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)

Laughter Is: An Interview with Fakkah Fuzz, Becky Lucas and Ben Knight of the Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 2019

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back this September with a brand new crew of FIVE hilarious comedians from Australia and the region to tickle your funnybone and leave you chortling. This year’s line-up features a familiar face to locals – Singapore’s very own Fakkah Fuzz, who will be joined by Australian comedian and writer Becky Lucas, the award-winning Aaron Chen; teacher turned comic/musician/actor Ben Knight, and British … Continue reading Laughter Is: An Interview with Fakkah Fuzz, Becky Lucas and Ben Knight of the Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 2019

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: 4 Stages at The Bread and Roses Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Presented by Old Skool Theatre Collective, this October sees the premiere of a brand new play by B C Allen at Clapham’s Bread and Roses Theatre. Titled 4 Stages, we follow two best friends Ben and Alex. Having grown up together, the two 40-something year olds meet up the last Sunday of every month for regulars ‘Games Nights’. Both from different backgrounds but as close as brothers, they are joined by Cat, Alex’s partner and another recent arrival. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: 4 Stages at The Bread and Roses Theatre (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Germ Free Adolescent at The Bunker (Preview)

LONDON – Ashley is 16. She’s lived in Medway for 15 years and 6 months. She has 2,354 leaflets on sexual health. She knows exactly how many she has, because she’s counted them 1,582 times… At 7.48pm tonight, she will have been going out with Ollie for exactly 3 months, which she thinks means it’s time to take their relationship to the next level; especially given … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Germ Free Adolescent at The Bunker (Preview)

In London’s West End 2019: Full Casting Announced For White Christmas the Musical at the Dominion Theatre

LONDON –  Jamie Wilson, Mark Goucher full casting for the Made at Curve production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at London’s Dominion Theatre. Michael Brandon will play General Henry Waverly, Brenda Edwards Martha Watson, Danielle Hope Betty Haynes and Clare Halse Judy Haynes. They will be joined by the previously announced Danny Mac as Bob Wallace and Dan Burton as Phil Davis, who both reprise their acclaimed roles following the successful run at Curve, Leicester in 2018. The rest of … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Full Casting Announced For White Christmas the Musical at the Dominion Theatre

Preview: Follow the Leader • Richard Tognetti presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Violinist, arranger and conductor Richard Tognetti will lead the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in a concert in which French masterpieces take centre stage. The programme includes Debussy’s The Girl with the Flaxen Hair and works by Ravel uniquely arranged for orchestra by Tognetti, who will be leading the SSO. The concert closes with Mozart’s final symphony: the magnificent ‘Jupiter’. Richard Tognetti is Artistic Director of the … Continue reading Preview: Follow the Leader • Richard Tognetti presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Poisoned Polluted at the Old Red Lion Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – The complexities of childhood trauma, drug addiction and shame are brought to the forefront in Kathryn O’Reilly’s second play, Poisoned Polluted, exploring the impact of being nurtured in a toxic environment. Stark, raw and bold, this original full-length poetic drama tackles uncompromising social issues and shines a light on the direct correlation between addicts, abuse and suffering which is carried within our bodies. Kathryn … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Poisoned Polluted at the Old Red Lion Theatre (Preview)