M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Ayer Hitam by Sharon Frese, Ng Yi-Sheng and Irfan Kasban (Review)
Black never goes out of style. When one thinks of the cultural makeup of Singapore, rarely does Africa come to mind, let alone daily conversation. Yet, as Sharon Frese, Ng Yi-Sheng and Irfan Kasban reveal in their performance lecture Ayer Hitam, Singapore has plenty of surprising ties to the continent, as they uncover the hidden black history and African disapora of our island home. As … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Ayer Hitam by Sharon Frese, Ng Yi-Sheng and Irfan Kasban (Review)
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Kaspar by Edith Podesta and NAFA (Review)
Language is a prison in this cerebral play about oppressive society. In line with her penchant for cerebral scripts heavy on text, director Edith Podesta’s efforts at bringing Austrian writer Peter Handke’s Kaspar to life with the help of NAFA’s BA Theatre students is a valiant one, no easy feat given its absurdist, non-linear flow and often nonsensical, non-sequitur language. Loosely inspired by the story … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Kaspar by Edith Podesta and NAFA (Review)
ChangiWiFi’s Launches New Pay-Per-GB Plan; Costs as low as $32 per trip for USA and Europe Travellers
As frequent travellers ourselves, we at Bakchormeeboy.com are constantly looking for means of having portable, affordable overseas WiFi, whether it’s for documenting our travels via Instagram or for hunkering down with a laptop and writing out some quality stories. While we’ve primarily relied on SIM cards from other countries or at times, the WiFi we can glean from hotels and public areas or cafes, … Continue reading ChangiWiFi’s Launches New Pay-Per-GB Plan; Costs as low as $32 per trip for USA and Europe Travellers
Preview: Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2019
Aliwal Urban Art Festival (#ALIWALUAF2019) hits the streets once again on 19 January 2019, from 4pm till late, with doses of subcultures and urban art. Organised by Aliwal Arts Centre and held as part of Singapore Art Week, the sixth edition brings together artists, musicians, performers and enthusiasts of the street art scene, as well as showcases new and lesser-known subcultures in Singapore and around … Continue reading Preview: Aliwal Urban Art Festival 2019
London’s VAULT Festival 2019: A Wake In Progress by Fine Mess Theatre (Preview)
LONDON – This February, Fine Mess Theatre presents a brand new play as part of VAULT Festival 2019, centering around one of our most common theatre tropes – death. But make no mistake, the company promises new perspectives on issues of grief with scripted scenes and audience interaction in A Wake In Progress to offer a relatable and moving tale of love, death and funerals. A young person lies … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2019: A Wake In Progress by Fine Mess Theatre (Preview)
London’s VAULT Festival 2019: APRIL by Hermetic Arts (Preview)
LONDON – The last time we caught Carrie Marx, she wowed us with some incredible character work as a good Christian lady fighting the forces of satan abound in role playing tabletop games. Now, she’s back again at the 2019 edition of the VAULT Festival with an all new show titled APRIL. Once again directed by Chris Lincé, Marx’s co-founder of Hermetic Arts, APRIL once again reaches into dark … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2019: APRIL by Hermetic Arts (Preview)
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Medea Electronica by Pecho Mama (Preview)
LONDON – Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit Medea Electronica is going on tour this year. Starting this February, Pecho Mama’s ambitious production brings its unique and primal energy to Pleasance Islington, reimagining the classic Greek tragedy of Medea with a scorching live electronica ensemble and thrown into the turmoil of Thatcher’s Britain. Genre-busting by nature, Medea Electronica revitalizes this drama for a new era by placing it in the maelstrom … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Medea Electronica by Pecho Mama (Preview)
Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day Dining Specials at Marina Bay Sands
Celebrate reunions and romance with exclusive menus by award-winning restaurants This February, herald a prosperous Lunar New Year over bountiful feasts across Marina Bay Sands’ signature restaurants, before celebrations continue on Valentine’s Day, from intimate dinners at Club55 and Spago Dining Room, to a themed party at Adrift by David Myers. Adrift by David Myers (CNY Menu: 4-7 Feb; Valentine’s Day party: 14 Feb) From … Continue reading Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day Dining Specials at Marina Bay Sands
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Jogging by Hanane Hajj Ali (Review)
What we talk about when we talk about jogging. The subject of jogging may seem like an unusual entry point into theatre, but for 50-something year old Lebanese actress and activist Hanane Hajj Ali, jogging is an exercise and activity that awakens the storyteller within her. Directed by Eric Deniaud, Jogging showcases Hanane’s mastery over storytelling as she recounts her daily routine of jogging through … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Jogging by Hanane Hajj Ali (Review)
Preview: La Cage aux Folles by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Hong Kong)
HONG KONG – Six-time Tony-winning Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles has graced countless stages around the world, not to mention garnered a triple Oscar-nominated film and multiple localized adaptations in Singapore from acclaimed local company W!ld Rice. Now, Hong Kong is ready to welcome new audience members into the hottest club of all, as the spectacular drag star Zaza and her Cagelles offer up titillating entertainment at … Continue reading Preview: La Cage aux Folles by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Hong Kong)
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