Tag: october

Arts, Chinese Theatre, Interview, Singapore, Theatre

Final Bow: An Interview with lead and gezaixi star Sun Tsui-Feng and director/playwright Huang Chih-Kai

In the shifting cultural landscape of 1960s and ’70s Taiwan, when the rise of cinema and television pulled audiences away from the theatre, many feared the extinction of Taiwanese Hokkien opera, better known as gezaixi. Once resplendent in grand indoor theatres, opera troupes were forced onto makeshift outdoor stages, clinging to survival even as their audiences dwindled. It was in this atmosphere of uncertainty that … Continue reading Final Bow: An Interview with lead and gezaixi star Sun Tsui-Feng and director/playwright Huang Chih-Kai

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Arts, Interview, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Pangdemonium’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and stars Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Zachary Pang

Broadway’s most celebrated new musical, Kimberly Akimbo, lands at Singapore’s Victoria Theatre this October to close Pangdemonium’s 2025 season. Winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, this new production by Pangdemonium is pulling out all the stops, providing a rare blend of humour, heartbreak, and humanity. At its heart is Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old girl with a rare ageing condition that makes her … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and stars Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Zachary Pang

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Art What!, photography, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: REDred 2025 Exhibition by Geoff Ang

At the intersection of light, discipline, and daring, Leica Camera presents REDred 2025, a new immersive exhibition by acclaimed photographer Geoff Ang. On display from 3 October to 12 November 2025, the Leica Store South Beach Quarter transforms into an interactive space where art becomes an experience. Anchoring the official launch of Ang’s new book, Inside the Mind of a Photographer, REDred 2025 redefines what … Continue reading Art What!: REDred 2025 Exhibition by Geoff Ang

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Visual Art

Bangkok Art Biennale 2026: Angels and Mara set to invigorate the Thai capital with soul-stirring art

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Next year, Bangkok will awaken once more as a living gallery, appropriate for a city where art glimmers through temple spires, flows along the river, and breathes in the rhythm of its streets. From 29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027, the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) returns for its fifth edition, inviting the world to witness how contemporary art can both illuminate … Continue reading Bangkok Art Biennale 2026: Angels and Mara set to invigorate the Thai capital with soul-stirring art

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Arts, Preview, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

An Interview with the writers of The Necessary Stage’s ‘SG Insecure’: An SG60 play examining Singapore’s past, present and future

This October, The Necessary Stage (TNS) premieres SG Insecure, promising a bold new work about nationhood, belonging, and the contradictions that come with being Singaporean at a pivotal juncture in our history. As Singapore marks 60 years of independence amidst an era of global uncertainty, most other companies and organisations would find it a time of celebration. Instead, SG Insecure chooses to interrogate the stories … Continue reading An Interview with the writers of The Necessary Stage’s ‘SG Insecure’: An SG60 play examining Singapore’s past, present and future

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Arts, Review, Theatre

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

Put on your detective hats while dabbling in codes and keys as Sight Lines brings back their hit theatrical escape game. Whether it’s a one-minute brain teaser or an elaborate escape room, there’s just something about solving puzzles and mysteries that scratches an itch we all have. And when you meld that with the engagement of live performance and theatre, then you’ve got yourself a … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Teater Ekamatra, Theatres

An Interview with Teater Ekamatra on ‘Yusof’, Singapore’s first president, and the man behind the name

During a 1961 National Day mass rally, a man by the name of Yusof Ishak stood before the nation and delivered a watershed speech that galvanised the nation towards unity and solidarity. It was a bold vision for a young country emerging from centuries of colonial rule and only beginning to imagine itself as independent, and four years on, that very gifted man would go … Continue reading An Interview with Teater Ekamatra on ‘Yusof’, Singapore’s first president, and the man behind the name

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Theatre

Sight Lines Entertainment’s The Dreamcatcher: An Interview with co-creator and writer/director Krish Natarajan

This October, Sight Lines Entertainment returns with the fourth edition of Crack the Case, the immersive theatrical escape game series that has captivated audiences since 2023. In its latest instalment, The Dreamcatcher, invites participants into the fractured subconscious of a brilliant scientist in a futuristic biotech city, where puzzles, performances, and choices intertwine to shape the story, with an experience that promises a thrilling blend … Continue reading Sight Lines Entertainment’s The Dreamcatcher: An Interview with co-creator and writer/director Krish Natarajan

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Art What!, Books, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair 2025

The Singapore Art Book Fair (SGABF) is returning for its 11th edition from 31 October to 2 November 2025, marking its most ambitious edition to date. For the first time, the fair will span two venues at Tanjong Pagar Distripark: the newly opened New Art Museum Singapore and Whitestone Gallery. Since its founding in 2013, SGABF has grown into one of Asia’s leading platforms for … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Art Book Fair 2025

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

Sight Lines Entertainment is proud to present The Dreamcatcher for the fourth edition of Crack the Case, a series of theatrical escape games that has been enthralling audiences with its intriguing storylines and engaging puzzles since 2023. This brand new immersive live mystery will take place from 3 to 25 October 2025 at Goodman Arts Centre, and is eligible for the SG Culture Pass. This … Continue reading Preview: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

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