Tag: 2019

Singapore

Homegrown and Heartfelt: DBS debuts second season of Sparks, an award-winning mini-series, with focus on sustainability

Over the years, DBS has been focused on advancing the sustainability agenda, through responsible banking, responsible business practices and creating social impact. In line with this commitment to advancing the sustainability agenda as a purpose-driven bank, DBS Bank has debuted the second season of Sparks, an award-winning mini-series. Themed “Everyday Heroes for a Better World”, the first three episodes of this new season follow a … Continue reading Homegrown and Heartfelt: DBS debuts second season of Sparks, an award-winning mini-series, with focus on sustainability

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》(July 2019) by Nam Hwa Opera

Nam Hwa Opera’s quarterly outreach series Nam Hwa Blazes is back this July!With this programme, the Teochew Opera company treats members of the public to a day of classical works completely free. Doubling as a platform to showcase the company’s promising talents and to hone their skills since 2016, the upcoming edition of Nam Hwa Blazes will play at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, and feature two works – Filial … Continue reading Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》(July 2019) by Nam Hwa Opera

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Review: The Page on Stage – Missing presented by The Arts House

Love goes hand in hand with loss in this moving adaptation of Ng Swee San’s short story. While K. Rajagopal is best known for his acclaimed work on film, the director of A Yellow Bird admitted in Missing’s post show discussion that he was nervous about helming this theatrical work, considering how film and theatre are two very different mediums. The truth is, he had absolutely nothing to worry … Continue reading Review: The Page on Stage – Missing presented by The Arts House

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Arts, Circus, Preview, Singapore

[INSIDE EXCLUSIVE] Unlocking Cirque du Soleil’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Kurios Media Call

Considered Cirque du Soleil’s most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities opens tonight in a star-studded affair under their brand new white and grey big top, specially set up at Bayfront Avenue beside Marina Bay Sands. Set in an alternate yet familiar past, Kurios follows a Seeker who attempts to find a hidden, invisible world where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await. In his makeshift … Continue reading [INSIDE EXCLUSIVE] Unlocking Cirque du Soleil’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Kurios Media Call

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Singapore

M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: DiverCity (Review)

  Three works that prove Singapore’s dance scene is ever bold and ever dynamic. Playing as part of the 2019 M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival, DiverCity acts as one of the festival’s many platforms to showcase the most exciting new choreographies and emerging talent. This year’s edition of the annual platform presents not one but three works from up and coming local independent dance artists, giving … Continue reading M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: DiverCity (Review)

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Food, Singapore

Feasting On A Great Street: Nom Nom Nom at Shaw House

Hungry for something a little special this July? Then get your schedule sorted and make a date with the very first Nom Nom Nom festival at Shaw House! Come enjoy a selection of food and drink, along with a duplex carousel and “live” DJ sets to spice up your evenings. Taking place from 5th to 14th July, Nom Nom Nom brings together modern interpretation of Singapore’s most … Continue reading Feasting On A Great Street: Nom Nom Nom at Shaw House

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2019

The annual Aliwal Arts Night Crawl is back for its 7th edition this July. This time around, the multidisciplinary arts festival is set for a curated programme that fuses tradition and heritage with a contemporary edge. Ranging from storytelling tours, performances, immersive workshops and a night market, join artists in Aliwal Arts Centre and their partners and discover new interpretations of Kampong Glam’s past and … Continue reading Preview: Aliwal Arts Night Crawl 2019

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Arts, London, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Ryan Craig’s Games for Lovers at The Vaults (Preview)

LONDON – Written by Ryan Craig, Games for Lovers follows four millennials looking for sex, love and a well-located flat who find themselves caught in a complex game of rivalry, desire and seduction. As the cost of happiness soars, how can they negotiate the new rules of modern relationships and win the game of love? Join them at the heart of the action as their games play out … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: Ryan Craig’s Games for Lovers at The Vaults (Preview)

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Arts, London, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: David Hare’s The Permanent Way at The Vaults (Preview)

LONDON – David Hare’s award-winning play roars to life in a provocative new site-specific staging performed in The Vaults, London’s alternative subterranean venue beneath Waterloo Station. Revelatory, witty, and moving, The Permanent Way is an astonishing interrogation of the chaos arising from the botched privatisation of Britain’s railways. Told through the first-hand accounts of those involved at every level, from passengers to Civil Service mandarins, this … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: David Hare’s The Permanent Way at The Vaults (Preview)

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: The Page on Stage – Missing presented by The Arts House

The Arts House’s Page on Stage series has been growing from strength to strength, starting off at the 2018 edition of Textures with an adaptation of short stories from Gopal Baratham, Colin Cheong, Philip Jeyaretnam and Simon Tay, and at the 2019 edition of Textures, with the pared down but very moving Samping, from Math Paper Press’ Balik Kampung series. Now, the series is back for its third part, going beyond Textures to present Ng Swee … Continue reading Preview: The Page on Stage – Missing presented by The Arts House

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