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Museum Musings: Affordable Art Fair’s Young Talent Programme Alumni Gather for REUNITE 2019

As part of ION Orchard’s 10th anniversary and Affordable Art Fair’s 10th Edition celebrations in 2019, the Affordable Art Fair is gathering up eight of its greatest alumni from the Young Talent Programme to present an all new group show next January. Bringing together Alecia Neo, Lavender Chang, Vellachi Ganesan, Hilmi Johandi, Noor Iskandar, Ezekiel Wong Kelwin, Khin Thethtar Latt and Zhang Fuming, REUNITE 2019 plays catch … Continue reading Museum Musings: Affordable Art Fair’s Young Talent Programme Alumni Gather for REUNITE 2019

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M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: An Interview with Ayer Hitam’s Creative Team (Preview)

With the advent of 2019, the Bicentennial celebrations too will fast be upon us, as a series of activities look back not just on the 200 years of history we have from the time of Sang Nila Utama, but further back still, to the very origins of our island home. Appropriately enough then, there seems no better time than to peel back the veil of … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: An Interview with Ayer Hitam’s Creative Team (Preview)

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M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: An Interview With Sean Cham, Creator of This Is Where

In the now immortal words of Dick Lee as sung by Singaporeans everytime August comes around, “this is where I won’t be alone, for this is where I know it’s home.” But as much as it’s nice to imagine that we live as one Singapore, it’s important to remember that reality isn’t often as rosy as National Day songs might lead us to believe, and … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: An Interview With Sean Cham, Creator of This Is Where

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Arts, London, Review, Singapore, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)

A culinary way to enjoy this Gothic classic. LONDON – Annie McKenzie is a woman of many surprises – besides being an expert in the kitchen (2016 MasterChef Semi-Finalist), she’s also trained as an actor. So in many ways, it’s no surprise that she started Scripts For Supper, which combines both food and theatre into a single, immersive dining experience. While previously, Scripts For Supper has … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)

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Arts, Comedy, Concert, Dance with Me, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Preview: An Unjust Good Fellow by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Hong Kong)

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre is set to restage their critically-acclaimed, sold out production of Callas Cheang’s An Unjust Good Fellow this December. Directed by Octavian Chan, the play follows the tale of Pastor Cheung Yu (Ben Yuen) as he returns to his hometown, a metropolis where he reunites with his childhood friend Ho Cheong (Sung Boon Ho). Hunchback granny Chan Hei (Man Sui Hing) … Continue reading Preview: An Unjust Good Fellow by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Hong Kong)

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Arts, London, Review, Singapore, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s West End 2018: Sheffield Theatres’ Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at London’s Apollo Theatre (Review)

Fabulously empowering British musical for a new generation.  LONDON – Some of the greatest high school dramas originate from America, but Sheffield Theatres’ original musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie makes a strong case for joining those ranks. Inspired by BBC documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, director Jonathan Butterell brings the story of a teenager who dreams of becoming a drag queen to life with all the verve of a … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Sheffield Theatres’ Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at London’s Apollo Theatre (Review)

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London: All New Chapel Playhouse To Open In Central London

LONDON – This January, an all new theatre and performance space opens in central London. Named the Chapel Playhouse, the space will be run by the same award-winning team behind The Bread & Roses Theatre in Clapham, complete with a (re-)opened café-bar, now called Bread & Roses @ The Chapel. The basement space is currently undergoing works and upgrades before its launch as a pop-up performance space … Continue reading London: All New Chapel Playhouse To Open In Central London

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In London’s West End 2018: The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre the Palace Theatre (Review)

There’s good reason why The Mousetrap never gets old and remains the longest running play. LONDON – As the longest running play on the West End, The Mousetrap is proof why Agatha Christie remains one of the world’s best mystery writers, now a classic of modern theatre, and textbook perfection in both its writing and staging. Directed by Ian Talbot, The Mousetrap takes place at the height of … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: The Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre the Palace Theatre (Review)

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Arts, Experimental, London, Singapore

In London’s West End 2018: National Theatre’s Nine Night at Trafalgar Studios (Review)

Family drama meets funeral tradition in this scintillating debut from Natasha Gordon. LONDON – The Caribbean funeral tradition of Nine-Nights is a fascinating one – unlike the idea of mourning in so many cultures, Nine-Nights instead is a ritual of celebration. Now, that tradition has finally been given a national platform to be presented to the world, as National Theatre presents Natasha Gordon’s Nine Night.  When matriarch … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: National Theatre’s Nine Night at Trafalgar Studios (Review)

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Museum Musings: Of Dreams and Contemplation – Selections from the Collection of Richard Koh at The Private Museum

In conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2019, The Private Museum will be displaying Of Dreams and Contemplation, a collection of gallerist Richard Koh’s very own personal collection. The founder of Richard Koh Fine Art (RKFA) is constantly surrounded by a whole range of paintings and sculptures in myriad colours, textures and forms, yet in contrast, his personal art collection reflects a preference for minimalism and … Continue reading Museum Musings: Of Dreams and Contemplation – Selections from the Collection of Richard Koh at The Private Museum

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