In London’s West End 2020: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella To World Premiere In London In April 2021

LONDON – Producers The Really Useful Group announced today that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical Cinderella will now world premiere at The Gillian Lynne Theatre in London on Wednesday 7 April 2021, with previews from Friday 19 March 2021. Andrew Lloyd Webber said “Whilst I continue to impress on the government that theatres can reopen safely based on The London Palladium model, it has become clear that we need to … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella To World Premiere In London In April 2021

★☆☆☆☆ Book Review: Everyday A-holes by Dean Blake

A book of crude drawings that will put readers on either end of the love-hate spectrum.  Described as a ‘picture book for adults’, Australian author Dean Blake’s Everyday A-holes feels akin to an Instagram feed compiled into a single e-book. Inspired by real life encounters during the author’s travels across the globe, the portraits are (deliberately) crudely hand-drawn, each accompanied by captions describing the ‘everyday a-hole’ pictured.  … Continue reading ★☆☆☆☆ Book Review: Everyday A-holes by Dean Blake

Arts of the UK 2021: Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code To Receive Stage Adaptation In 2021

LONDON – The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown’s blockbuster novel that captivated the world, is to become an epic stage thriller. It will make its World Premiere on a UK Tour in 2021, opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on Saturday 3rd April 2021, and touring throughout the year. The curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered, and alongside his body are a series of … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2021: Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code To Receive Stage Adaptation In 2021

In London’s West End 2021: Hairspray at the London Coliseum (Preview)

LONDON – The producers of Hairspray the Musical have announced rescheduled performance dates for the multi award-winning smash hit musical at the London Coliseum. The production will now begin performances on Thursday 22nd April 2021 and play a strictly limited 19-week season to Sunday 29th August. The production will star Michael Ball, who returns to his legendary, Olivier Award winning role of Edna Turnblad, alongside one of the UK’s greatest … Continue reading In London’s West End 2021: Hairspray at the London Coliseum (Preview)

The Esplanade’s Pesta Raya Goes Online

  Much like the recently concluded The Studios Online season, with the restrictions placed on live performances, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay has made the move to shift their annual Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts completely online. A total of nine productions, comprising three new works and six archival recordings from previous editions of Pesta Raya editions, can be enjoyed completely free-of-charge … Continue reading The Esplanade’s Pesta Raya Goes Online

Television Time: Gordon Ramsay Serves Up Bigger and Bolder Adventures in Uncharted Season 2

Gordon Ramsay may be known for being a tough as nuts personality across reality shows, but in Season 2 of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, the celebrity chef will be hitting the road once again and introducing viewers to seven brand new regions, each with their own culinary customs and history. “We get the opportunity to learn from the locals and hear their stories, and that gives … Continue reading Television Time: Gordon Ramsay Serves Up Bigger and Bolder Adventures in Uncharted Season 2

★★★☆☆ Book Review: Fall In! The Unofficial Guide to Surviving Basic Military Training by Matthew Chew & Nicholas U Jin

An informative and fun survival guide to prepare the recruits of Gen-Z. No matter how many times you read (and re-read) MINDEF’s official website, how many of Jack Neo’s Ah Boys to Men movies you’ve watched (skip everything after the second one), or how many times your father tells you anecdotes that start with “back in my day”, nothing ever quite prepares you for the … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Book Review: Fall In! The Unofficial Guide to Surviving Basic Military Training by Matthew Chew & Nicholas U Jin

Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum Wins Best Design Exhibition At 2019 Global Fine Art Awards

The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) was awarded the Global Fine Art Awards’ (GFAA) Best Design Exhibition, for its first fashion-focused exhibition, Guo Pei: Chinese Art and Couture. The exquisite showcase, which spotlighted art through couture in a juxtaposition of masterpieces created centuries apart, emerged on top against internationally renowned institutions, with Denver Art Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art’s Dior: From Paris to the … Continue reading Museum Musings: Asian Civilisations Museum Wins Best Design Exhibition At 2019 Global Fine Art Awards

The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)

Originally meant to have rounded off this year’s edition of Esplanade’s The Studios 2020, Checkpoint Theatre has faced multiple issues with staging and even recording Lucas Ho’s new play due to the circuit breaker measures in place. But now, they’re armed with an audio version of the production, set to be presented as part of The Esplanade’s The Studios Online season in June, and excited … Continue reading The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)

The Esplanade Takes The Studios Online and More With Lineup of Digital Content

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay continues to roll out more online content to keep audiences engaged with the arts, even when stuck at home. Beyond archival content, this year’s cancelled season of The Studios continues to live on, with two of the scheduled works now being presented as part of The Studios Online. These new releases add to the range of online arts offerings … Continue reading The Esplanade Takes The Studios Online and More With Lineup of Digital Content