Review: The Wonderland Cabaret by Andsoforth

Andsoforth’s naughty side is realised in full with this curious cabaret. When Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland in 1865, chances are he never imagined it would ever be adapted into a cheeky cabaret, complete with his characters dressed in fishnet tights, thigh-high boots and all dragged up. To be honest though, he might end up enjoying it, especially if it comes in the form of … Continue reading Review: The Wonderland Cabaret by Andsoforth

Touring The UK 2019/20: Jane Eyre by Blackeyed Theatre

LONDON – This autumn, Blackeyed Theatre brings to the stage a thrilling new adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece Jane Eyre. Adapted by Nick Lane, this world premiere embarks on a major eight-month tour across the UK and beyond. A Gothic masterpiece of tempestuous passions and dark secrets, Jane Eyre tells the thrilling story of an orphan and her journey from a childhood of loneliness and cruelty … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019/20: Jane Eyre by Blackeyed Theatre

Touring The UK 2020: Sister Act UK Tour 2020

LONDON – A brand new UK production of smash hit musical Sister Act has been announced by producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg (yes, THE Whoopi Goldberg of from the original film). Opening at Curve, Leicester on 21st April 2020, ahead of further UK venues and a London season, more details and full creative team are to be announced soon. Says producer Jamie Wilson: “I am thrilled to be collaborating again with … Continue reading Touring The UK 2020: Sister Act UK Tour 2020

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

Bugis Junction X Bugis+ Get Sunny with Aloha Summer Beaches Club this June

Aloha, beaches! This June, head on down to Bugis Junction x Bugis+ to enjoy their brand new summer experiential concept at Bugis Junction, Level 1 Bugis Square from 3rd to 30th June. With Aloha Beaches, get ready for a unique pastel summer beach experience right in the heart of Singapore, featuring installations to get you into that island life mood, from a sand-filled lounge, palm … Continue reading Bugis Junction X Bugis+ Get Sunny with Aloha Summer Beaches Club this June

Television Time: An Interview with Gideon Bradshaw, Producer of BBC’s The Planets

“It seems that every 10 years, there’s a series about the planets that comes around,” says producer Gideon Bradshaw. He’s not wrong there – in 1999, BBC Two’s highly successful mini-series The Planets was launched, featuring appearances from famous pioneering space scientists and explorers, archival footage from both US and Soviet space programmes and narrated by Samuel West. About a decade later in 2011, BBC Two … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Gideon Bradshaw, Producer of BBC’s The Planets

Ding Yi Music Company Awarded The Third Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award (Organisation)

Ding Yi Music Company has received the third Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award (Organisation), awarded by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. Having started in 2017, the award recognises individuals and organisations from various arts and culture sectors in Singapore, who have made outstanding contributions in the promotion, enrichment and development to the Singapore Chinese culture. Since being founded in 2007, Ding Yi has made major … Continue reading Ding Yi Music Company Awarded The Third Singapore Chinese Cultural Contribution Award (Organisation)

Museum Musings: Floating Utopias at the ArtScience Museum

The ArtScience Museum’s latest exhibition is here, and it’s probably going to float your boat. Why? Because at Floating Utopias, you’ll practically be walking on air with over 40 artworks taking a closer look at inflatable objects over time and how they have been used in art, architecture and social activism. Presented over five ‘chapters’, the four-month long exhibition shows how inflatable objects have opened up new possibilities … Continue reading Museum Musings: Floating Utopias at the ArtScience Museum

Review: Treasure Islands by Andsoforth

Andsoforth explores terra incognita with an ambitious new project in a brand new space. While local theatre company Andsoforth is better known for their immersive dining experiences, their recently concluded one night only event, Treasure Islands, took their art to a new level as they presented a sprawling treasure trove of colourful rooms for guests to explore. Taking place in a huge warehouse in Jurong, Treasure Islands pre-grouped audiences … Continue reading Review: Treasure Islands by Andsoforth

No Milk? No Worries, with Delicious Lactose-Free Fish Soup at No Milk Bistro

Of late, Singapore’s weather has gotten more stuffy than ever. The solution? Surprisingly, it might just be soup. Located at 18 Pahang Street (near Aliwal Arts Centre), No Milk Fish Soup and Bistro has recently opened its doors to the public to serve up clear fish broth to the world. Packed with 27 years worth of Teochew-style heritage and goodness, this isn’t any old coffeeshop corner; visitors … Continue reading No Milk? No Worries, with Delicious Lactose-Free Fish Soup at No Milk Bistro