Preview: T:>Works presents fully virtual, fully free second edition of N.O.W. Festival of Women

T:>works (formerly known as Theatreworks) has never been one to shy away from trying new things, even with the coronavirus rendering them unable to proceed with live events. For the second edition of Not Ordinary Work (N.O.W.), Noorlinah Mohamed and her all-woman team have pivoted from their original plans and taken the festival fully online, and fully accessible, with its slew of digital programmes free … Continue reading Preview: T:>Works presents fully virtual, fully free second edition of N.O.W. Festival of Women

Hong Kong 2020: New dates announced for 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFFS) announces plans today to hold the 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF44) from 18-31 August 2020. The flagship 14-day event is financially supported by Create Hong Kong, with FWD as its main sponsor.     Executive Director Albert LEE said HKIFFS had decided to re-launch HKIFF44 after the Hong Kong government began easing restrictive measures, including … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020: New dates announced for 44th Hong Kong International Film Festival

Hong Kong 2020/21: ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK at Tai Kwun

HONG KONG – At a time of uncertainty and fear, how do we situate ourselves and seek the light at the end of the tunnel? In collaboration with physical theatre master and educator David Glass, O Theatre Workshop and Dream of Tomorrow, Tai Kwun — Centre for Heritage and Arts will present the ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK from 28th June to 14th July 2020. … Continue reading Hong Kong 2020/21: ÉLAN Lost Child Project HK at Tai Kwun

Food For Thought: Kent Teo Explains Why Shilin Night Market Is Making A Return This June…But In Digital Form

Shilin Singapore returns this June with a twist – it’s going digital. With the intent to recreate the mood and atmosphere of the famed online world. Over two weekends (12th -14th and 19th -21st June), festival-goers can explore Digital Shilin Singapore’s four online zones — Eat, Shop, Play and Fun — that will be home to captivating performances, engaging virtual hangouts, and live streams of … Continue reading Food For Thought: Kent Teo Explains Why Shilin Night Market Is Making A Return This June…But In Digital Form

2020 Golden Pin Design Award unveils full list of jury, including esteemed industrial designer Nathan Yong

The full list of jurors for the 2020 Golden Pin Design Award and Golden Pin Concept Design Award has been announced, and features Nathan Yong, one of Singapore’s best-known industrial design minds, alongside an eminent line-up of equally renowned industry experts such as Leslie Sun, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Taiwan and De Liu, the co-founder and Senior Vice President at Xiaomi. He is joined by … Continue reading 2020 Golden Pin Design Award unveils full list of jury, including esteemed industrial designer Nathan Yong

Television Time: An Interview with Tim Warwood and Adam Gendle, Hosts of Animal Impossible

There are days you want to listen to the soothing voice of David Attenborough describe planet Earth’s wildlife in all its magnificence. And then there are days where you just want to watch two lads banter about it instead. If that day happens to fall into the latter category, then you’re in luck, as BBC Earth premieres their brand new series Animal Impossible. Presented by … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Tim Warwood and Adam Gendle, Hosts of Animal Impossible

Kopi & Song: We Chat With The Opera People About Their New Series, And The Future of Performance

In a time where live concerts and performances are made impossible due to the coronavirus situation, The Opera People have prepared Kopi & Song, a digital recital series showcasing some of Singapore’s best professional singers through short, online recital presentations of the work that they are doing in their careers as singers, while also providing an informal opportunity for the public to get to know these … Continue reading Kopi & Song: We Chat With The Opera People About Their New Series, And The Future of Performance

Food For Thought: Brewerkz Provides Winning Students with a “CANNEDVAS” For the Arts – Their Craft Beer Cans

In late 2019, Brewerkz introduced their CANNEDVAS: Beer Label Design Competition, calling for local students to submit their designs for Brewerkz’s core craft beers: the Golden Ale, India Pale Ale, Bohemian Pilsner and Oatmeal Stout. The beloved Singapore craft beer brand aims to #SupportLocal by working with students and creating the opportunity for them to showcase their work to the world. The winning entry stands … Continue reading Food For Thought: Brewerkz Provides Winning Students with a “CANNEDVAS” For the Arts – Their Craft Beer Cans

Arts of the UK 2020: Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield present a new online adaptation of Nigel Slater’s Toast

LONDON – Following its hugely successful 2019 West End run and national tour, Nigel Slater’s Toast returns to the Lawrence Batley Theatre as a brand-new online play for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their own home.Available to listen to, or watch as an animated film, all ticketholders will receive a recipe card from Nigel Slater enabling them to immerse themselves in this sensory and heart-warming play where Nigel’s flavour … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield present a new online adaptation of Nigel Slater’s Toast

#SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope

As part of the National Arts Council’s (NAC) initiatives under the #SGCultureAnywhere campaign, Singapore’s streets are set to come to life with the launch of Streets of Hope. Through Streets of Hope, NAC bands together with 153 homegrown artists to take #SGCultureAnywhere, as their unique works line Singapore’s streets along St Andrew’s Road, Fullerton Road, Esplanade Drive, Stamford Road, and many more. The full Streets … Continue reading #SGCultureAnywhere Takes Local Art Online with Streets of Hope