricane Diaries by Amanda Vilanova & Oliver Hamilton (Preview)
“I assume ya’ll are interested in history… if not, I’ll try and give you as a brief history of Puerto Rico as I can muster….” LONDON – Victoria is from Puerto Rico and has moved to London in pursuit of a better life. When the island is ravaged by Hurricane María, she looks back at what it is to be from a place forever changed by … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Hurricane Diaries by Amanda Vilanova & Oliver Hamilton (Preview)
Laughter Is: Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 2019 (Review)
The latest edition of the annual comedy roadshow brings more laughs to the Singapore crowd. If there’s one comedy event we can count on to come back every year, it’s almost certainly the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, who’ve made Singapore a mainstay of their tour schedule for years now. Back again at the KC Arts Centre with a brand new set of five up … Continue reading Laughter Is: Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 2019 (Review)
Preview: Scottish Fantasy, Elgar Violin Concerto and Shredding with Rachel Barton Pine, Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Artist-in-Residence
This October and November, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra is joined by violinist Rachel Barton Pine for three concerts spanning music by Elgar, Bruch, and surprise surprise – Metallica! In two concerts at the Esplanade Concert Hall, Rachel will be treating audiences to a performance of Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy (26th Oct) and Elgar’s Violin Concerto (1st Nov). Sandwiched in between the two concerts – conducted by … Continue reading Preview: Scottish Fantasy, Elgar Violin Concerto and Shredding with Rachel Barton Pine, Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s Artist-in-Residence
Preview: Dear Elena (青春禁忌游戏) by Nine Years Theatre
Nine Years Theatre returns this October for their third and final production of the year. Following the premiere of brand new play First Fleet in July, the company returns to their roots with Dear Elena, with artistic director Nelson Chia adapting a Russian play into Mandarin. Originally written by Russian playwright Lyudmila Razumovskaya, Dear Elena Sergeevna, the original play, was first staged at the beginning of … Continue reading Preview: Dear Elena (青春禁忌游戏) by Nine Years Theatre
Shopping Nation: PUMA Unveil First-Ever Smartwatch For Lifestyle Enthusiasts
PUMA and Fossil Group announced the first-ever PUMA smartwatch, powered with Wear OS by Google™ and equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform. The PUMA smartwatch was designed to help athletes train, stay motivated, track goals and connect with others while on the go, bringing the best of sports lifestyle and technology together. The smartwatch delivers an ultra-lightweight fit with a cut-out nylon, aluminium … Continue reading Shopping Nation: PUMA Unveil First-Ever Smartwatch For Lifestyle Enthusiasts
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Dutchman by Outer Gaea Company and Théâtre Libre (Preview)
LONDON – Drawing tense parallels between Black Lives Matter and the Civil Rights Movement, Amiri Baraka’s Dutchman asks how much change, if any, has occurred? Dutchman challenges the progress of racial equality in the last 50 years, revealing contemporary race relations. Following Lula, a white woman, and her partner Clay, a black man, Dutchman explores the intersectionality between race, class and gender. This explosive narrative … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Dutchman by Outer Gaea Company and Théâtre Libre (Preview)
Touring The UK 2019: Full Casting and Tour Dates Announced For Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
LONDON – New Adventures is delighted to announce the full cast for the return of Matthew Bourne’s double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of The Red Shoes. The tour opens on Monday 18th November at Theatre Royal Plymouth and runs until Saturday 23rd November, ahead of a seven-week Christmas season at Sadler’s Wells, London, from Tuesday 3rd December to Sunday 19th January 2020. The tour continues until June 2020. Says Matthew Bourne: … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019: Full Casting and Tour Dates Announced For Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes
Review: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert
30 years on from the launch of his signature album, and Dick Lee can still turn out an unforgettable concert. There’s good reason why Dick Lee is known as ‘The Mad Chinaman”, sharing that title with one of his most iconic albums, released in 1989. There’s a manic, unrestrained energy that emanates from the man in every move and every word, tempered by a timeless … Continue reading Review: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert
Preview: Pangdemonium!’s Ass-Kicking 2020 Season – The Son, The Glass Menagerie and The Full Monty
10 years ago, a humble theatre company was founded by actor Adrian Pang and his wife, director Tracie Pang, ditching their day jobs to follow their dreams. 10 years on, through perils, pitfalls and potholes, and plenty more successes, and Pangdemonium! has emerged as one of Singapore’s top and most popular theatre companies today, reliably delivering one quality production after another to sold-out audiences, and … Continue reading Preview: Pangdemonium!’s Ass-Kicking 2020 Season – The Son, The Glass Menagerie and The Full Monty
F1 Grand Prix 2019: Amber Lounge Singapore Brings The Party To New Levels with Sigala, Ella Eyre and A Dazzling Fashion Show
Still considered the F1 after party to be at and be seen at, Amber Lounge Singapore returned this weekend for its 12th consecutive year, a constant for the F1 Singapore Night Race since the very beginning. As always, the Amber Lounge once again took over the space at Temasek Reflections near Millenia Tower, transforming the space into a lavish, chic venue as revellers gathered following the … Continue reading F1 Grand Prix 2019: Amber Lounge Singapore Brings The Party To New Levels with Sigala, Ella Eyre and A Dazzling Fashion Show
