Book Review: Nimita’s Place by Akshita Nanda
Parallel narratives of an Indian grandmother during Partition and her granddaughter in modern day Singapore make for a satisfying debut. Reading Nimita’s Place feels a little like moving in to a new house – to an ethnically Chinese person reading this, the parallel narratives seen through the eyes of both protagonists present worlds that are rapidly changing, initially unfamiliar, yet places that Akshita eases us into to … Continue reading Book Review: Nimita’s Place by Akshita Nanda
Prudential Marina Bay Carnival Returns December 2018 At Height Of Festive Season
After its inaugural edition last year, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival has now returned for yet another 3 months of rides and games to bring light to the Marina Bay Area from December to March! Situated at the Bayfront Event Space, the carnival spans four football fields (or 23,000 square metres) with 50 rides and games from countries all around the world. This time around, … Continue reading Prudential Marina Bay Carnival Returns December 2018 At Height Of Festive Season
Preview: The Severing Sword (情断昆吾剑) by Nam Hwa Opera
Nam Hwa Opera rounds off its 55th anniversary celebrations with the world premiere of a brand new Wuxia Teochew Opera! Titled The Severing Sword, the opera will premiere in March 2019, and be directed by Toy Factory artistic direction Goh Boon Teck. Based on a popular wuxia novel by genre master Liang Yu Sheng, The Severing Sword follows a series of unfortunate events set into motion … Continue reading Preview: The Severing Sword (情断昆吾剑) by Nam Hwa Opera
Television Time: 2018 Christmas Specials Galore On BBC This Festive Season (Preview)
There’s nothing quite as festive as settling down on the couch with the whole family after a scrumptious Christmas meal to watch some TV together. And there’s no country that knows how to do that better than Great Britain, with the BBC readying up for a lineup of Christmas specials and brand new series to binge out on this December and January! Celebrate the Yuletide … Continue reading Television Time: 2018 Christmas Specials Galore On BBC This Festive Season (Preview)
Preview: Christopher Park Plays Mozart by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Described as “A pianist like a thunderbolt” (Der Tagesspiegel), Christopher Park is set to bring his transcendent playing to Singapore and captivate audiences with his fascinating technical mastery and astounding musical maturity come next February. Performing over two nights at the Victoria Concert Hall, Park and the SSO will be directed by the esteemed veteran conductor Bruno Weil, 69, renowned exponent of the music of … Continue reading Preview: Christopher Park Plays Mozart by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Singapore) Presents Lindy Lee
As part of Gillman Barracks’ Art After Dark celebrations and in conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2019, Sullivan+Strumpf presents a solo exhibition by the acclaimed Chinese-Australian artist Lindy Lee this January. This major exhibition of Lee’s recent work will mark her first solo show in Singapore, adding to an impressive exhibition history which includes group and solo exhibitions in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Japan, … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Singapore) Presents Lindy Lee
The Perfect Sound: Inaugural Filet Short Film Competition Calls For Entries
In an effort to increase registration numbers and their user base, brand new Singapore-based film platform Filet is launching the inaugural Filet Short Film Competition. Aimed as a platform to facilitate ease of hiring talents in the performing arts and entertainment industry, in a sense, a hub to link talent to creatives in a single application, the competition requires participants to first have a Filet … Continue reading The Perfect Sound: Inaugural Filet Short Film Competition Calls For Entries
Star Island: Singapore To Celebrate New Year 2019 With Fireworks Extravaganza + Interview with Creative Director Kenji Kohashi
Can you believe we’re already almost at the end of 2018? The year feels like it’s completely flown by, and before you know it, it’s already time for the annual New Year’s countdown once again. As always, the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown will be making its return on 31st December 2018, and this year, will play host to STAR ISLAND in its international debut – … Continue reading Star Island: Singapore To Celebrate New Year 2019 With Fireworks Extravaganza + Interview with Creative Director Kenji Kohashi
Review: Master Z – The Ip Man Legacy dir. Yuen Woo-Ping (Review)
The latest installment of the Ip Man franchise may not have Donnie Yen, but still dazzles with intricately choreographed fight scenes. Over the past few years, actor Donnie Yen has become almost synonymous with the Ip Man franchise, playing the titular Wing Chun master and rapidly rising to become one of Hong Kong’s biggest martial arts stars. But while Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy does … Continue reading Review: Master Z – The Ip Man Legacy dir. Yuen Woo-Ping (Review)
In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)
A culinary way to enjoy this Gothic classic. LONDON – Annie McKenzie is a woman of many surprises – besides being an expert in the kitchen (2016 MasterChef Semi-Finalist), she’s also trained as an actor. So in many ways, it’s no surprise that she started Scripts For Supper, which combines both food and theatre into a single, immersive dining experience. While previously, Scripts For Supper has … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)
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