Tag: 2018

Arts, malaysia, Singapore

George Town Festival 2018 Week Three: Instant Theatre

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – The George Town Festival brings with it plenty of experimental art, including the unique Instant Theatre. Designed by Chinese performance artists group XiaoKe x ZiHan, this year’s edition was held at the Basketball Court at Lebuh Aceh, and saw a combination of Malaysian and Chinese performers put their creativity to the test as they figured out how to use the space given to them. With … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018 Week Three: Instant Theatre

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Singapore

M1 Patch! 2018: Utopiazoo by Flying Group Theatre (Review)

Using a zoological lens to look at opening borders and the ongoing refugee crisis.  The ongoing refugee crisis can seem dark and daunting, but with Utopiazoo, Taiwanese theatre company Flying Group Theatre Group simplifies the topic, makeing it accessible to audiences of all ages. Directed by Shih Pei-Yu, we’re initially introduced to the eponymous Utopiazoo through a series of ‘televised’ news reports, where the animal inhabitants of this … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2018: Utopiazoo by Flying Group Theatre (Review)

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Review, Singapore, SRT, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Review: Cat In The Hat by SRT’s The Little Company

A fun romp through the illustrated world of Dr Seuss Based off the timeless children’s book of the same name by Dr. Seuss, the Singapore Repertory Theatre has brought back National Theatre’s stage adaptation of The Cat In The Hat, now faithfully reproduced by The Little Company and translated into Mandarin. Known as a witty haven of rhymes and wordplay, The Cat In The Hat follows Sally (Ann Lek) … Continue reading Review: Cat In The Hat by SRT’s The Little Company

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Arts, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore

Mamma Mia! Unveils Donna and the Dynamos (presented by BASE Entertainment Asia)

2018 is shaping up to become an ABBA-tastic year, what with ABBA announcing their comeback and the release of the critically and commercially acclaimed Mamma Mia 2 in cinemas. So after an absence of four years, it’s about high time Singapore welcomed back the original musical itself to our shores, with the international tour of Mamma Mia! coming to the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands this November! Set on … Continue reading Mamma Mia! Unveils Donna and the Dynamos (presented by BASE Entertainment Asia)

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Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Intercultural Theatre Institute, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

Following productions in March and June, the latest batch of students from the Intercultural Theatre Institute are fast approaching their graduation date. In September, each of the four students will be presenting brand new, original works conceived by them, as part of their Final Year Individual Project showcase. Considered a critical and integral aspect of ITI’s actor training programme, the FYIP is a project students have … Continue reading Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

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Singapore, Sports

Preview: Run For Hope 2019

2018 isn’t over yet, but before you know it, Run For Hope will be back! Organised by Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), the annual non-competitive, charity run returns to the Singapore Sports Hub, OCBC Square on 17th February 2019 for its 26th edition, as runners run to raise awareness and support for vital cancer research. Although one Singaporean is … Continue reading Preview: Run For Hope 2019

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Interview, Review, Singapore

M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co. (Review)

A fun, alternative way to break the ice on difficult topics.  These days, it can be incredibly difficult to raise discussion on certain topics without raising eyebrows or incurring the wrath of those with opposing views. How then does one find the safe space to bring these issues into the light and create stimulating conversation? With Round Round Buns, Chop Chili Chop Co. has arrived on the … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co. (Review)

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Food, Preview, Singapore

Chang Sensory Trails 2018: Specialities with Long Chim

The third edition of the Chang Sensory Trails returns at the end of the month, and as part of the celebrations, a total of eight Singapore-based Thai restaurants will be showcasing quintessential Thai cuisine served up with with the Thai philosophy of ‘lamiat’, or ‘attention to detail and looking beyond the ordinary’. One of these restaurants is Long Chim at Marina Bay Sands, who will be cooking … Continue reading Chang Sensory Trails 2018: Specialities with Long Chim

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Arts, Preview

George Town Festival Week Three: Breaking The Boundaries of Theatre (20th – 26th August)

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – In the third week of the annual George Town Festival, we go full speed ahead into theatrical productions, with several theatre companies from both Malaysia and the world coming together to present some unique stories that utilise the magic of the medium to create unforgettable experiences: Presented by The Temple of Arts, Under the Kayon Tree features some of Malaysia’s top musicians and … Continue reading George Town Festival Week Three: Breaking The Boundaries of Theatre (20th – 26th August)

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Affordable Art Fair 2018 – Autumn Edition

Ever wanted to own a piece of art? The Affordable Art Fair returns to Singapore once again this November for its ninth Autumn Edition, painting the city with its signature pink hues. Held at its usual location of the F1 Pit Building, over 75 galleries will be represented at the fair this time around, and as its name implies, has some of the most affordable … Continue reading Preview: Affordable Art Fair 2018 – Autumn Edition

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