Review: StoryFest 2019 – Make Believe
The inherent power of the oral traditions imbues these age-old stories with an undeniable magic. After our very positive experience with Storyfest in 2018, suffice to say, we were absolutely looking forward to this year’s third edition of the festival, with some of the world’s best storytellers gathering at the Arts House for a weekend of age old tales. Kicking off on Friday, 21st June … Continue reading Review: StoryFest 2019 – Make Believe
Serving You in Style with KFC x Thomas Wee
Following the success of their first-time limited edition sneaker drop, KFC Singapore is launching a collection of stylish apparel in collaboration with one of Singapore’s award-winning designers, Thomas Wee. And this time, in the form of brand-new uniforms for every member of the KFC family. More than a sartorial overhaul, the launch of KFC x Thomas Wee is a tribute to the phenomenal people … Continue reading Serving You in Style with KFC x Thomas Wee
Preview: VCHpresents 2019/20 Season presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra
The Victoria Concert Hall has announced its brand new VCHpresents 2019/20 seaso, marking the fifth anniversary of its re-opening. The season will include a range of performances that explore the chamber music repertoire, solo voice recitals, more intimate happenings, and two music festivals. The VCHpresents Chamber series promises to be Singapore’s widest offering of chamber music at the highest level – from western classical strings and … Continue reading Preview: VCHpresents 2019/20 Season presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Preview: Love Ya Mom! 爱呀，我的妈! by Godot Theatre Company
Godot Theatre Company impressed us last year when they presented their award-winning production of Tuesdays with Morrie. Now, they’re back again at the Esplanade Theatre, this time with their hit Mandarin musical Love Ya Mom! In this musical comedy, a single mother (also an expert mechanic) and her daughter (with rock star ambitions) swap bodies when a genius scientist’s experiment goes wrong. Chaos, naturally, ensues as they struggle … Continue reading Preview: Love Ya Mom! 爱呀，我的妈! by Godot Theatre Company
Review: Fatih – The Prince and the Drum by NADI Singapura (Pesta Raya 2019)
An epic, joyous production elevating the art of drumming to new heights. There are some productions that can only be described as nothing more than pure joy to watch. Fatih – The Prince and the Drum, happens to be one such production, as it cleverly uses a mix of Malay percussion, song, martial arts and staging to make a familiar tale of a fallen prince seeking … Continue reading Review: Fatih – The Prince and the Drum by NADI Singapura (Pesta Raya 2019)
Review: The Seen and Unseen (Sekala Niskala) by Kamila Andini (Pesta Raya 2019)
Clear direction and precise choreography make this highly spiritual work a success. Transitioning from one medium to another can be a daunting task, with the biggest question being “what does the new form add that the old one did not?” But for Indonesian director Kamila Andini, the answer to that is clear, with the stage adaptation of her 2017 film The Seen and Unseen. Born out … Continue reading Review: The Seen and Unseen (Sekala Niskala) by Kamila Andini (Pesta Raya 2019)
Both Sides, Now: An Interview with Drama Box/ Both Sides, Now Artistic Director Kok Heng Leun
After seven years of work, Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative’s Both Sides, Now is finally coming to a close as the community engagement project ends with an art installation and carnival at Telok Blangah. What started in 2013 as an exploration into end of life issues and how they’re tackled in Singapore has gone on a journey, reaching out to various communities across the island as Both … Continue reading Both Sides, Now: An Interview with Drama Box/ Both Sides, Now Artistic Director Kok Heng Leun
Preview: Subtle Downtempo No by Murasaki Penguin and RAW Moves
Ever found a shirt that wouldn’t fit properly? Or made to feel like an outlier because you didn’t fit into the system? Coming to you this July as part of their 2019-20 season of Systems, local contemporary dance company RAW Moves and Australian/Japanese dance company Murasaki Penguin come together to present Subtle Downtempo No, a performance where, through dance, sound, light and the flow of time the … Continue reading Preview: Subtle Downtempo No by Murasaki Penguin and RAW Moves
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Launches New House Label Beer and Wines
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has launched M Brew and M Wines, their own speciality beer and wine label exclusively at its six Singapore properties. M Brew is brewed on home ground by the famed Archipelago Brewery, best known for their cheekily named beers inspired by Singapore. This special craft brew is a full-strength 5.0% ABV beer, infused with a fragrant pandan emulsion that delivers … Continue reading Millennium Hotels and Resorts Launches New House Label Beer and Wines
Preview: Musical Frontiers 2019 by Ding Yi Music Company
Bringing two unlike worlds together, this August, get ready as Ding Yi Music Company returns with the third edition of their Musical Frontiers series, this time uniting Ding Yi with the award-winning Vietnamese Bamboo Ensemble, Suc Song Moi (The New Vitality) in their first ever visit to Singapore for a music showcase and collaboration One an intimate Chinese chamber music company best known for its … Continue reading Preview: Musical Frontiers 2019 by Ding Yi Music Company
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