George Town Festival Week Two: A Taiwanese Takeover (13th – 19th August)
GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Moving into the second week of the annual George Town Festival, this time we see the festival receiving a strong Taiwanese focus, as the programme moves […]
Preview: Michael Chiang’s Private Parts
Originally staged 26 years ago during the 1992 Singapore Arts Festival under directorship of Ong Keng Sen, Michael Chiang’s groundbreaking comedy about trans-people returns for its fourth professional staging this […]
Preview: Mahler 2 by Orchestra of the Music Makers
After a stunning midyear concert, the Orchestra of the Music Makers continues their 10th anniversary celebrations with the centre piece of the entire year – a performance of Gustav Mahler’s 2nd […]
Preview: The Great Food Festival 2018
Resorts World Sentosa and SAVOUR had a field day last year with the successful inaugural edition of The Great Food Festival (TGFF). This September, it’s back, bigger and better than ever […]
Preview: Archifest 2018 – Design For Life
Organised by the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), the 12th edition of Archifest returns this September. During the two week long festival, the city comes alive as they celebrate our urban environment, […]
Preview: Chang Sensory Trails 2018
The third edition of the annual gastronomic adventure Chang Sensory Trails returns this August. Organised by the titular Chang, Thailand’s leading beer brand, this year’s edition takes place over a […]
Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2018
The Singapore Night Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, but that doesn’t mean it’s letting off any steam at all as it steps boldly into its second decade. Returning this […]
Preview: Eros by Kevin Mandry
LONDON – Writer Kevin Mandry returns to the White Bear Theatre with a brand new play this August. Titled EROS, the play is set in the 1990s, at the dawn of the […]
Review: F. Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites by New Opera Singapore
Bringing the operatic drama of French nuns in a time of turmoil onstage. In the history of operas, Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites is perhaps one of the bloodiest ones yet, […]
Review: The Taste of Water by Bound Theatre
A promising youth theatre performance following Bound Theatre’s year long hiatus. Youth theatre occupies an interesting space in any theatre scene, dancing on the margins where they are neither considered […]
Review: RawGround – Competition by RAW Moves
Of all the dance companies in Singapore, RAW Moves perhaps gives its artists one of the most unique forms of incubation in the form of RawGround. Instead of presenting full […]
Preview: Joshua Bell and SCO – Butterfly Lovers
A classically trained violinist and a Chinese Orchestra may seem like an odd fit, but you’d be surprised at the sheer quality of the music they can produce together. This […]
Preview: Jazz It Up with Gershwin! by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of orchestral jazz at the Esplanade Concert Hall this August! Conducted by Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Litton, prepare to get your body jivin’ and […]
Preview: SSO National Day Concert – A Singaporean Showcase
This National Day holiday, come on down to the Esplanade Concert Hall to revel in the nation’s birthday in style with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s National Day Concert. Conducted by […]
Review: The Secret Garden Supper Club by ANDSOFORTH
In a change-up to their usual style and location, ANDSOFORTH offers a green fingered sit-down affair in their latest offering and collaboration. ANDSOFORTH is best known for organising immersive dinner […]
George Town Festival 2018: Opening Weekend Highlights and A Talk with Festival Director Joe Sidek
GEORGE TOWN, MALAYSIA – Over the last 8 years, the annual George Town Festival has grown from small town art showcase to a massive, internationally renowned gathering of global artists, […]
