In London’s (Off) West End 2019: salt. at the Royal Court Theatre (Preview)
LONDON – This May, the Royal Court presents Selina Thompson’s award-winning, internationally renowned play, salt. Charting her real journey across the Atlantic as she retraces one of the Transatlantic Slave routes, the one woman show stars Rochelle Rose, and is part of the writer’s wider body of work looking at Black British identity. In February 2016, two artists got on a cargo ship, and retraced one of the routes … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: salt. at the Royal Court Theatre (Preview)
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: White Pearl at the Royal Court Theatre (Preview)
LONDON – Making her international playwriting debut this May, the Royal Court Theatre presents New York-based writer Anchuli Felicia King’s White Pearl. Directed byNana Dakin, White Pearl is set in Singapore, where Clearday™ has developed from a small start-up company to a leading international cosmetic brand in less than a year. But when a draft of the company’s latest skin cream advert is leaked, the video goes viral globally for … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: White Pearl at the Royal Court Theatre (Preview)
Singapore Sports Hub Launches The Kallang Story – The First Sports, Arts and Heritage Trail in Singapore
The Singapore Sports Hub has launched The Kallang Story: A Sports, Arts and Heritage Trail the first ever sports, art and heritage walking trail. Taking visitors on a tour of Kallang’s landmarks and the area’s vibrant history. Says Mr Baey Yam Keng, Senior Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Transport, who was present at the launch: “There is … Continue reading Singapore Sports Hub Launches The Kallang Story – The First Sports, Arts and Heritage Trail in Singapore
Eurovision Song Contest: Remembering the UK’s five previous winners
In recent years, the United Kingdom have been something of a laughing stock when it comes to the Eurovision Song Contest. The land that gave us Mary Poppins and Fish n Chips have finished bottom of the leader board on three occasions since 2003 and famously recorded nul points that same year, but it hasn’t always been that bad for the UK. In fact, the UK has won the competition five times … Continue reading Eurovision Song Contest: Remembering the UK’s five previous winners
SIFA 2019: An Interview with Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani
We’re less than a week away from the launch of the 2019 Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA), marking the second year of Gaurav Kripalani’s stint as Festival Director, and if anything, we’re incredibly excited about the lineup for this year, with even more programmes, internationally renowned artists and premieres happening across Singapore for almost three whole weeks. Sitting down with Gaurav himself, we catch … Continue reading SIFA 2019: An Interview with Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani
Preview: Dear Cardboard Kitchen Project by FK Co-Lab
A brand new company has emerged from Nur Khairiyah Ramli (Hatch Theatrics, Singapore) and Faezah Zulkifli (Blaupunkt, London), both currently pursuing their MAs at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Named FK Co-Lab, the London-based Singapore company aims to present the immediate sociopolitical landscape through the lens of the personal, developing original performances and using practice as research to maintain and evolve … Continue reading Preview: Dear Cardboard Kitchen Project by FK Co-Lab
Review: This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls by Pangdemonium
Grey areas abound as Pangdemonium addresses the ugly truth of sexual assault. When NUS student Monica Baey posted about her traumatic experience with a campus Peeping Tom on Instagram in April 2019, she set off a nationwide social media storm that has seen supporters and detractors both rallying behind her call for justice, and condemning her for kicking up a fuss, with perceived ulterior motives … Continue reading Review: This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls by Pangdemonium
Television Time: BBC Shows Get Nominated For The BAFTAs 2019
The esteemed and prestigious BAFTA TV Awards are set for another round of glitz, glamour and winners to be held on Sunday, 12th May, and plenty of BBC titles have been nominated across the board, ranging from classic, long-running favourites, to new and instant hits, our nominees have certainly got the recognition they deserve. Catch a special BAFTA nominees’ module on BBC Player, or StarHub Channel … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows Get Nominated For The BAFTAs 2019
Marina Bay Sands Dining Specials May – June
This May and June, Marina Bay Sands presents plenty of wine and dine specials, from a sublime five-course dessert menu and exclusive masterclasses at two-Michelin starred Waku Ghin, to Father’s Day across their signature restaurants. Waku Ghin unveils exclusive dessert menu (12-14 May) & masterclasses (25 May, 1 June) Waku Ghin’s award-winning desserts are on show with the Festin de desserts menu (S$68++ per guest), available from 12 … Continue reading Marina Bay Sands Dining Specials May – June
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Noises Off at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
LONDON – Before The Play That Goes Wrong, there was Michael Frayn’s Noises Off. Directed by Jeremy Herrin, the award-winning play gets a revival this June at the Lyric Hammersmith, returning for the first time since its premiere in 1982. Known as one of Britain’s most iconic stage comedies, the play will star BAFTA Television Award nominee Meera Syal as Dotty Otley, Lloyd Owen as the Lloyd Dallas, the director of the … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Noises Off at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
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