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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach: An Interview with Director and Playwright Dwayne Lau

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about a peach? In the case of Wild Rice, they’re presenting you with a big, in fact, a Magnificent peach this holiday season that’s sure to chase the pandemic blues away, with their brand new year-end pantomime Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach. Adapted from the Japanese folk tale of Momotaro, the musical theatre … Continue reading Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach: An Interview with Director and Playwright Dwayne Lau

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Session Zero by Checkpoint Theatre

The term ‘Session Zero’ is probably an unfamiliar one, unless you play tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons. The phrase refers to the first meeting between a game master and their players, meeting for the first time and establishing the rules of play for the campaign they’re about to embark on. It’s a ritual of trust, lays down the groundwork, and deciding on how things … Continue reading Preview: Session Zero by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts, Cabaret, Preview, Theatre

Iconic drag cabaret show Boom Boom Room to stage live variety show at Marina Bay Sands

In the early days of our independence, before becoming renowned for being the no-nonsense, pristine city we are today, Singapore’s nightlife was once the jewel of the East, attracting tourists from far and wide to the fabulous Bugis Street. Featuring female impersonators, transvestites and drag queens before they were even known by that title, Bugis Street thronged with gawkers and fascinated audiences as the queens … Continue reading Iconic drag cabaret show Boom Boom Room to stage live variety show at Marina Bay Sands

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Art What!, Arts, Preview

Art What!: Journey through a season of space with ArtScience Museum’s new programme, Beyond Earth

ArtScience Museum will defy gravity with a new programme that fosters the limitless spirit of human aspiration and curiosity. Beyond Earth will present an all-encompassing season of space-themed Virtual Reality (VR) artworks and films that examine the mythology and science of space travel from 25th November 2021 to 27th February 2022. Spacewalkers is a soaring exploration of life beyond Earth in two stunning Virtual Reality … Continue reading Art What!: Journey through a season of space with ArtScience Museum’s new programme, Beyond Earth

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Arts, Film, News, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Karmalink dir. Jake Wachtel

Breaking away from the chain of destiny. Even in the modern age, where our eyes are fixated on the latest technological developments and always looking ahead, there are some traditions and beliefs that we just can’t leave behind in the past. For the highly religious nations in Southeast Asia, the Buddhist concepts of karma and reincarnation still remain at the back of its citizens’ minds, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Karmalink dir. Jake Wachtel

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Marian Carmel releases album ‘to you, to me’

Having recently released the acoustic R&B tune, ‘Pause + Reset’, Filipina-born and Singapore-based singer-songwriter, Marian Carmel has announced the release of her debut concept album, ‘to you, to me’. Released through Singapore-based independent music label, Where Are the Fruits, the album will be made available on all major digital streaming platforms on 29 October 2021, Friday. Known for her ethereal vocals which breathe life into the melancholic … Continue reading Music Is: Marian Carmel releases album ‘to you, to me’

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Iman Fandi releases second single ‘Love Me Little More’

Singapore’s freshest female pop star Iman Fandi is building on an immensely promising year with ‘Love Me Little More’, her follow-up single released today and teases a pending EP project via Universal Music Singapore. With her second single ‘Love Me Little More’, the 21-year-old multi-hyphenate shows a growing repertoire to be contended with, presenting an irresistible bop with deceptively playful vocal toplines. The song is … Continue reading Music Is: Iman Fandi releases second single ‘Love Me Little More’

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: DEON and Don Aaron team up for new single ‘Don’t Bother’

Singapore’s maestro and veteran singer-songwriter DEON teased listeners with the release ‘Breathe In’ just last month, hitting play on his latest chapter of discovery and renewal in tough times. Since then he has released its accompanying music video, that captures the physical representation of committing memory to skin — getting himself inked, and just recently an acoustic video of the single. The latter in raw essence showcasing his heart from … Continue reading Music Is: DEON and Don Aaron team up for new single ‘Don’t Bother’

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Houg to release single ‘Jarr’ with Thai Soul Funk group Supergoods

Singaporean Chillwave artist-producer, Houg, has announced the release of ‘Jarr’, with Thai Soul Funk band, Supergoods. The regional collaborative single will be made available on all major digital streaming platforms on 12 November 2021, Friday, and is a teaser for what is to be expected of his upcoming debut album, ‘The Biting Tempo’. As with past singles including ‘Metro (4:35)’ and ‘Excuse Me (What’s the … Continue reading Music Is: Houg to release single ‘Jarr’ with Thai Soul Funk group Supergoods

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Arts, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Christmas Time With Dick Lee by Base Entertainment Asia

Get your festive gear on, because Singapore’s most iconic singer-songwriter Dick Lee is coming to Marina Bay Sands to celebrate Christmas 2021. Playing at the Sands Theatre on 22nd and 23rd December, Christmas Time with Dick Lee sees Dick celebrating Christmas onstage, as he serenades you with his favourite Christmas tunes. Joining him will be Singapore’s premier acapella group Vocaluptuous, who include Dick’s brother John … Continue reading Preview: Christmas Time With Dick Lee by Base Entertainment Asia

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