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Arts, Food, Preview, Theatre

A new lease on life: Koh Chieng Mun stars in lead role as a 70-year old bride in SRT’s ‘Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding’

Back in the 90s, actress Koh Chieng Mun became a household name in every Singaporean family for her iconic role as Dolly Tan on Mediacorp’s hit sitcom Under One Roof. Ever since that star turn, Koh has remained mostly booked and busy, continuing with television and film work (including 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians), and even venturing into stand-up comedy at one point. Now, at the … Continue reading A new lease on life: Koh Chieng Mun stars in lead role as a 70-year old bride in SRT’s ‘Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding’

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Arts, Food, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Want to attend a feast for the senses? This November, get ready as Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) proudly presents a unique dinner theatre experience, with Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding. Directed by Singapore icon and ‘Mad Chinaman’ Dick Lee (Forbidden City – Portrait of an Empress and Fried Rice Paradise), with a script by Jo Tan, Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding will be … Continue reading Preview: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Food, Singapore, The Banter

The Banter: An Interview with Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida

Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida has always been known for going down non-traditional routes, always carving his own path and deviating from the norm when it comes to cooking. While he’s been trained in making sushi, his methods often stray and involve a sense of play and fun that differentiates his dishes from other straight-laced sushi restaurants out there. “Some people say what I’m doing is … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida

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Food, Review, Singapore

Food For Thought: Like coming home to a good meal at Hashida Private Dining

One of the first types of Japanese cuisine anyone is exposed to is probably sushi, a dish that Chef Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida is best known for, thanks to the critical acclaim and fans garnered for his restaurant Hashida Sushi.  But Hashida Sushi has never just been about sushi in the straight and narrow way – sure, you’ll get your fair share of high quality nigiri, … Continue reading Food For Thought: Like coming home to a good meal at Hashida Private Dining

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

In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Divine Proportions by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

LONDON – You may have been to parties before, but have you ever been to one thrown by the gods themselves? Taking inspiration from Greek mythology, Shotgun Carousel presents a positively heavenly immersive dining experience with Divine Proportions, transforming The Vaults completely into celestial party central. Conceptualized by Laura Drake Chambers, directed by Celine Lowenthal and with a script by Cressida Peever, hedonistic revelry is the name of … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Divine Proportions by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

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Review: Marie & The Nutcracker by ANDSOFORTH

Intelligent toys, a mouse king and sexy candy make this version of The Nutcracker a fun Christmas romp. From the outside, one would never that there was an entire world of wonders hidden away at Andsoforth’s space on the top floor of a nondescript building. But as Andsoforth has proven time and time again, magic can happen if you just believe (and have the skills to put it … Continue reading Review: Marie & The Nutcracker by ANDSOFORTH

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Arts, Food, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre.

Preview: Marie & The Nutcracker by ANDSOFORTH

ANDSOFORTH has been having a bumper year of productions, from presenting an immersive topsy turvy world of fairy tales with Adventures In Grimmsneyland (and for kids) as well as a rather different, single room dinner affair held in a secret garden. This holiday season, they’ll be returning to yet another familiar tale, as they tackle E.T.A. Hoffman’s classic Christmas tale The Nutcracker. Best known for its adaptation … Continue reading Preview: Marie & The Nutcracker by ANDSOFORTH

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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

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Preview: The Secret Garden Supper Club by ANDSOFORTH

ANDSOFORTH have a good thing going with their immersive dining experiences, having tackled themes ranging from a psychedelic mind trip to a twisted fairy tale world. Now, they’ve discovered the key to a secret garden, and to celebrate, they’ve decided to host a series of intimate suppers! The Secret Garden Supper Club requires adventurous diners to firstly find a secret door, pulling back the ivy … Continue reading Preview: The Secret Garden Supper Club by ANDSOFORTH

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Review: Tales of Grimmsneyland by Andsoforth Junior

Fairytales come alive in this family-friendly theatrical experience. Following a successful run of the more adult-oriented, immersive dining show Grimmsneyland earlier this year, Andsoforth returns with a new version of the show in the form of Tales of Grimmsneyland. This time around, the immersive dining experience has been scrapped, and instead of adults, the target audience has shifted to kids aged 4 years old and above, as they dive … Continue reading Review: Tales of Grimmsneyland by Andsoforth Junior

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