Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective
This March, prepare your ears for a double bill of some of classical music’s most beloved compositions, as re:sound Collective proudly presents Franz Schubert’s charming Trout Quintet, and the evergreen Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi in one exciting concert. Playing next week at the Victoria Concert Hall, Schubert’s Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 is better known as the Trout Quintet. Written for piano, … Continue reading Music Is: Prodigious – The Trout & Four Seasons by re:sound Collective
How to Find the Right School in Singapore for Your Child
Singapore boasts a world-class education system, offering diverse schools catering to different learning styles and needs. Finding the perfect fit for your child, especially if they require specialized support, can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for private special needs schools in Singapore, primary schools, secondary schools, or kindergartens, this article will equip you with the knowledge you need to find the ideal choice for your … Continue reading How to Find the Right School in Singapore for Your Child
Arts of Hong Kong: The Doctor by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
What is the value of “truth”? Is there a universal truth? A medical incident triggers contentions between medical ethics and religious faith. Heated debates on gender, race, class and identity sparked; maelstroms of difficult emotions harboured – will it all come out in the wash? The play dissects the furtive surface of our murky world, throwing down the gauntlet in search of truth for both cast and audience alike. The Doctor is a breakthrough contemporary drama that Robert Icke adapted … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: The Doctor by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre
DBS’s Frontliners as the First Line of Defence Against Scam
DBS’s Frontliners as the First Line of Defence Against Scam Think about this scenario: you’re about to send a large sum overseas after receiving a call from someone claiming to be a government official. They say your account is under investigation, and they need the funds “for verification.” You’re worried but feel the pressure to act fast. Thankfully, DBS scam-trained frontliners notice this unease at … Continue reading DBS’s Frontliners as the First Line of Defence Against Scam
★★★☆☆ Review: Grounded by Singapore Theatre Company
Pride comes before a fall. Among the many male-dominated industries that exist in the world, the military may be among the most skewed, with a much smaller minority of female professionals who exist within the field. In that sense, the women who do find success in the military often seem to have to shelve their femininity, to become ‘one of the boys’ to fit in … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Grounded by Singapore Theatre Company
Art What!: Dr Eugene Tan takes over as the new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum
Dr Eugene Tan, current Director of National Gallery Singapore (the Gallery) and Singapore Art Museum (SAM) will be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Gallery and SAM on 1 April 2024. He will also take on the role of Head of the Visual Arts Cluster (VAC), which comprises the Gallery, SAM and STPI. He succeeds Ms Chong Siak Ching, who is retiring from her … Continue reading Art What!: Dr Eugene Tan takes over as the new Chief Executive Officer of National Gallery Singapore and Singapore Art Museum
Of Disasters and Carrying On: An Interview with co-directors A Yagnya and Alvin Tan on The Necessary Stage’s ‘Hi, Can You Hear Me?’
There are days the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a distant fever dream, a time where everyone was touting the ‘new normal’ when it seemed we would never wake from it. But as suddenly as it came, everything seemed to disappear again when we opened up to the world again, and we entered a new era of chaos. Previously glued to our phones, we saw countries … Continue reading Of Disasters and Carrying On: An Interview with co-directors A Yagnya and Alvin Tan on The Necessary Stage’s ‘Hi, Can You Hear Me?’
★★★★☆ Review: Sang Kancil & The Dragon King by Liver & Lung
Liver & Lung deliver energy and joy in this family friendly musical. KUALA LUMPUR – For any Malaysian, Sang Kancil is perhaps one of the most beloved characters from childhood, with the seemingly endless tales of a clever mousedeer thwarting its enemies with tricks and mischievous ways. Now, award-winning theatre company Liver & Lung are bringing the spirit of Sang Kancil story to the stage, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Sang Kancil & The Dragon King by Liver & Lung
★★★★☆ Review: Soft Power – The Collaborative Making of a Botanical Installation by This Humid House and Wagner Kreusch
Flower power by way of storytelling via plants. While often known more for their installations and collaborations in retail, botanical design studio This Humid House presented their first ever public event on Wednesday, with a botanical installation created live with renowned florist and educator Wagner Kreusch. Held at the Arts House Chamber, Soft Power is described as ‘part performance, part demonstration, and part conversation’, while … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Soft Power – The Collaborative Making of a Botanical Installation by This Humid House and Wagner Kreusch
★★★★☆ Review: LE BAL de PARIS de Blanca Li
VR technology empowers grand ballroom dance scenes. Some people may doubt the old saying clothes make the man, but there’s a surprising degree of truth to the quote, as felt in Spanish choreographer Blanca Li’s award-winning LE BAL de PARIS de Blanca Li. Unlike many artists who have chosen to shy away from technology, Blanca Li has decided to fully embrace it instead, recognising the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: LE BAL de PARIS de Blanca Li
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