★★★☆☆ Review: Statement Piece by Checkpoint Theatre

A statement on the universal idea of ambition and the lengths we’re willing to go to achieve it, but plot holes and lack of character depth leave us wanting. To become lost to history is to have lived a life insignificant, leading to so many people’s desperate climb up the ladder to ‘success’. But what happens when a member of the art world, in hot … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Statement Piece by Checkpoint Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: re:intertwining by T.H.E Dance Company

Choreography pushing the human body to its limits, in a work that once again emphasises T.H.E’s ethos of human connection through dance and movement. If it is one thing the world seems to need more than ever, it’s to recognise the need for coexistence over conflict. That feels like the central theme of re:intertwining, the newest work by T.H.E Dance Company that pushes its dancers … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: re:intertwining by T.H.E Dance Company

Art What!: Portals by CMD.EXE at Battlebox

When was the last time you went to the Battlebox at Fort Canning? Chances are, your most recent memory is of a school learning journey years, even decades back, or perhaps never at all. Over the last few months however, producers Global Cultural Alliance (GCA), who have been managing Battlebox since 2023, have been working hard at bringing the historical site back into vogue, with … Continue reading Art What!: Portals by CMD.EXE at Battlebox

Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025

Presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore, the vOilah! France Singapore Festival returns from 23 April to 8 June 2025 to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. As a key meeting point for French and Singaporean communities, vOilah! brings together a diverse line-up of artistic and cultural experiences that is elevated through France-Singapore collaborations, offering locals opportunities to explore new … Continue reading Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025

Hong Kong Travelogue 2025: Art and Culture

HONG KONG – No matter what time of year you visit, stepping into Hong Kong feels like entering a living gallery, a city where art breathes, evolves, and exists in every corner. From globally renowned art fairs to immersive museums and gritty underground theatres, Hong Kong’s creative spirit pulses with energy, depth, and constant reinvention. It’s a city where art is not confined to white-walled … Continue reading Hong Kong Travelogue 2025: Art and Culture

Preview: da:ns focus – EveryBody (2025) by Esplanade

The third edition of da:ns focus – EveryBody by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay returns next week, from 9th to 13th April, and as with previous editions, aims to break boundaries and show that dance is for everyone and every body, with no need for a ‘perfect’ body to participate in the beautiful art form of dance. Launched in 2023, EveryBody presents high-quality performances and experiences centred … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus – EveryBody (2025) by Esplanade

Lan Kwai Fong Concepts opens a new chapter on Hong Kong’s famed nightlife district

HONG KONG – Once synonymous with rowdy nights out and partying into the wee hours of the morning, Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong district has been quietly reshaping itself. These days, the vibe isn’t just party-fueled chaos—it’s curated, stylish, and, dare we say, grown up. At the heart of that transformation is LKF Concepts, the dining group reinventing what it means to eat, drink, and … Continue reading Lan Kwai Fong Concepts opens a new chapter on Hong Kong’s famed nightlife district

Arts of Hong Kong: WestK and Cathay launch “WestK in the Sky” video series on Cathay Pacific’s in-flight entertainment system in April 2025

HONG KONG – The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA or the Authority) is pleased to announce the launch of a new video series, “WestK in the Sky”, in collaboration with its exclusive Travel Partner, Cathay. The videos are now available on the in-flight entertainment system across Cathay Pacific’s extensive passenger network, reaching travellers from around the globe to promote Hong Kong’s arts and cultural scene. This … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: WestK and Cathay launch “WestK in the Sky” video series on Cathay Pacific’s in-flight entertainment system in April 2025

★★★★★ Film Review: The Solitary Gourmet (劇映画 孤独のグルメ) dir. Yutaka Matsushige

The Solitary Gourmet finds new friends and new fans in this moving, life-affirming feature film continuation of the hit television series. In Singapore at least, eating alone is considered a social faux pas. Why don’t you have any friends? Are you a misanthrope who shuns humanity? But as hit manga series The Solitary Gourmet shows, there is no shame in eating alone, and in fact, … Continue reading ★★★★★ Film Review: The Solitary Gourmet (劇映画 孤独のグルメ) dir. Yutaka Matsushige

Arts of Hong Kong: Charles & Keith collaborates with Singaporean artist Robert Zhao for ‘Museum of Everything Else’ installation

HONG KONG – Singaporean contemporary artist Robert Zhao Renhui brings a poignant exploration of urban nature to the heart of Hong Kong with Museum of Everything Else, an immersive installation presented in collaboration with CHARLES & KEITH at their Fashion Walk store in Causeway Bay. Zhao, known for his unique blend of art and ecological inquiry, draws upon his time spent tracking Hong Kong’s urban … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Charles & Keith collaborates with Singaporean artist Robert Zhao for ‘Museum of Everything Else’ installation