Television Time: National Geographic presents first-ever Planet Possible Day this Sunday

National Geographic Asia has come together with regional National Geographic Explorers, changemakers, and performers to launch the first-ever Planet Possible Day to inform, inspire and enable viewers to live more lightly on the planet.  Planet Possible Day is a live virtual event taking place on 24th October, hosted on National Geographic Asia’s Facebook page at 6PM (SGT). The programme brings together a cast of well-known … Continue reading Television Time: National Geographic presents first-ever Planet Possible Day this Sunday

★☆☆☆☆ Review: Lion by Toy Factory

Second chances just don’t happen. Playing as part of Toy Factory’s 2021 The Wright Stuff Festival, Lion is a play that deals with a smorgasbord of difficult topics. Written by Jedidiah Huang, the plot follows Yi Kai (Lim Wei Wen Wayne), a single, reformed party playboy jock, on the cusp of adopting the teenage Danial (Bryan Tee) as his son. But when his interviewer turns … Continue reading ★☆☆☆☆ Review: Lion by Toy Factory

★★★★☆ Review: Keluarga Besar En. Karim (The Karims) by Checkpoint Theatre

Wholesome family drama about the importance of communication. Over the last year, the pandemic has forced multiple productions to either postpone, or reimagine themselves for a digital space. While there are those that have successfully utilised and harnessed the potential of platforms like Zoom, others instead opted for a straight up livestream, where audiences would simply watch a video recording of the show. And then … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Keluarga Besar En. Karim (The Karims) by Checkpoint Theatre

Preview: Baybeats 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

20 years on from its inception, and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s iconic Baybeats festival is still going strong. Forever a champion of the local music scene, Baybeats is back this November, and extends to 4 days, instead of their usual 3. In light of the pandemic, the festival will take on a hybrid format this year, allowing as many people as possible to … Continue reading Preview: Baybeats 2021 by Esplanade – Theatres on The Bay

Discovering The Blueprint Within: How ArchiFest 2021 Director Razvan Ghilic-Micu and Festival Curator Jane Chua are nurturing architects of the future

For those not in the field, architecture can seem like a discipline reserved for the experts, where we can only take the buildings and environment around us at face value. But the truth is, when thought of as design, architecture manifests itself in so many ways beyond building plans and engineering, arising in almost every aspect of our life, constantly evolving as the human race … Continue reading Discovering The Blueprint Within: How ArchiFest 2021 Director Razvan Ghilic-Micu and Festival Curator Jane Chua are nurturing architects of the future

Film Fanatic: An Interview with Marrie Lee, star of cult action film ‘They Call Her…Cleopatra Wong’

As Singapore’s first and only female Interpol agent, it’s surprising how Cleopatra Wong isn’t more well-known on our shores. Making her debut in Bobby Suarez’s 1978 film They Call Her…Cleopatra Wong, the eponymous femme fatale made such an impact, even Quentin Tarantino (of Kill Bill fame) took inspiration from her. Spawning two more sequels in the years that followed, Cleopatra Wong is everything you could … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Marrie Lee, star of cult action film ‘They Call Her…Cleopatra Wong’

Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Ambiguous by HKRep

HONG KONG – If an ambiguous relationship appears outside your marriage, would you dare pursue it? In Auspicious, playwright Matthew Cheng pens a story about a married man and a married woman that is perhaps ephemeral, inspiring the audience to ponder the meaning of matrimony. The story of Ambiguous begins outside a kindergarten. Misunderstandings stemming from “stealing a peek” and a broken mobile phone draw middle-aged Chan … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2021: Ambiguous by HKRep

★★☆☆☆ Review: The Time Machine by Toy Factory

A fledgling idea that needed more time in the incubator. From HG Wells’ The Time Machine to Doctor Who’s TARDIS, the idea of time travel has fascinated us for centuries. But the key idea that strings them all together, that motivates so many time travelers, is a single theme – regret, and the drive to change the past for the better. Kicking off Toy Factory’s … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: The Time Machine by Toy Factory

Preview: Pancha – Less and Lesser by Maya Dance Theatre

“Old age is not a disease- it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses” – Maggie Kuh Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, local dance company Maya Dance Theatre (MDT) has forged on in their mission to bring attention and create awareness around imminent social issues in our community. With the fourth edition of their ongoing Pancha series, the company … Continue reading Preview: Pancha – Less and Lesser by Maya Dance Theatre

Television Time: BBC Shows – October 2021

Airing this October on BBC Earth is Brian Cox’s Adventures in Space and Time, following the beloved physicist as he tackles some of the most challenging and intriguing questions facing science today – how far can we go and are we alone? – by using his best material from past programmes and the latest scientific research. For homeowners looking for fresh ideas to renovate their home, take inspiration from George … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows – October 2021