Review: Rumah Dayak by Rupa co.lab
★★★★☆ (Performance attended 23/11/19, Matinee) Nessa Anwar’s sophomore full length play proves her mastery over capturing natural conversation and social realism. Presented by new theatre collective Rupa co.lab in their theatrical debut, Rumah Dayak follows a night-hour safehouse for troubled youths in the Malay community. Ironically however, the safehouse itself is facing imminent danger, as they face mounting pressures from the authorities, rising costs of operations, and … Continue reading Review: Rumah Dayak by Rupa co.lab
In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre (Preview)
LONDON – The world premiere of The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre will explore the consequences of the government’s Prevent strategy on the quality of education in the UK today. Opening in the new year, this thrilling and powerful piece interrogates faith, belonging and polarisation within the school system. Rebecca still has nightmares about Amina and the unnerving events that unfolded in her classroom. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Glass Will Shatter at the Omnibus Theatre (Preview)
Neon Lights 2019 Wrap-Up: Music That Brings People Together, Rain or Shine
The annual Neon Lights Festival returned to Fort Canning last weekend, bringing with them a host of art and music acts both international and regional for one heck of a good time, regardless of age. With the gates opening from 1pm, Fort Canning saw a flurry of activity happening all the way till the end of the day, as families, friends and music lovers of … Continue reading Neon Lights 2019 Wrap-Up: Music That Brings People Together, Rain or Shine
SGIFF 2019: An Interview with Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen, Directors of Revolution Launderette
Having made their feature film debut last year at the 2018 Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), local filmmakers/musicians Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (collectively known as Emoumie) are back for the second year in a row with their sophomore film Revolution Launderette. Bigger, bolder and more ambitious than before, their new film deviates from their debut docu-fiction Cannonball, now presenting a work that’s less drifting, more … Continue reading SGIFF 2019: An Interview with Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen, Directors of Revolution Launderette
Mass Participation World Conference 2019: An Interview with Co-Founder and CEO Chris Robb
Chris Robb is an experienced man. With 35 years of involvement in mass participation as an organiser, including the annual 60,000 runner Singapore Marathon and the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge. Chris’ wealth of knowledge about the industry is phenomenal, to say the least. But if it’s one other thing Chris is passionate about, it’s sharing that knowledge, distilled into a book he has published, the countless talks … Continue reading Mass Participation World Conference 2019: An Interview with Co-Founder and CEO Chris Robb
Laughter Is: Kenny Sebastian’s The Most Interesting Person In The Room (Review)
With nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube, an Amazon Video series, a Netflix special and still more, at just age 28, comedian Kenny Sebastian is nothing short of a success story, further evidenced by the almost full crowd at the Shine Auditorium last Friday. Cheering his name even before he came onstage, the crowd of fans were evidently incredibly enthusiastic at the chance to catch the … Continue reading Laughter Is: Kenny Sebastian’s The Most Interesting Person In The Room (Review)
Laughter Is: Kuala Lumpur Invades The Merry Lion Club (Review)
Over the weekend, local comedy club the Merry Lion Comedy Cafe and Bar played host to Malaysia’s Funny Business, bringing in four of the hottest comedians from across the Causeway to spark some laughs and tickle Singaporean funnybones. Hosted by Jacky Ng, the night opened with hijabi comic Nuha, originally hailing from the Maldives but now living in KL. Nuha has a natural charm and … Continue reading Laughter Is: Kuala Lumpur Invades The Merry Lion Club (Review)
Television Time: BBC Shows December 2019
This December on the BBC, take a peek into the lives of adorable new-born baby hedgehogs, chicks, seals and more in The Wonderful World of Baby Animals, have your taste buds tantalised in The Great British Bake Off Series 10, and catch Martin Freeman as he plays Detective Steve Fulcher in the thrilling series A Confession. BBC EARTH The Wonderful World of Baby Animals Cute … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows December 2019
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Christmas at the Chiswick Playhouse (Preview)
LONDON – Chiswick Playhouse brings a little holiday cheer and a taste of West End this season with Christmas at the Chiswick Playhouse, comprising three enchanting evenings of song featuring leading stars of the West End. Audiences can expect a wonderful range of festive classics, combined with well-known songs from the shows and a singalong or two, presented by three exceptional casts. With a free … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Christmas at the Chiswick Playhouse (Preview)
Getting Technical: SITEX 2019 – Exhibition-Only Special and Super Deals Onsite
SITEX 2019, Singapore’s only consumer lifestyle IT exhibition, returns from 28th November to 1st December at the Singapore Expo Halls 5 and 6. With the festive season fast approaching, SITEX 2019 makes for the perfect time to shop till you drop for all the gifts, whether for yourself or others, in the specially curated, tech-inspired Digital Playground. Huawei is set to launch the HUAWEI FreeBuds … Continue reading Getting Technical: SITEX 2019 – Exhibition-Only Special and Super Deals Onsite
