Preview: Voilah! France Singapore Festival 2019

  Francophiles rejoice – the 2019 edition of the Voilah! France Singapore Festival is here this October and November with an unprecedented number of programme presenters (over 100) as they pay tribute to the long-lasting partnership between France and Singapore. France and Singapore have maintained strong inter-country relations for a long time, with several new milestones hit this year, including the 20th anniversary of the French Double … Continue reading Preview: Voilah! France Singapore Festival 2019

Teater Ekamatra’s A Clockwork Orange: An Interview with the Cast and Creatives

British author Anthony Burgess’ seminal novel A Clockwork Orange has seen countless adaptations over the years, from stage plays to its best known iteration – a 1971 film version directed by Stanley Kubrick. But of all these adaptations, one we’ve yet to see is a version created in a Singaporean context. Enter Teater Ekamatra’s newest production – a Malay language adaptation of A Clockwork Orange, set to premiere this September, … Continue reading Teater Ekamatra’s A Clockwork Orange: An Interview with the Cast and Creatives

Neon Lights 2019: Thirteen More Acts Announced For The Festival, From Chet Faker to Mura Masa

With Mumford & Sons, Honne and Halsey and AURORA, the Neon Lights music and arts festival has announced an additional 13 music acts for the two-day event taking place at Fort Canning Park on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November. Hailing from six different countries, the acts include the Singapore return of Australian soul hero Nick Murphy/Chet Faker and Canadian jazz/funk trio BadBadNotGood, as well as debut Singapore shows … Continue reading Neon Lights 2019: Thirteen More Acts Announced For The Festival, From Chet Faker to Mura Masa

Arts of the UK 2019: Theatre Centre Artistic Director Natalie Wilson Steps Down To Pursue New Creative Goals

LONDON –  Natalie Wilson, Artistic Director and Joint-CEO of Theatre Centre, the UK’s foremost producer and champion of theatre for young audiences, is to step down at the end of the year following 12 years with the company. Theatre Centre has thrived under Natalie’s leadership through a time of seismic change in the education landscape. Recruitment is underway for an interim Artistic Director. Theatre Centre’s latest … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2019: Theatre Centre Artistic Director Natalie Wilson Steps Down To Pursue New Creative Goals

F1 Grand Prix 2019: Sigala and Ella Eyre to Headline Amber Lounge Singapore

Officially kicking off the Singapore Formula 1 weekend at Amber Lounge, Brit and MOBO award winner Ella Eyre is set to headline, together with Amber Lounge resident DJ Sigala, with whom she collaborated on singles “Came Here For Love” and “Just Got Paid”. Sets by this dynamic duo will be supported by DJ Ono and DJ Buddha of Bangkok Invaders and a host of live performances, … Continue reading F1 Grand Prix 2019: Sigala and Ella Eyre to Headline Amber Lounge Singapore

Singapore Comic Con 2019: New initiative to be unveiled to connect aspiring creators with publishers

While Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2019 has revealed its first sneak peek of headliners, there’s still plenty more in store as not only have more exciting artists been announced, but also, a brand-new initiative this year that looks into connecting aspiring creators with publishers through the ‘Work In Progress’ (W.I.P) programme. With the new W.I.P programme, aspiring local & Southeast Asian creators can now step forward and … Continue reading Singapore Comic Con 2019: New initiative to be unveiled to connect aspiring creators with publishers

Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series: The Manhattan Transfer (Review)

50 years on and still one of the absolute best vocal groups around. The Manhattan Transfer are undoubtedly one of America’s greatest treasures. Comprising Janis Siegel, Alan Paul and Cheryl Bentyne, along with newest member Trist Curless, the multiple Grammy Award-winning pop/jazz vocal quartet returned to the Esplanade Theatre after eight years on Tuesday, performing tracks from their latest album, along with all their greatest … Continue reading Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series: The Manhattan Transfer (Review)

Laughter Is: An Interview with Fakkah Fuzz, Becky Lucas and Ben Knight of the Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 2019

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back this September with a brand new crew of FIVE hilarious comedians from Australia and the region to tickle your funnybone and leave you chortling. This year’s line-up features a familiar face to locals – Singapore’s very own Fakkah Fuzz, who will be joined by Australian comedian and writer Becky Lucas, the award-winning Aaron Chen; teacher turned comic/musician/actor Ben Knight, and British … Continue reading Laughter Is: An Interview with Fakkah Fuzz, Becky Lucas and Ben Knight of the Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 2019

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: 4 Stages at The Bread and Roses Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Presented by Old Skool Theatre Collective, this October sees the premiere of a brand new play by B C Allen at Clapham’s Bread and Roses Theatre. Titled 4 Stages, we follow two best friends Ben and Alex. Having grown up together, the two 40-something year olds meet up the last Sunday of every month for regulars ‘Games Nights’. Both from different backgrounds but as close as brothers, they are joined by Cat, Alex’s partner and another recent arrival. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: 4 Stages at The Bread and Roses Theatre (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Germ Free Adolescent at The Bunker (Preview)

LONDON – Ashley is 16. She’s lived in Medway for 15 years and 6 months. She has 2,354 leaflets on sexual health. She knows exactly how many she has, because she’s counted them 1,582 times… At 7.48pm tonight, she will have been going out with Ollie for exactly 3 months, which she thinks means it’s time to take their relationship to the next level; especially given … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Germ Free Adolescent at The Bunker (Preview)