Tag: 2019

Arts, musical, Review, Sands Theatre, Singapore, SRT, Theatre

Review: Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment, Presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre

★★★★☆ (Performance attended 28/11/19) Reimagined version of Sondheim’s macabre musical thriller a refreshing take on an oft-forgotten classic, with Broadway star Lea Salonga a highlight.   In the Victorian era, penny dreadfuls were some of the more popular forms of entertainment, a serialised form of literature that derives its name from how every issue would cost just one penny. As for the ‘dreadful’ portion, well, that … Continue reading Review: Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment, Presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

SGIFF 2019: The Truth (La vérité) dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda (Review)

Palme d’Or winner Kore-eda’s non-Japanese debut is a subtly moving portrait of complex familial relationships while celebrating the film industry and legacies left behind.  While The Truth marks the first non-Japanese film Hirokazu Kore-eda had directed, it remains a project that has his name stamped all over it. Known for his mastery over subtle, understated family dramas, The Truth follows prima donna actress Fabienne (French film icon Catherine … Continue reading SGIFF 2019: The Truth (La vérité) dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda (Review)

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SGIFF 2019: Revolution Launderette dir. Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (Review)

More experimental shenanigans from the team behind Cannonball sees them contemplating big, philosophical questions of fate, reality and the meaning of life.  For all their talk about their new film having a stronger narrative than their last, Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen’s Revolution Launderette still follows very much in the same vein as their debut feature Cannonball, with plenty of experimental, indie filmmaking techniques and stylistics rarely seen on … Continue reading SGIFF 2019: Revolution Launderette dir. Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (Review)

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Arts, Film, Singapore

Film Fanatic: Anthony Chen’s Wet Season Wins Best Screenplay at 37th Torino Film Festival In Italy

Following its premiere at the 30th Singapore International Film Festival and its recent Golden Horse 2019 win, Anthony Chen’s sophomore feature film Wet Season《热带雨》, about a Chinese language teacher, whose marriage and school life are fraying apart, continues to impress international audience at the 37th Torino Film festival in Italy. Wet Season was awarded Best Screenplay (Anthony Chen) with its delicate and moving story of a Chinese … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Anthony Chen’s Wet Season Wins Best Screenplay at 37th Torino Film Festival In Italy

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Arts, Film, Interview, Singapore

SGIFF 2019: Southeast Asian Film Talents Recognised at the 30th Singapore International Film Festival’s Silver Screen Awards

The 30th Singapore International Film Festival announced the winners of its Silver Screen Awards today, celebrating the best of filmmaking in the region.  This year saw 14 awards being presented at the National Museum of Singapore, with the crowd-favourites Asian Feature Film Competition and Southeast Asian Short Film Competition awarding nine of them. Scales (Sayidat Al Bahr) by Saudi Arabian filmmaker, Shahad Ameen, emerged as the Best Film under the … Continue reading SGIFF 2019: Southeast Asian Film Talents Recognised at the 30th Singapore International Film Festival’s Silver Screen Awards

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Affordable Art Fair Singapore Total Sales Surpass $45 Million On Milestone 10th Edition

Affordable Art Fair Singapore closed on Sunday (24 November) after welcoming 13,000 visitors and SG $3.4 million in art sales. The fair saw a strong increase of 20% in the number of artworks finding happy homes with experienced collectors discovering new artists as well as first time buyers starting their art collections. Visitors were inspired to expand their art knowledge and explore their creativity at … Continue reading Affordable Art Fair Singapore Total Sales Surpass $45 Million On Milestone 10th Edition

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Food, Review, Singapore

Food For Thought: Ring in the festive season with indulgent offerings from Rang Mahal and Table Restaurant & Bar

As the season of revelry fast approaches, it’s time to celebrate with feasts with family and friends once again. To help, Rang Mahal Restaurants, comprising Rang Mahal and Table Restaurant & Bar, present a variety of dine-in and takeaway options to complete any celebration. Boasting its signature tandoor-roasted turkey that comes marinated with a fragrant blend of twenty-six spices including cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, mace and … Continue reading Food For Thought: Ring in the festive season with indulgent offerings from Rang Mahal and Table Restaurant & Bar

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Pleasance Islington announce 2020 opening season

LONDON – After a spectacular 2019, it’s time to look ahead to 2020, where the Pleasance has prepared have a fantastic theatre season  presenting a snapshot of the social and cultural world of the moment. This dynamic season presents ten important shows across two of Pleasance’s Islington spaces. With world premieres from debut female writers including Julie Tsang, Polly Creed and Vicky Moran, the season also … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Pleasance Islington announce 2020 opening season

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Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera announces new Managing Director

LEICESTERSHIRE – Nevill Holt Opera has announced that Annie Lydford is to take up the post of Managing Director of NHO in January, succeeding Rosenna East. Artistic Director Nicholas Chalmers comments: “We are delighted to welcome Annie Lydford as our new Managing Director. Her energy and enthusiasm for our work is infectious and I know that she will help our mission to present the highest quality … Continue reading Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera announces new Managing Director

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

God, That’s Good!: An Interview with Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, Stars of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, it’s a wonder that the Stephen Sondheim musical thriller has never before been brought to Singapore. Thankfully, Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group and the Singapore Repertory Theatre are here to resolve that, as Sweeney Todd hits the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands for a two week run, fresh from a critically-acclaimed run in Manila. Beyond the fact that it’ll be making … Continue reading God, That’s Good!: An Interview with Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, Stars of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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