In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Pleasance Islington announce 2020 opening season

LONDON – After a spectacular 2019, it’s time to look ahead to 2020, where the Pleasance has prepared have a fantastic theatre season  presenting a snapshot of the social and cultural world of the moment. This dynamic season presents ten important shows across two of Pleasance’s Islington spaces. With world premieres from debut female writers including Julie Tsang, Polly Creed and Vicky Moran, the season also … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Pleasance Islington announce 2020 opening season

Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera announces new Managing Director

LEICESTERSHIRE – Nevill Holt Opera has announced that Annie Lydford is to take up the post of Managing Director of NHO in January, succeeding Rosenna East. Artistic Director Nicholas Chalmers comments: “We are delighted to welcome Annie Lydford as our new Managing Director. Her energy and enthusiasm for our work is infectious and I know that she will help our mission to present the highest quality … Continue reading Arts in the UK: Nevill Holt Opera announces new Managing Director

God, That’s Good!: An Interview with Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, Stars of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, it’s a wonder that the Stephen Sondheim musical thriller has never before been brought to Singapore. Thankfully, Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group and the Singapore Repertory Theatre are here to resolve that, as Sweeney Todd hits the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands for a two week run, fresh from a critically-acclaimed run in Manila. Beyond the fact that it’ll be making … Continue reading God, That’s Good!: An Interview with Lea Salonga and Jett Pangan, Stars of Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Review: Beach Burden Bliss – A Double Bill @ Punggol Beach by Desert Wine Productions

★☆☆☆☆ (Performance attended 16/11/19, 6pm) An interesting site-specific concept gone awry with flat script, unintentional camp, and its inability to fully incorporate the site organically into the production. When one thinks of a theatre, Punggol Beach isn’t exactly the first venue that comes to mind. With unstable, sandy ground, the sound of waves crashing over nearby rocks and limited lighting when night falls, the prospect … Continue reading Review: Beach Burden Bliss – A Double Bill @ Punggol Beach by Desert Wine Productions

Uncle Ringo Brings The Great Circus of Europe To Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2020

Rounding off the end of the decade with a blast, local carnival veterans Uncle Ringo are bringing in The Great Circus of Europe, here in Singapore for the first time ever! Playing from 20th December 2019 to 1st January 2020 when they set up their Big Top at the Bayfront Event Space, The Great Circus of Europe will showcase a range of international circus acts, from dancers … Continue reading Uncle Ringo Brings The Great Circus of Europe To Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2020

Preview: SSO Gala – Kavakos Plays Korngold

The Greek virtuoso violinist Leonidas Kavakos joins the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor-designate, Hans Graf, on 17th January for an SSO Gala featuring Korngold’s Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony. The concert marks the first time Hans Graf will conduct the orchestra since being named the SSO’s Chief Conductor, a role he takes up at the beginning of the 20/21 season. Korngold wrote his … Continue reading Preview: SSO Gala – Kavakos Plays Korngold

Laughter Is: Kenny Sebastian’s The Most Interesting Person In The Room (Review)

With nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube, an Amazon Video series, a Netflix special and still more, at just age 28, comedian Kenny Sebastian is nothing short of a success story, further evidenced by the almost full crowd at the Shine Auditorium last Friday. Cheering his name even before he came onstage, the crowd of fans were evidently incredibly enthusiastic at the chance to catch the … Continue reading Laughter Is: Kenny Sebastian’s The Most Interesting Person In The Room (Review)

Television Time: BBC Shows December 2019

This December on the BBC, take a peek into the lives of adorable new-born baby hedgehogs, chicks, seals and more in The Wonderful World of Baby Animals, have your taste buds tantalised in The Great British Bake Off Series 10, and catch Martin Freeman as he plays Detective Steve Fulcher in the thrilling series A Confession. BBC EARTH The Wonderful World of Baby Animals Cute … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows December 2019

Getting Technical: SITEX 2019 – Exhibition-Only Special and Super Deals Onsite

SITEX 2019, Singapore’s only consumer lifestyle IT exhibition, returns from 28th November to 1st December at the Singapore Expo  Halls 5 and 6. With the festive season fast approaching, SITEX 2019 makes for the perfect time to shop till you drop for all the gifts, whether for yourself or others, in the specially curated, tech-inspired Digital Playground. Huawei is set to launch the HUAWEI FreeBuds … Continue reading Getting Technical: SITEX 2019 – Exhibition-Only Special and Super Deals Onsite

Preview: Legacy Music Festival 2019

The Legacy Festival is back this December for one weekend at Siloso Beach, Sentosa, set to deliver a world-class experience of dance music with the world’s greatest electronic music DJs and a first-of-its-kind stage structure, complete with includes lights and videos that sync with the live music. Structures of 50m by 50m X-trusses will be set up in the area in front of the main stage … Continue reading Preview: Legacy Music Festival 2019