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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)

Originally meant to have rounded off this year’s edition of Esplanade’s The Studios 2020, Checkpoint Theatre has faced multiple issues with staging and even recording Lucas Ho’s new play due to the circuit breaker measures in place. But now, they’re armed with an audio version of the production, set to be presented as part of The Esplanade’s The Studios Online season in June, and excited … Continue reading The Studios 2020: An Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho (The Heart Comes To Mind)

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Books, By The Book, Interview, literature, Singapore, The Banter

By The Book: An Interview with Kenny Leck, Owner of BooksActually

In a time of crisis, where most people are stuck at home, there’s beauty and comfort in creating a little safe and cosy nook for yourself, and curling up with a good book. With the public libraries closed till further notice, it might just be in your best interests to purchase a new title, give yourself a little me time, and bury yourself between the … Continue reading By The Book: An Interview with Kenny Leck, Owner of BooksActually

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Arts, Interview, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Chloé Nelkin, Director of Arts PR Agency Chloé Nelkin Consulting

LONDON – Having just celebrated their 10th anniversary last month, PR, marketing and consulting agency Chloé Nelkin Consulting (CNC) continues to lead the pack when it comes to the arts. To date, the agency can name a wide range of organisations across public and private sectors they’ve served over the years, including, but not limited to the VAULT Festival, the Bunker, Nevill Holt Opera, Totally Thames, … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2020: An Interview with Chloé Nelkin, Director of Arts PR Agency Chloé Nelkin Consulting

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The Banter: On Place Making, Programming and Venue Management with Sarah Martin and Lisa Lip

The Arts House has been a key part of the Civic District for years now. But for a lot of people, although it’s recognizable enough as a heritage building, who exactly are the people behind it, and what do they aim to do? That’s where Arts House Limited comes in. Originally known as The Old Parliament House Limited, the organisation was rebranded as Arts House … Continue reading The Banter: On Place Making, Programming and Venue Management with Sarah Martin and Lisa Lip

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

The Studios 2020: An Interview with Toy Pianist Margaret Leng Tan (Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep) [CANCELLED]

Playing a toy piano could easily come off as a gimmick, but for Margaret Leng Tan, the experimental artist has somehow managed to carve it into an entire career. Now, get ready to hear the story behind one of Singapore’s most renowned avant garde musicians, as Margaret presents Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep this March. Co-commissioned by the Esplanade and Arts Centre Melbourne, The Studios 2020 was originally … Continue reading The Studios 2020: An Interview with Toy Pianist Margaret Leng Tan (Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep) [CANCELLED]

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The Banter: An Interview with New Substation Artistic Co-Directors Raka Maitra and Woon Tien Wei

Taking over from previous Artistic Director Alan Oei, The Substation has now come under the joint leadership of Ms. Raka Maitra and Dr. Woon Tien Wei as Artistic Co-Directors of the venue. Says Chew Kheng Chuan, Chairman of The Substation: “While celebrating our 30th year as a small but significant national arts institution in Singapore, we are conscious that the future holds great challenges and … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with New Substation Artistic Co-Directors Raka Maitra and Woon Tien Wei

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Fashion, Interview, Singapore

Fashion Forward: TaFF Trunks – The First-Ever Showcase of Singapore Men’s Fashion at The Cocoon Space

TaFF Trunks: Men’s Edition, is the first-of-its-kind in Singapore focused on celebrating men’s fashion, curated by local designer Leonard Augustine Choo and organised by the Textile and Fashion Federation at The Cocoon Space located above Design Orchard. With an increasing interest in men’s fashion and how it has evolved over the past decade, the Men’s Trunk Show will showcase and share stories of local brands … Continue reading Fashion Forward: TaFF Trunks – The First-Ever Showcase of Singapore Men’s Fashion at The Cocoon Space

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The Banter: An Interview with the Director and Cast of Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Lifespan of a Fact

It’s hard to deny that the truth is getting increasingly harder to find. Not just because of the prevalence of fake news and outright falsehoods, but even in the idea of half-truths, where facts are flubbed over for convenience’s sake and for a better story. Following on from productions such as The Truth and Caught in 2018, Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) opens their 2020 season with The … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with the Director and Cast of Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Lifespan of a Fact

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Food For Thought: Brewerkz Launches Afterburner Pacific Pale Ale For Singapore Air Show 2020

At the Singapore Airshow 2020, Brewerkz and Experia Events are kicking the event in to high gear with an event-exclusive brew in Asia – The Brewerkz Afterburner Pacific Pale Ale. Inspired by the powerful jet fuel which thrusts planes into high speed, the classic pale ale bears a distinct hoppy fragrance and leaves a refreshing lipsmacking honeydew and pine aftertaste. Conceptualising this brew with Experia … Continue reading Food For Thought: Brewerkz Launches Afterburner Pacific Pale Ale For Singapore Air Show 2020

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Arts, Singapore

Singapore Biennale 2019: Quora Fora – A Rehearsal by Jason Wee

In a world ravaged by militant and/or corrupt authorities, how do we, as ordinary citizens, learn to take a step in the right direction in the hopes of a better future? In Jason Wee’s Quora Fora: A Rehearsal, the local artist poses this question to the audience in attendance with a performance art piece combining opera, poetry and architecture. Playing at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre at … Continue reading Singapore Biennale 2019: Quora Fora – A Rehearsal by Jason Wee

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