“What is Essential is Invisible to the Eye”: Going Behind The Story of The Little Prince at the Philatelic Museum

I first read The Little Prince when I received the English translation as a gift for my 10th birthday. Since the first time I prised open its covers to discover the deceptively simple, yet rich story within its pages, I’ve fallen in love with its quirky characters and unforgettable story of an extraterrestrial monarch’s travels through space, a story of courage, hope, and love. Often in the … Continue reading “What is Essential is Invisible to the Eye”: Going Behind The Story of The Little Prince at the Philatelic Museum

bakchormeeboyJune 10, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Chinese Theatre, Finger Players, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre

Review: Citizen Dog by The Finger Players

The spirits are at play in both reality and fiction in this new work tackling issues of land ownership and the foibles of human desire. Pu Songling’s monstrous 18th century collection of over 400 supernatural stories Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio (Liaozhai Zhiyi) has remained fascinating over the years, with its quirky supernatural characters from failed scholars to alluring fox spirits interwoven with a strong satirical edge. … Continue reading Review: Citizen Dog by The Finger Players

bakchormeeboyJune 9, 2018June 11, 20181 Comment

Arts, Comedy, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Theatre Companies, Toy Factory

Preview: Sing.Lang Concert (Sing.浪 2018) at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Cultural Extravaganza

The 2018 Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Cultural Extravaganza wraps up this weekend after three weeks of festivities with a special two night concert featuring some of Singapore’s hottest stars singing the best of Singapore Chinese songs! The finale concert will feature a host of local superstars, including Sing! China finalists Joanna Dong and Olinda Cho, Singapore’s first Mandopop export Maggie Teng, and even the unexpected Benjamin Kheng of … Continue reading Preview: Sing.Lang Concert (Sing.浪 2018) at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Cultural Extravaganza

bakchormeeboyJune 7, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Kids, Review, Singapore

Storyfest 2018: A Treasury of Transformative Tales

When I think of stories, one of the first things I immediately associate them with is Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Besides being a collection of stories of the Greek gods and goddesses, I also think about the title itself, and how the act of storytelling is one that allows for metamorphosis. Deceptively simple, storytelling requires the storyteller to weave and transform their words, their body, their voice … Continue reading Storyfest 2018: A Treasury of Transformative Tales

bakchormeeboyJune 6, 2018June 7, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Chinese Theatre, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre.

Preview: 《告亲夫》Prosecuting the Husband and《刘明珠》Lady Liu Ming Zhu by Nam Hwa Opera

With its humble beginnings as an amateur music and drama association by a group of Teochew opera enthusiasts, Nam Hwa Opera has braved the test of time to reach its 55th anniversary this year! Having given over 130 public performances, the opera troupe continues to enrich local arts and culture by keeping this art form well and alive even today. This June, the troupe will … Continue reading Preview: 《告亲夫》Prosecuting the Husband and《刘明珠》Lady Liu Ming Zhu by Nam Hwa Opera

bakchormeeboyJune 5, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Esplanade Concert Hall, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatres

Review: Leonard Bernstein’s Mass by Orchestra of the Music Makers

The Esplanade Concert Hall becomes a joyous megachurch for one night only. The Orchestra of the Music Makers takes its name from Arthur O’Shaughnessy’s poem Ode, inspired to remain movers and shakers as they dream, cultivate and create music each year. Celebrating both Bernstein’s centennial as well as the Orchestra of Music Makers’ 10th anniversary, last Saturday saw the Singapore premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s musical epic Mass. Combining multiple genres of music … Continue reading Review: Leonard Bernstein’s Mass by Orchestra of the Music Makers

bakchormeeboyJune 4, 2018June 5, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Chinese Theatre, Dramabox, highlights, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Taking Back Chinatown: An Interview with Koh Hui Ling and Jean Tay of Drama Box’s Chinatown Crossings

We’re at Drama Box’s home on Trengganu Street in Chinatown, interviewing Drama Box artistic director Koh Hui Ling and writer Jean Tay, when Hui Ling suddenly recalls: “We were talking to the uncles and aunties living in the area, and a common thing we heard from them was how so many of them said ‘Chinatown doesn’t belong to us anymore; it belongs to the tourists.’” … Continue reading Taking Back Chinatown: An Interview with Koh Hui Ling and Jean Tay of Drama Box’s Chinatown Crossings

bakchormeeboyJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Children's Theatre, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore, Theatres

Review: Urashima Taro by Rouge28 Theatre (Flipside 2018)

A surreal, horror take on a classic Japanese legend. Growing up listening to various folktales and legends from around the world, the Japanese legend of Urashima Taro has never struck me as particularly haunting or horrific. In the legend, the eponymous Urashima Taro is a poor fisherman who saves a turtle in trouble. As a reward for his heroic deed, the turtle invites him for a journey … Continue reading Review: Urashima Taro by Rouge28 Theatre (Flipside 2018)

bakchormeeboyJune 3, 2018Leave a comment

Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Second Breakfast Company, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: The Moon Is Less Bright by The Second Breakfast Company

An ominous moon hangs over 2BCo’s third production. First staged over 50 years ago, Goh Poh Seng’s The Moon Is Less Bright is a classic of the Singapore literary canon. Set in a small farmhouse on the outskirts of Singapore, worlds collide when a shopkeeper brother who lives in town has to stay with his farmer brother in the country to escape from the danger caused by invading … Continue reading Review: The Moon Is Less Bright by The Second Breakfast Company

bakchormeeboyJune 3, 20181 Comment

Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore

Dinosaurs On The Loose at RWS’ Jurassic World: Explore & Roar!

Tying in with the release of Universal Studios’ new Jurassic World film in June, Universal Studios Singapore has launched the all new Jurassic World: Explore and Roar experience to celebrate the June Holidays in true jurassic style. Taking place from now till 22nd August, Jurassic World: Explore & Roar sees some of your favourite dinosaurs come to life as they spring up all around the theme park. Get close … Continue reading Dinosaurs On The Loose at RWS’ Jurassic World: Explore & Roar!