Preview: Archifest 2018 – Design For Life

Organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), the 12th edition of Archifest returns this September. During the two week long festival, the city comes alive as they celebrate our urban environment, creating the nurturing space for reflection, question, collaboration and experimentation. This year’s edition will be led by Yann Follain, the Managing Director-Head of Design of WY-TO, who has taken on the role of Festival Director … Continue reading Preview: Archifest 2018 – Design For Life

Preview: Late-Night Texting 2018 by Centre 42

Centre 42’s third edition of the ever popular Late-Night Texting is back this August! Held as part of the annual Singapore Night Festival, the past two editions of Late-Night Texting experimented with genres such as improv comedy and spoken word poetry, and have announced their exciting lineup of text-based performances! Taking place on 24th and 25th August from 7 – 11pm each night, Late-Night Texting will see over 30 free performances … Continue reading Preview: Late-Night Texting 2018 by Centre 42

Preview: Eros by Kevin Mandry

LONDON – Writer Kevin Mandry returns to the White Bear Theatre with a brand new play this August. Titled EROS, the play is set in the 1990s, at the dawn of the Internet. EROS follows the story of Ross. Ross used to take photos of women. He says it was about beauty. Now Kate’s back in his studio after twenty years. She remembers things differently. She says she’s there … Continue reading Preview: Eros by Kevin Mandry

M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co.

Of all the programmes in The Theatre Practice’s inaugural M1 Patch! Festival of Artful Play, Chop Chilli Chop Co.’s Round Round Buns stands out as perhaps the most irreverent one of all. Round Round Buns was previously staged in 2017 as part of The Theatre Practice’s Playground Series. From its title alone, one is already left intrigued by what this tongue-in-cheek name could possibly have in store for … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co.

Review: F. Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites by New Opera Singapore

Bringing the operatic drama of French nuns in a time of turmoil onstage.  In the history of operas, Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites is perhaps one of the bloodiest ones yet, with an entire nunnery sent to the guillotine and beheaded by the end of the play. Presented by New Opera Singapore, this new version of the French opera has been translated into English, and features over … Continue reading Review: F. Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites by New Opera Singapore

Review: The Taste of Water by Bound Theatre

A promising youth theatre performance following Bound Theatre’s year long hiatus. Youth theatre occupies an interesting space in any theatre scene, dancing on the margins where they are neither considered amateurs nor professionals, with us always hoping they’ll spend time honing their craft and eventually becoming theatre professionals of tomorrow. Promisingly, after a year long hiatus, Bound Theatre has returned to the scene with their … Continue reading Review: The Taste of Water by Bound Theatre

George Town Festival 2018 Opening Weekend: Kelantan – A Living Heritage

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Last weekend, a brand new show opened the 9th edition of the annual George Town Festival (GTF) in Penang, Malaysia. Titled Kelantan: A Living Heritage, the performance acted as a platform to showcase the many cultures and art forms that made up Malaysia, so named as the word ‘Kelantan’ refers to the ‘Cradle of Malay Culture’. The performance began on a youthful note, with … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018 Opening Weekend: Kelantan – A Living Heritage

Preview: Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness – A Voice and Piano Recital For All

Who says opera, art music and the theatre have to be stuffy affairs? After the success of Sure on this Shining Night last December, the same motley crew of musicians is back with an all new show to bring you joy amidst droll September! Titled Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness, opera singers Teng Xiang Ting (soprano), Michelle Tan (mezzo), Leslie Tay (tenor), Alvin Tan (baritone), and pianist Pauline Lee return to … Continue reading Preview: Life is Ha-Ha-Happiness – A Voice and Piano Recital For All

Review: The Secret Garden Supper Club by ANDSOFORTH

In a change-up to their usual style and location, ANDSOFORTH offers a green fingered sit-down affair in their latest offering and collaboration.  ANDSOFORTH is best known for organising immersive dinner theatre experiences that take audiences on an adventure, moving from room to fantastic room and meeting quirky characters and themed food items each time. But in The Secret Garden Supper Club, they’ve changed up their formula to … Continue reading Review: The Secret Garden Supper Club by ANDSOFORTH

George Town Festival 2018: Opening Weekend Highlights and A Talk with Festival Director Joe Sidek

GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Over the last 8 years, the annual George Town Festival has grown from small town art showcase to a massive, internationally renowned gathering of global artists, transforming Penang into a hub of entertainment and excitement for a month. As it moves into its 9th year this coming weekend, the festival is now bigger and better than ever, receiving over 200 proposals … Continue reading George Town Festival 2018: Opening Weekend Highlights and A Talk with Festival Director Joe Sidek