In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Winners of the Bread & Roses Playwriting Award 2018/2019 Announced
LONDON – The Bread & Roses Theatre has announced the three winners of the Bread & Roses Playwriting Award 2018/2019, namely: Hungerland by Rachel O’Regan, I and the Village by D Donohue, and Who You Are and What You Do by Hugh Dichmont. All three plays will receive a professional production and publication throughout 2019/2020. Grown out of the Bread & Roses Playwriting Competition, the biennial award was launched in … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Winners of the Bread & Roses Playwriting Award 2018/2019 Announced
Shopping Nation: PUMA teams up with Helly Hansen and unveils Space Explorer Pack
With a futuristic design, metallic and iridescent detailing plus bold branding, PUMA introduces the Space Explorer Pack – the ultimate fashion space exploration. The collection takes inspiration from spacesuits and spacecrafts, allowing the wearer to defy expectations and explore new realms. Honouring the urge to discover the universe, PUMA reintroduces three of their most beloved chunky silhouettes with a galactic theme. RS-X Space Agency is … Continue reading Shopping Nation: PUMA teams up with Helly Hansen and unveils Space Explorer Pack
The Battle of the Reds 2019 Commences This November with Liverpool, Manchester and Singapore
Masters Football Asia has announced the return of the Battle Of The Reds, featuring age-old rivals Liverpool Reds and Manchester Reds, together with our very own Singapore Reds. Taking place at the National Stadium on 16th November 2019, Saturday, all three differing reds will feature in three round-robin format matches spanning 40 minutes each. While all three teams have been featured in Singapore before over … Continue reading The Battle of the Reds 2019 Commences This November with Liverpool, Manchester and Singapore
Preview: Voilah! France Singapore Festival 2019
Francophiles rejoice – the 2019 edition of the Voilah! France Singapore Festival is here this October and November with an unprecedented number of programme presenters (over 100) as they pay tribute to the long-lasting partnership between France and Singapore. France and Singapore have maintained strong inter-country relations for a long time, with several new milestones hit this year, including the 20th anniversary of the French Double … Continue reading Preview: Voilah! France Singapore Festival 2019
Teater Ekamatra’s A Clockwork Orange: An Interview with the Cast and Creatives
British author Anthony Burgess’ seminal novel A Clockwork Orange has seen countless adaptations over the years, from stage plays to its best known iteration – a 1971 film version directed by Stanley Kubrick. But of all these adaptations, one we’ve yet to see is a version created in a Singaporean context. Enter Teater Ekamatra’s newest production – a Malay language adaptation of A Clockwork Orange, set to premiere this September, … Continue reading Teater Ekamatra’s A Clockwork Orange: An Interview with the Cast and Creatives
Neon Lights 2019: Thirteen More Acts Announced For The Festival, From Chet Faker to Mura Masa
With Mumford & Sons, Honne and Halsey and AURORA, the Neon Lights music and arts festival has announced an additional 13 music acts for the two-day event taking place at Fort Canning Park on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November. Hailing from six different countries, the acts include the Singapore return of Australian soul hero Nick Murphy/Chet Faker and Canadian jazz/funk trio BadBadNotGood, as well as debut Singapore shows … Continue reading Neon Lights 2019: Thirteen More Acts Announced For The Festival, From Chet Faker to Mura Masa
Arts of the UK 2019: Theatre Centre Artistic Director Natalie Wilson Steps Down To Pursue New Creative Goals
LONDON – Natalie Wilson, Artistic Director and Joint-CEO of Theatre Centre, the UK’s foremost producer and champion of theatre for young audiences, is to step down at the end of the year following 12 years with the company. Theatre Centre has thrived under Natalie’s leadership through a time of seismic change in the education landscape. Recruitment is underway for an interim Artistic Director. Theatre Centre’s latest … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2019: Theatre Centre Artistic Director Natalie Wilson Steps Down To Pursue New Creative Goals
F1 Grand Prix 2019: Sigala and Ella Eyre to Headline Amber Lounge Singapore
Officially kicking off the Singapore Formula 1 weekend at Amber Lounge, Brit and MOBO award winner Ella Eyre is set to headline, together with Amber Lounge resident DJ Sigala, with whom she collaborated on singles “Came Here For Love” and “Just Got Paid”. Sets by this dynamic duo will be supported by DJ Ono and DJ Buddha of Bangkok Invaders and a host of live performances, … Continue reading F1 Grand Prix 2019: Sigala and Ella Eyre to Headline Amber Lounge Singapore
Singapore Comic Con 2019: New initiative to be unveiled to connect aspiring creators with publishers
While Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2019 has revealed its first sneak peek of headliners, there’s still plenty more in store as not only have more exciting artists been announced, but also, a brand-new initiative this year that looks into connecting aspiring creators with publishers through the ‘Work In Progress’ (W.I.P) programme. With the new W.I.P programme, aspiring local & Southeast Asian creators can now step forward and … Continue reading Singapore Comic Con 2019: New initiative to be unveiled to connect aspiring creators with publishers
Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series: The Manhattan Transfer (Review)
50 years on and still one of the absolute best vocal groups around. The Manhattan Transfer are undoubtedly one of America’s greatest treasures. Comprising Janis Siegel, Alan Paul and Cheryl Bentyne, along with newest member Trist Curless, the multiple Grammy Award-winning pop/jazz vocal quartet returned to the Esplanade Theatre after eight years on Tuesday, performing tracks from their latest album, along with all their greatest … Continue reading Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series: The Manhattan Transfer (Review)
