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★★★★☆ Review: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

SRT ends the year with a riotous dinner theatre production about a lust for life. In 1998, the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) went where no local theatre company had gone before when they staged a play called Ah Kong’s Birthday Party. Considered one of the earliest forms of dinner theatre in Singapore, the interactive production featured actors entertaining each table, karaoke moments, and of course, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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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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Drinks, Singapore

OH! Open House’s New World’s End opens glamorous ’60s bar Exit Stage Left

Step into a captivating world where romance, history, and local spirits take centre stage. Exit Stage Left is a new immersive bar concept by OH! Stories, an experiential arts group that tells alternative stories of Singapore. Designed as the final stop in its audio-based performance tour, New World’s End, the bar will serve hyper-local tipples inspired by the grit and glamour of the 1960s. Exit … Continue reading OH! Open House’s New World’s End opens glamorous ’60s bar Exit Stage Left

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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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lifestyle, travelXculture

Inside Singapore’s Silver Screen: 6 International Films That Brought Marina Bay to Global Stages

Few cities have managed to transform their skyline into a cinematic brand quite like Singapore. Long before “Crazy Rich Asians” splashed Marina Bay Sands across billboards worldwide, filmmakers were already turning to the island nation as a stage where futurism and tradition collide.  Part of the lore stems from geography. To Hollywood and other international studios, Singapore offers something rare. A single location that can … Continue reading Inside Singapore’s Silver Screen: 6 International Films That Brought Marina Bay to Global Stages

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Arts, Food, Singapore

Local immersive company Andsoforth snags internationally-renowned THEA Award for Restaurant Absurdities

It’s not often that a humble local arts company gets recognised for an international award without even realising it, but local immersive company Andsoforth has managed to do just that, by snagging Outstanding Achievement, Immersive Dining Experience (Limited Budget) at the 29th annual THEA Awards, for their immersive dining experience ABSURDITIES Vol. 1 at Restaurant Absurdities. “Thank you so much for recognising us and our … Continue reading Local immersive company Andsoforth snags internationally-renowned THEA Award for Restaurant Absurdities

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Follow These Steps And Choose The Right Catering For Your Gathering

When choosing the right catering for your gathering, there are many things to consider. The food you serve is a reflection of the quality of your event and can make or break the success of your gathering. Choosing the right caterer is an important task that requires careful thought and planning. To help you in this endeavor, here are some top steps to keep in … Continue reading Follow These Steps And Choose The Right Catering For Your Gathering

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Food, Singapore

Food For Now: Japanese Supermarket Seijo Ishii opens pop up at Isetan Scotts Supermarket, with plans to expand to Singapore

Seijo Ishii, a Japanese supermarket chain that offers supremely high-quality items from Japan has set its eyes on Singapore as part of their overseas expansion plans. The supermarket operator, which was founded in 1927, Tokyo recently celebrated their 95th anniversary this year. The company currently operates about 200 stores in Japan selling high-quality items, and will be opening their inaugural overseas pop-up store here at … Continue reading Food For Now: Japanese Supermarket Seijo Ishii opens pop up at Isetan Scotts Supermarket, with plans to expand to Singapore

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Food, Singapore

Food For Now: Shake Shack Singapore Collaborates with Michelin-Starred Candlenut for 1-day only menu

Shake Shack is partnering with Malcolm Lee’s Michelin-starred Candlenut to serve the Buah Keluak Burger and Curry Fries this Saturday 5 November from 11am until sold out, available in-store only at Shake Shack 89 Neil Road. Shake Shack’s culinary director Mark Rosati worked with Chef Malcolm Lee, who runs the only Michelin-starred Peranakan restaurant in the world, for Singapore’s first chef collaboration. The Buah Keluak … Continue reading Food For Now: Shake Shack Singapore Collaborates with Michelin-Starred Candlenut for 1-day only menu

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Drinks, Food, Interview, Singapore

By The People, For The People: An Interview with In Bad Company co-founders Tim and Elaine

The Katong area has long been a site of activity, filled with a flurry of restaurants. pubs and retail shops along East Coast Road and Marine Parade. Amongst these though, one of the quieter buildings is The Flow @ East Coast, a mall filled primarily with beauty salons, tuition and enrichment centres, and the occasional bakery or eatery. Unless you have a prior appointment, it’s … Continue reading By The People, For The People: An Interview with In Bad Company co-founders Tim and Elaine

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