How I Learned To Drive: An Interview with Wag the Dog Theatre

In the third year since their inception, local theatre ensemble Wag the Dog is growing with each new production, stronger and better with each new staging. This June, they’re back again with their latest mainstage production, presenting Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play How I Learned to Drive. Says founding and cast member Sean Worrall: “As an ensemble, we’ve always aimed to stage the best available writing in … Continue reading How I Learned To Drive: An Interview with Wag the Dog Theatre

bakchormeeboyJune 21, 2019June 21, 2019Leave a comment

Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

With its history of over 300 years, the world-renowned Paris Opera Ballet is often considered the birthplace of classical dance. Even today, the company continues to pursue excellence as it performs repertory work and creation of new choreographies. While it’s rare for the company to travel to Asia, this June, Singaporeans will get a chance to see the company in action as they tour to … Continue reading Preview: Paris Opera Ballet presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

bakchormeeboyJune 20, 2019June 20, 2019Leave a comment

Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum presents Guo Pei – Chinese Art and Couture

If there’s one celebrity to look out for each year at the Met Gala red carpet, it’s Rihanna. And back in 2015, when the theme for the Gala was China Through The Looking Glass, the Barbados singer-songwriter stunned with an impossible-to-miss, yellow gown, its long train pooling into a golden circle, as the cameras snapped away. That iconic dress was designed by none other than … Continue reading Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum presents Guo Pei – Chinese Art and Couture

bakchormeeboyJune 20, 2019June 20, 20191 Comment

Arts, Books, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) 2019

This June, the Singapore Art Book Fair (SGBAF) returns for one weekend as art lovers and especially art book lovers head down to Gillman Barracks to stock up on their collection. The sixth edition of this free event is open to the public and features a selection of art books, art catalogues, monographs, zines, and printed ephemera, as over 80 local and international exhibitors showcase their selections of … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) 2019

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore presents Awakenings – Art in Society in Asia 1960s-1990s

In the wake of the recent anti-extradition protests, it seems oddly appropriate that the National Gallery Singapore’s (The Gallery) latest exhibition deals with issues of art as provocative, rebellious and resonant, its Southeast Asian premiere following successful showings in Japan and Korea. Co-organised by The Gallery, Museum of Modern Art Tokyo (MOMAT), Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Korea (MMCA) and the Japan Foundation Asia … Continue reading Museum Musings: National Gallery Singapore presents Awakenings – Art in Society in Asia 1960s-1990s

bakchormeeboyJune 19, 2019June 20, 2019Leave a comment

Arts, News, Singapore

Esplanade Breaks New Ground with Singtel Waterfront Theatre

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay officially broke ground on Tuesday, 18th June for the construction of its new 550-seat theatre situated along its busy waterfront. In appreciation of Singtel’s generous donation of S$10 million, the performance venue will be named Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade. Opening in 2021, the new theatre will fill the gap between Esplanade’s large venues and smaller studio spaces, and … Continue reading Esplanade Breaks New Ground with Singtel Waterfront Theatre

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

LONDON – Female-led ensemble Get Over It Productions (GOI), in association with the The Playground Theatre present a brand new collection of six 60 minute plays. With London being blessed with the rich New Writing culture it has, GOI offers a platform for new creatives to extend their short works into hour long shows in The Scene[s], offering up a compendium of shows offers the next step … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

bakchormeeboyJune 19, 2019August 13, 2019Leave a comment

Food, Sands Theatre, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore

Count down The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 with exciting events at Marina Bay Sands

Gear up for an exciting week at Marina Bay Sands, as the integrated resort ushers in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 for the first time in Asia. Highlights of the five-day event (22nd- 26th June) include a star-studded #50BestTalks, a 90-minute thought leadership stage show and live discussion titled Kitchen Karma. Headlined by Marina Bay Sands’ very own celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda; Italian restauranteurMassimo Bottura, whose restaurant Osteria Francescana … Continue reading Count down The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2019 with exciting events at Marina Bay Sands

bakchormeeboyJune 18, 2019June 18, 2019Leave a comment

Singapore, Sports

Sports Hub Community Play Day 2019 – Summer Sports Jam

Soak up the sun at the Singapore Sports Hub this 13 July 2019, from 10am to 8pm, during the inaugural summer-themed Sports Hub Community Play Day – Summer Sports Jam. Held at the OCBC Square, the event will feature innovative workout activities for the whole family. Dance workout enthusiasts can boogie the afternoon away at the first ever Summer Spin Jam through various workouts led by a … Continue reading Sports Hub Community Play Day 2019 – Summer Sports Jam

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Arts, musical, Preview, Sands Theatre, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

Preview: Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre

As the first Asian woman to ever win a Tony Award after originating the role of Kim in Miss Saigon, and the singing voice of not one but two Disney princesses, musical theatre icon Lea Salonga needs no introduction. While she most recently starred on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning revival of Once on This Island, Salonga is no stranger to performing in Singapore, having appeared in shows such as God … Continue reading Preview: Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre

bakchormeeboyJune 17, 2019July 2, 2019Leave a comment

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