A new lease on life: Koh Chieng Mun stars in lead role as a 70-year old bride in SRT’s ‘Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding’

Back in the 90s, actress Koh Chieng Mun became a household name in every Singaporean family for her iconic role as Dolly Tan on Mediacorp’s hit sitcom Under One Roof. Ever since that star turn, Koh has remained mostly booked and busy, continuing with television and film work (including 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians), and even venturing into stand-up comedy at one point. Now, at the … Continue reading A new lease on life: Koh Chieng Mun stars in lead role as a 70-year old bride in SRT’s ‘Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding’

National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, celebrates 15 year anniversary with NCIS Celebrates Life carnival

National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) proudly marks its 15th anniversary as a national centre for cancer with the launch of “NCIS Celebrates Life,” a weekend family carnival dedicated to honouring our journey in cancer care and cutting-edge translational research. Graced by Guest of Honour, Ms Jane Ittogi, “NCIS Celebrates Life” commemorates NCIS’ remarkable journey over the past 15 years, setting new standards of cancer … Continue reading National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, celebrates 15 year anniversary with NCIS Celebrates Life carnival

★★★★☆ Review: Happy Indian Women by The Necessary Stage

An authentic, diverse exploration of what it means to be an Indian woman today. The Singaporean Indian identity is deeply multi-faceted. Within the community, there are already diverse languages, skin tones, religions, sexualities, family histories and rootedness to one’s culture, where every Indian person has a unique story to tell. As a minority race within the country, Indians have also faced and continue to face … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Happy Indian Women by The Necessary Stage

★★★★★ Review: Into The Woods by Pangdemonium!

Local all star production of Sondheim’s classic is the must-see musical of the year. Among Stephen Sondheim’s many works, Into The Woods remains one of his best and most enduring. On the surface, the musical, with a Tony Award-winning book by James Lapine, ostensibly seems like a colourful mash-up of the most renowned fairy tales, utilising the clever conceit of the woods to bring them … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Into The Woods by Pangdemonium!

★★★★☆ Review: Mamma Mia! by BASE Entertainment Asia

ABBA musical guaranteed to leave you with a smile and dreams of a beach holiday. With the end of the year fast approaching, most Singaporeans can’t wait to get away for a well-deserved holiday. But for those who aren’t able to just yet, there’s always a feel good musical that’s there to tide you over till then. This season, that musical happens to be ABBA … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Mamma Mia! by BASE Entertainment Asia

Film Fanatic: 39th vOilah! French Film Festival invites Singapore to dive into magic of French cinema

Mark your calendars from 9th to 21st November 2023 as the vOilah! French Film Festival returns in Singapore, boasting its biggest lineup yet. With a curation of 38 films that capture the essence of French cinema, the 39th edition promises an unforgettable journey through the realms of cinematic storytelling. Film enthusiasts can immerse in a diverse array of genres catering to every cinematic palate, from … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 39th vOilah! French Film Festival invites Singapore to dive into magic of French cinema

Preview: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Want to attend a feast for the senses? This November, get ready as Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) proudly presents a unique dinner theatre experience, with Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding. Directed by Singapore icon and ‘Mad Chinaman’ Dick Lee (Forbidden City – Portrait of an Empress and Fried Rice Paradise), with a script by Jo Tan, Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding will be … Continue reading Preview: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Preview: Sam See – Government Approved Sex

During the pandemic, Sam See was asked by the Singapore government to run a series of educational panels in the National Library about love and sex. What came out of it became the sex education that you’ve never had. Welcome to Government Approved Sex, finally making its full debut on 17th November in Singapore, after runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Melbourne International … Continue reading Preview: Sam See – Government Approved Sex

Brown Joy: An Interview with writer/co-director Sindhura Kalidas and the cast of The Necessary Stage’s ‘Happy Indian Women’

“Happiness is a mood, not a destination,” says Sindhura Kalidas. “That’s a quote from One Tree Hill, and I think about that a lot, and how it’s really just this fleeting emotion that comes and goes, not a constant state of mind.” That’s an important distinction for Sindhura to make, especially considering she’s directing a show called Happy Indian Women this November. Presented by The … Continue reading Brown Joy: An Interview with writer/co-director Sindhura Kalidas and the cast of The Necessary Stage’s ‘Happy Indian Women’

Singapore Writers Festival 2023: An Interview with Pooja Nansi on her final year as Festival Director, diversity and inclusion, and the literary landscape

Over her five year stint as Festival Director, Pooja Nansi has seen through some of the most challenging editions of the Singapore Writers Festival. From coming in as the first female director of the festival, to adapting the festival for an online and hybrid format during the pandemic years, the journey has not been an easy one. But one thing’s for certain – Pooja has … Continue reading Singapore Writers Festival 2023: An Interview with Pooja Nansi on her final year as Festival Director, diversity and inclusion, and the literary landscape