Book Review: Nimita’s Place by Akshita Nanda

Parallel narratives of an Indian grandmother during Partition and her granddaughter in modern day Singapore make for a satisfying debut.  Reading Nimita’s Place feels a little like moving in to a new house – to an ethnically Chinese person reading this, the parallel narratives seen through the eyes of both protagonists present worlds that are rapidly changing, initially unfamiliar, yet places that Akshita eases us into to … Continue reading Book Review: Nimita’s Place by Akshita Nanda

Preview: Christopher Park Plays Mozart by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Described as “A pianist like a thunderbolt” (Der Tagesspiegel), Christopher Park is set to bring his transcendent playing to Singapore and captivate audiences with his fascinating technical mastery and astounding musical maturity come next February. Performing over two nights at the Victoria Concert Hall, Park and the SSO will be directed by the esteemed veteran conductor Bruno Weil, 69, renowned exponent of the music of … Continue reading Preview: Christopher Park Plays Mozart by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Singapore) Presents Lindy Lee

As part of Gillman Barracks’ Art After Dark celebrations and in conjunction with Singapore Art Week 2019, Sullivan+Strumpf presents a solo exhibition by the acclaimed Chinese-Australian artist Lindy Lee this January. This major exhibition of Lee’s recent work will mark her first solo show in Singapore, adding to an impressive exhibition history which includes group and solo exhibitions in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Japan, … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Singapore) Presents Lindy Lee

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)

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)

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)

Preview: MUD The Musical by Enfiniti Productions (Kuala Lumpur)

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – This December, Enfiniti Productions is bringing back the award-winning, family-friendly MUD The Musical for an all new production! Set in 1857, MUD the Musical tells the story of the founding of modern Kuala Lumpur, before the tin mining boom of 1880 attracted an influx of pioneers from across the Asian region to the muddy confluence of the two rivers – Sungai Lumpur (now known as … Continue reading Preview: MUD The Musical by Enfiniti Productions (Kuala Lumpur)

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

Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) Presents Joanna Lamb’s Everything Is Waiting

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – This March, Sullivan + Strumpf Sydney presents an all new exhibition by Australian artist Joanna Lamb. Titled Everything Is Waiting, the award-winning artist newest collection discusses how each and every thing in the world is waiting, from the sky to the land, the tree to the birds and even cities, buildings, roads and houses. There is an inevitability to what occurs in life … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Sydney) Presents Joanna Lamb’s Everything Is Waiting

Review: Projek Suitcase 2018 by Teater Ekamatra

An assortment of short monodramas reflecting on what it means to live – and die. Teater Ekamatra’s site-specific Projek Suitcase series follows a simple poor theatre format – one actor performs a short monodrama, equipped with minimal props, lighting and costumes, celebrating the power of the voice and traditional storytelling techniques. For their latest edition, held at the brand new Wisma Geylang Serai, they’ve taken on the … Continue reading Review: Projek Suitcase 2018 by Teater Ekamatra