Preview: Dramatised Readings 2017 by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab
TheatreWorks has birthed an all new triple threat of promising new writers from their latest Writers’ Lab workshops. Having received dramaturgical mentorship from internationally renowned playwright Tony Perez, Isaac Lim, Tan Mae Shen and Beverly Wee are ready to showcase their finished works in a one day only performance of Dramatised Readings. Directed by Tan Shou Chen, the three writers’ new works will hear their plays … Continue reading Preview: Dramatised Readings 2017 by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab
Get Your Grape On at London Wine Week 2017
No need to whine this summer as all your wine needs are met by Drink Up London’s spectacular week long wine festival. We promised ourselves we’d have a Dry January this year, but this being London, everything went straight out the window the moment 2017 rolled around. Summer looks no less sober with Drink Up London’s fourth edition of the annual London Wine Week. Taking place … Continue reading Get Your Grape On at London Wine Week 2017
Preview: Hansel and Gretel by Orchestra of the Music Makers
The forest is dark and cold as night But what do we see there in the clearing’s light? A house made of sweets, oh what a delight! How could a hungry child resist such a sight? But not all that’s sweet is cause for joy, For she who lives within has planned this ploy. Hansel and Gretel remains one of the brothers Grimms’ best loved fairytales. … Continue reading Preview: Hansel and Gretel by Orchestra of the Music Makers
Preview: Forbidden City by SRT
What really happened in the Forbidden City over a century ago? Who was the real Dowager Empress? The Dragon Lady of myth? Or a misunderstood victim of circumstance? Singapore Repertory Theatre and the Esplanade will be restaging one of Singapore’s most successful original musicals this August with Forbidden City: Portrait of an Empress. With three sold-out runs and over 100,000 tickets sold, this epic musical returns … Continue reading Preview: Forbidden City by SRT
Preview: Goodwood Park Durian Fiesta 2017
Goodwood Park’s beloved Durian Fiesta returns once again this year, featuring all of their favourite scrumptious desserts and more. Made from only the most premium D24 and Mao Shan Wang durians, these creative confections prove that the durian is deserving of the title of King of Fruits, and these desserts are full of pulpy goodness and interesting twists to pique your interest. Alongside the 14 … Continue reading Preview: Goodwood Park Durian Fiesta 2017
Review: After the Storm dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda
Hirokazu Kore-eda, in his 28 year film career, has established himself as the foremost master of Japanese realist cinema. From his beginnings in 1998’s After Life to more recent hits such as Our Little Sister (2015), Kore-eda’s films have always had the impeccable ability to draw out the quiet beauty of the mundane, and hit emotional high notes in the most surprising of ways. Dwelling just long enough … Continue reading Review: After the Storm dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda
Preview: Italy vs Scotland – International Rugby Test Match
This June, get your tickets and get set to witness two of Europe’s biggest rugby teams as they go head to head in the first international Test Match held at the new National Stadium. With both Italy and Scotland en route to Fiji and Australia to play a series of matches, our sunny island happens to be their stopover point, and their match will mark … Continue reading Preview: Italy vs Scotland – International Rugby Test Match
Review: Gallery Children’s Biennale – Dreams and Stories at the National Gallery Singapore
This school holiday, don’t just send your kids to tuition; head on down for a mix of both fun and education at the inaugural Gallery Children’s Biennale at the National Gallery! Running from from now till 8 October, the first ever Gallery Children’s Biennale is chock full of fun for the whole family. Themed Dreams and Stories, the exhibition features both international and local artworks and … Continue reading Review: Gallery Children’s Biennale – Dreams and Stories at the National Gallery Singapore
Review: Kitchen Series – #AhMa by The Theatre Practice
The Theatre Practice (TTP) has always been a pioneer of different theatre experiences in Singapore, such as the Poor Theatre Series a few years back. This year, TTP has come up with the Practice Tuckshop, a move to bring the arts to the community as a collaborative space in front of TTP’s headquarters along Waterloo Street. In-line with their aim of bringing people and art … Continue reading Review: Kitchen Series – #AhMa by The Theatre Practice
Review: Driftwood by Casus
The 2017 Underbelly Festival presented the London-premiere of Australian circus company’s thrilling new show Driftwood. Coming into London as part of their UK tour of the show, Driftwood received rave reviews at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and features more of Casus’ unique acrobatic shapes that won them thunderous praise for their previous show Knee Deep. Driftwood is an intimate circus experience. Seated in the front row, the show began … Continue reading Review: Driftwood by Casus
