An Interview with the Cast and Creatives of My Grandfather’s Road

“Eh, you think this one your grandfather’s road ah?” Is a common retort to careless drivers or pedestrians acting as if they own the roads. But in the case of Neo Kim Seng, it can be taken quite literally if you ever find him walking down Neo Pee Teck Lane, named after his grandfather. First presented in 2015 as an English-language monologue, a photo exhibition … Continue reading An Interview with the Cast and Creatives of My Grandfather’s Road

Programmes For All At The Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum This June

As the June Holidays approach, both the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) and Peranakan Museum are kicking into full programmes mode, celebrating their ongoing exhibitions Angkor and Amek Gambar  respectively. Here’s a quick look at the family-friendly activities taking place at both museums happening next month, perfect for spending an educational, culturally enriching weekend on: Peranakan Museum Straits Family Sunday – Mari Amek Gambar  (3rd June) Mari Amek Gambar translates to “come … Continue reading Programmes For All At The Asian Civilisations Museum and Peranakan Museum This June

The Finger Players 2018: An Interview with Citizen Dog Director Oliver Chong and Puppeteer Ann Lek

This June, The Finger Players return with a brand new season of theatrical productions to be staged at the Victoria Theatre. Each playing for a single weekend over two weeks, witness the return of their new shows with Citizen Dog and Framed, by Adolf, helmed by Finger Players resident director Oliver Chong and company director Chong Tze Chien respectively. In the first of a two part series, we … Continue reading The Finger Players 2018: An Interview with Citizen Dog Director Oliver Chong and Puppeteer Ann Lek

Eraphya: An Interview with Artist Vincent Twardzik Ching

“I’m now the same age as my father was when he was an iconic figure to me as a young man. When I was younger, I learnt carpentry from my dad and we’d just go out, buy wood and build all these things for kids in my neighbourhood. I think back a lot to my childhood and how it’s shaped my identity today,” says Canadian artist … Continue reading Eraphya: An Interview with Artist Vincent Twardzik Ching

Preview: Masterpieces by Gu Guan Ren 《蓝色畅想》by Ding Yi Music Company

  Ding Yi Music Company presents their latest show this June as they join forces with renowned composer Gu Guan Ren (顾冠仁) and present some of his best known works at the at the SCO Concert Hall for one night only! Titled Masterpieces by Gu Guan Ren, the concert has been organised as part of Ding Yi’s new “Composer Series” initiative, and will comprise of two segments – the … Continue reading Preview: Masterpieces by Gu Guan Ren 《蓝色畅想》by Ding Yi Music Company

Resorts World Sentosa Celebrates the 2018 June Holidays with a Plethora of Fun Activities

June is here, and that means the school holidays along with it! As part of the celebrations, Resorts World Sentosa has an exciting lineup of special events at each and every one of their venues specially for the whole family to come down and enjoy! Over at the Maritime Experiential Musuem and S.E.A. Aquarium, learn what it means to be a great explorer with the National … Continue reading Resorts World Sentosa Celebrates the 2018 June Holidays with a Plethora of Fun Activities

Review: Masters of Comedy by Toy Factory

A loving tribute to Chinese comedians and comedy in all its forms.  In our childhood, we recall many nights glassy eyed and glued to the television while wolfing down our dinners. There’s a keen sense of nostalgia associated with the act of watching television, remembered mainly as a family activity and one of the few times we truly get to kick back, relax and just … Continue reading Review: Masters of Comedy by Toy Factory

Preview: M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival 2018

The M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival returns in 2018 with its 9th edition this June, bringing in shows from both local and regional independent dance artists. Presented in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, this year’s Festival runs from 9th June to 5th August 2018 and presents both bold, new and original works, as well as restagings of previous, acclaimed pieces, spanning a total … Continue reading Preview: M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival 2018

Review: Super Mommy (我的妈妈是ENY?) by Resorts World Sentosa

Bringing in a musical with strong commercial acclaim seems like a recipe for success, particularly when it’s backed up by veteran artistes such as Nancy Sit. Super Mommy is Resorts World Sentosa’s latest show on their lineup, flown in straight from Taiwan and retaining much of the original creative team. These include Taiwanese director Lang Tsu Yun and music director Huang Yun Ling, while the cast is … Continue reading Review: Super Mommy (我的妈妈是ENY?) by Resorts World Sentosa

Toy Factory’s Masters of Comedy: An Interview with Judee Tan and Sugie Phua

As part of the Singapore Chinese Culture Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza, local theatre company Toy Factory has been specially commissioned to create opening show Masters of Comedy 《天才谐星》, premiering this week! Directed by Goh Boon Teck and written by Johsen Ong, the 90 minute show will be performed in Mandarin, and pay tribute to some of our most iconic local comedians, from Bai Yan all the way to Jack … Continue reading Toy Factory’s Masters of Comedy: An Interview with Judee Tan and Sugie Phua