Growing up in Singapore, there’s always been this undeniable source of pressure all around us, whether from parents or peers, to prove yourself worthy by coming out on top and beating out any and all rivals. Now, that sense of ‘kiasu-ism’ has become fashionable itself, as a form of self-evaluation and both drives the endless rat race and act as a means of self-reflection.With a … Continue reading Preview: X & Y by RAW Moves
Style reigns supreme in this technically brilliant adaptation of Mark Haddon’s breakthrough novel. In National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time, three pieces of chalk are used in every single performance, with two spares on standby. Adrian Sutton’s opening music is counts out a 2-3-5-7 rhythm based off prime number sequences. 115 props are used in the show. Each actor playing Christopher has … Continue reading Review: National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time by The National Theatre
The hard truths of Faith Ng’s latest play handles mortality firmly and frankly, while still ending on an emotional sting. As much as we all know that death will come for us one day, it remains an immensely difficult and taboo topic to talk about. Imagine going through that everyday, as a palliative care doctor delicately navigating both the emotional and practical aspects that a … Continue reading The Studios 2018: A Good Death (Review)
With just four weeks to go before the third edition of the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens launches in Singapore, the Singapore Rugby Union has announced Brunei-based rugby apparel makers Headhunter Sport as their Official Apparel Partner. All national teams representing Singapore will have their full kit sponsored by Headhunter, outfitting not just players but also the referees and coaches, said Jonathan Leow, Co-Chairman Marketing Commission, Singapore … Continue reading Singapore Rugby Union Chooses Headhunter Sport as Official Apparel Partner
Dog fashion has never been particularly cutting edge, with many pet owners choosing to simply dress their dogs up in the cutest way possible for those sweet sweet Instagram likes. But what if we told you dogs and their owners have the potential to set fashion trends, strutting down the runway in some seriously exciting new gear? At the 2018 Singapore Pet Expo, get a … Continue reading Good Dog People SingaPaw Showcase: Local Designers Team Up For A Good Cause For Good Dogs
The Esplanade’s 2018 season of The Studios begins this week and this time around, present a series of works centering around the theme ‘Between Living and Dying’ , questioning how best to make the most of our limited time on earth. Starting off the season, we have playwright Faith Ng with her latest play A Good Death, marking her first new work since last year’s Whale Fall. Directed … Continue reading The Studios 2018: An Interview with Faith Ng (A Good Death)
Coming hot on the heels of their epic, multi-national production I came at last to the seas at Huayi 2018, The Theatre Practice (TTP) forges onwards with yet another ambitious production for the second show of 2018 with Four Horse Road, an epic work of immersive, experiential theatre charting the past 150 years of history along Waterloo Street. One of the key reasons why the company was interested … Continue reading Four Horse Road: An Interview with Kuo Jian Hong
Receiving massive crowds and critical acclaim for their inaugural edition last year, Michelin and Robert Parker Wine Advocate return with the second edition of the Michelin Guide Street Food Festival this weekend! Taking place over three days at The Coliseum at Resorts World Sentosa, a total of 15 establishments recognised in the Michelin Guide Singapore 2017 will be taking part in the festival and setting up … Continue reading Preview: Michelin Guide Street Food Festival 2018
“I remember when I first came to Singapore in 1995 on a scholarship, my parents told me to eat the food in this country,” Akshita Nanda comments offhand, as we wait for our dinner to arrive at Kogane-Yama. “Food is how you really get to know a country and its culture, and the act of eating itself bonds.” Akshita is perhaps best known as an … Continue reading A Childhood Dream Come True: A Conversation with Writer Akshita Nanda
From the minds of Adeeb Fazah (The Second Breakfast Company) and Mohamad ‘Shai’ Shaifulbahri (Bhumi Collective) comes an all new collaboration, simply titled Adeeb & Shai. The director/producer duo have worked together on projects with both their respective companies, alongside Yellow Chair Productions. With this new venture, they will attempt to seek out even more stories from around the world, with a smaller cast size … Continue reading Preview: Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons by Adeeb & Shai
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