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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Drama Centre Black Box, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Thick Beats for Good Girls: An Interview with Creators Pooja Nansi, Jess Bellamy and Huzir Sulaiman

Jess Bellamy and Pooja Nansi have just completed a day of rehearsals at Checkpoint Theatre in Goodman Arts Centre. Their space is marked out in colourful shades of tape, while a visualisation board consisting of rappers from Nicki Minaj to Kanye West is stuck on a wall. Joined by director and dramaturg Huzir Sulaiman, we’re here to get down and find out about Checkpoint Theatre’s … Continue reading Thick Beats for Good Girls: An Interview with Creators Pooja Nansi, Jess Bellamy and Huzir Sulaiman

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Arts, Concert, Esplanade Annexe Studio, Music, Singapore

Ugly In The Morning: 3 Or More If You Can Afford It

It’s a quarter past 11 on a Saturday night and we’re seated on a couch, watching the beautiful chaos that is Ugly In The Morning unfold before us in a small studio at Upper Thomson – drummer Joseph Saleem is running in and out with his ear clasped to the phone, offering us some durian on his way out, and we hear guitarist Noel Ong slightly … Continue reading Ugly In The Morning: 3 Or More If You Can Afford It

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Art What!, Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Voilah! The French Festival Singapore Returns to Celebrate Innovation and 10 Years of Sing-France Cultural Exchange

In 2009, France and Singapore signed a historic agreement to enhance cultural cooperation. In the years following, both countries have since benefitted from the agreement, seeing increased cultural exchange from both sides. And this year, celebrating 10 years of cultural cooperation and exchange, the annual Voilah! French Festival Singapore returns once more with an all new lineup of over 20 arts and cultural programmes! With a … Continue reading Voilah! The French Festival Singapore Returns to Celebrate Innovation and 10 Years of Sing-France Cultural Exchange

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Arts, Dance with Me, Experimental, Preview, Singapore

Preview: X & Y by RAW Moves

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

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre, London, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., SRT, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time by The National Theatre

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

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Finger Players, Interview, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

The Studios 2018: A Good Death (Review)

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)

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Preview, Singapore, Sports

Singapore Rugby Union Chooses Headhunter Sport as Official Apparel Partner

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

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Arts, Fashion, Preview, Singapore

Good Dog People SingaPaw Showcase: Local Designers Team Up For A Good Cause For Good Dogs

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

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Finger Players, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

The Studios 2018: An Interview with Faith Ng (A Good Death)

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)

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Theatre Practice, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Four Horse Road: An Interview with Kuo Jian Hong

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

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