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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Bunker Theatre Autumn 2019 Season

LONDON – After a successful first season as Artistic Director, The Bunker’s Chris Sonnex is set to cement his vision for the theatre with his brand new season of works this autumn. With a new festival featuring work from Black artists, a new work from Anna Jordan, debut plays from emerging writers and the return of the sold-out My White Best Friend (and Other Letters … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Bunker Theatre Autumn 2019 Season

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Food, Review, Singapore, travel, travelXculture

EXCLUSIVE – Bangkok Getaway: An Interview with Chef Garima Arora of Restaurant Gaa

Born in Mumbai, Chef Garima Arora is only in her early 30s, and already, she’s been challenging all the norms, becoming the first Indian woman ever to win a Michelin star in 2018 for her restaurant Gaa, itself an establishment that learns from traditional Indian techniques to create contemporary cuisine with ingredients sourced from its home in Bangkok, Thailand. Initially having wanted to pursue a … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE – Bangkok Getaway: An Interview with Chef Garima Arora of Restaurant Gaa

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Food, Review, Singapore, travel, travelXculture

Bangkok Getaway: Finding a Home Away From Home at Restaurant Gaa

BANGKOK, THAILAND – When Gaggan set up shop in Bangkok and was crowned Asia’s No. 1 Restaurant time and time again, it was only a matter of time before the Thai capital’s food scene rapidly developed and began garnering one Michelin star after another. Of this new wave of fine dining restaurants that swept the city, it is natural that having tried Gaggan, the next restaurant we already … Continue reading Bangkok Getaway: Finding a Home Away From Home at Restaurant Gaa

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

LONDON – Female-led ensemble Get Over It Productions (GOI), in association with the The Playground Theatre present a brand new collection of six 60 minute plays. With London being blessed with the rich New Writing culture it has, GOI offers a platform for new creatives to extend their short works into hour long shows in The Scene[s], offering up a compendium of shows offers the next step … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Scene[s] – a Mini Season of Extended Scratch by Get Over It Productions in association with The Playground Theatre

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel, travelXculture

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Bit Of A Do by Drunken Chorus Theatre Company and Charity

LONDON – Now in its third year, the pioneering free mini-festival A Bit Of A Do from Drunken Chorus returns championing the work of artists with and without disabilities. Working with some amazing partners including BSL consultants, a visually impaired theatre company, local apprentices with learning disabilities, disability charities, artists and audiences, their aim is to empower artists to create and access theatre and dance. While … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Bit Of A Do by Drunken Chorus Theatre Company and Charity

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Be Alright: An Interview with Dean Lewis, the Australian Singer-Songwriter Who’s Making International Waves

Sydney-based singer-songwriter Dean Lewis has been in the industry professionally for only about three years, but has already found moderate success, certified 5x Platinum for his debut single Waves in Australia back in 2017, and 6x Platinum for his 2018 single Be Alright, as well as topping a number of international music charts. But in spite of these accolades, the 31-year old remains humble, in part owing … Continue reading Be Alright: An Interview with Dean Lewis, the Australian Singer-Songwriter Who’s Making International Waves

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Singapore

SIFA 2019: Crowd by Gisèle Vienne (Review)

The lines of desire are powerfully drawn over one crazy night at the rave.  While often considered a liminal space of chaos and pure freedom of expression, French choreographer Gisèle Vienne has managed to temper that manic energy and craft a scintillating, multi-layered dance work with Crowd, as we watch the lives of 14 dancers unfold over one night at a rave. Crowd dedicates itself entirely to the … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Crowd by Gisèle Vienne (Review)

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Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Singapore

SIFA 2019: Körper by Sasha Waltz & Hans Peter Kuhn (Review)

The discomfort of being in our own skin translates to the discomfort of being alive.   Often considered one of her signature works, Sasha Waltz’s Körper has remained incredibly iconic and relevant even 19 years on. While bodies are always a key part of any dance performance, rarely has a production chosen to so boldly examine the body itself in full visceral detail, tearing it down to … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Körper by Sasha Waltz & Hans Peter Kuhn (Review)

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Review: #GOALS by Dwayne Lau

Can someone just get Dwayne Lau his own TV workout show already? With our modern fitspo culture taking the country by storm, it was only a matter of time before a theatre show would arrive to tackle the topic. Enter theatremaker Dwayne Lau with #GOALS, a comedy musical revue and love letter to his ongoing fitness journey, which played last weekend at the Esplanade Concourse as part … Continue reading Review: #GOALS by Dwayne Lau

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SIFA 2019: A Dream Under The Southern Bough – Reverie by Toy Factory (Review)

The second instalment of this adaptation of a Ming dynasty classic brims with potential – a quintessential Toy Factory production doing what they do best.  Trust is an incredibly delicate concept in the theatre world, and with Toy Factory’s epic production A Dream Under The Southern Bough, SIFA always knew it was running a risk when they invested resources that would see the production through, one … Continue reading SIFA 2019: A Dream Under The Southern Bough – Reverie by Toy Factory (Review)

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