Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: 招: When The Cold Wind Blows/G.F.E. (Review)

What does it mean to be a man? Two surreal Mandarin plays tackle the toxic mindset of masculinity about what it means to be a man today.  Are you any less of a man if you don’t shout, swear, or display an unrelenting libido?Toxic masculinity is placed in the spotlight in W!ld Rice’s double bill of new Mandarin works for this year’s Singapore Theatre Festival, … Continue reading Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: 招: When The Cold Wind Blows/G.F.E. (Review)

Rainforest Fringe Festival 2018: Festival Opening Weekend

KUCHING, SARAWAK – From an outsider’s point of view, Kuching feels like a world apart from bustling Singapore. Instead of the daily grind of office workers commuting into the CBD, the roar of cars speeding along a highway, the Sarawakian capital is quiet, at peace with the world as its inhabitants go about their lives amidst the lush greenery of the rainforest. The truth is … Continue reading Rainforest Fringe Festival 2018: Festival Opening Weekend

Preview: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2018

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, Australia’s biggest comedy festival, has become somewhat of a mainstay after making its way down here year after year. Returning once again this week after a riotous edition last year, this year’s edition will feature another five of the best laugh out loud comedians from Down Under as they joke, cajole and sketch their way to evoke the biggest … Continue reading Preview: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2018

Review: Makan Cosmopolitan by Ape Studio Limited

Capturing the soul of Singapore through its food and the people who love it. There is nothing more quintessentially Singaporean than the concept of food, and for a theatre show celebrating that culture and history, it seems to make complete sense to elevate it by incorporating food into the performance itself to make for a multi-sensory, immersive experience. Directed by Kaykay Nizam and written by … Continue reading Review: Makan Cosmopolitan by Ape Studio Limited

Preview: Keepers Playground of Infinite Happiness

This July, not only will Carolyn Kan of atelier Carrie K. be launching her newest jewelry collection; the founder of local creative collective Keepers will also be curating the second edition of Keepers Playground of Infinite Happiness at the National Design Centre! Held over ten days from 27th July to 5th August, Keepers Playground of Infinite Happiness is an exhibition that will showcase over 100 Singaporean and Singapore-based designers, craftsmen, artists, chefs, mixologists … Continue reading Preview: Keepers Playground of Infinite Happiness

Review: Happy Ever Laughter 2018 – The Battle by Dream Academy

A change in format and strong curation makes Dream Academy’s signature comedy show more laugh out loud than ever before. There’s nothing more exciting than a show with stakes, and with the fourth edition of Dream Academy’s Happy Ever Laughter, those stakes are raised as the signature comedy show pits 12 of Singapore’s best comedians against each other as they vie for the title of Singapore’s funniest. Taking on … Continue reading Review: Happy Ever Laughter 2018 – The Battle by Dream Academy

PlayCraft Studio: Actor Training Workshops by Khairul Kamsani

Khairul Kamsani is currently completing his MA in Actor Training and Coaching at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (RADA) in London. But this July, he’s back, and ready to put those skills to use in a series of actor training workshops for any aspiring actors. Previous schooled at LASALLE and a Resident Assistant Director at Singapore Repertory Theatre, Khairul utilises principles drawn from Viewpoints, Meisner, … Continue reading PlayCraft Studio: Actor Training Workshops by Khairul Kamsani

We Could Start A Fire: An Interview with DJ Duo BATE

Named by JUICE magazine as two of the Best New DJs of 2012, BATE have been making waves with their first single ONE I LOVE featuring Blake Rose and Radio 3000, slowly but surely becoming one of the hottest acts to follow as they make an increasing number of appearances at festivals around the region and playing alongside the biggest acts, from Calvin Harris to R3hab. … Continue reading We Could Start A Fire: An Interview with DJ Duo BATE

Preview: Singapore Food Festival 2018

There is no way to think of Singapore without thinking of its incredible food scene. It’s no wonder then that the annual Singapore Food Festival (SFF) has now reached its 25th year, bigger and better than ever as it celebrates our diverse and delicious food culture this July. Themed “Savour Singapore in Every Bite”, SFF 2018 will focus on our food heritage and explore just what … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Food Festival 2018

On Tour: Petrina Kow’s Walking In Beauty Goes To London (produced by Blue Bean Productions)

LONDON/SINGAPORE – After a successful premiere at the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2018, Petrina Kow‘s Walking in Beauty is making a trip up to London, featuring new stories and new cast members in a one night only show at Theatre Delicatessen this July! Directed and curated by Petrina Kow and produced by Blue Bean Productions, Walking in Beauty presents a series of real stories told by women from both Singapore … Continue reading On Tour: Petrina Kow’s Walking In Beauty Goes To London (produced by Blue Bean Productions)