M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2024 explores pressing social issues and the ways we relate and connect to each other

Over the years, the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival (M1SFF), organised by The Necessary Stage (TNS), has undergone a variety of changes to the way it’s been run, from taking on specific themes and topics, to responding to art work. But at its heart, M1SFF has always been about one key goal – to present small scale local and international work that address key social issues, … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2024 explores pressing social issues and the ways we relate and connect to each other

Preview: Crack the Case – Mind Hunter by Sight Lines Entertainment

Sight Lines Entertainment presents an immersive live mystery theatre experience, “Crack the Case: Mind Hunter”. Designed for a wide range of players, Crack the Case: Mind Hunter invites those who are seeking an adrenaline rush, hardcore mystery enthusiasts craving a fresh challenge, and friends and families ready to test their wits together to experience a groundbreaking blend of reality and fiction where the boundaries between … Continue reading Preview: Crack the Case – Mind Hunter by Sight Lines Entertainment

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’

Preview: Fall & The Music Lovers — A Double Bill by Intercultural Theatre Institute

This November, Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) presents Fall & The Music Lovers — A Double Bill, in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, directed by award-winning Australian director, Aarne Neeme, and performed by the ITI graduating Class of 2023, comprising Abinaya Jothi, Cheng Kam Yiu (Yolanda), Choy Chee Yew, Mika Oskarson Kindstrand, and Swathilakshmi Perumal. The ITI Professional Diploma in Intercultural Theatre (Acting) … Continue reading Preview: Fall & The Music Lovers — A Double Bill by Intercultural Theatre Institute

OH! Open House’s New World’s End opens glamorous ’60s bar Exit Stage Left

Step into a captivating world where romance, history, and local spirits take centre stage. Exit Stage Left is a new immersive bar concept by OH! Stories, an experiential arts group that tells alternative stories of Singapore. Designed as the final stop in its audio-based performance tour, New World’s End, the bar will serve hyper-local tipples inspired by the grit and glamour of the 1960s. Exit … Continue reading OH! Open House’s New World’s End opens glamorous ’60s bar Exit Stage Left

Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts is back this November to showcase and explore Indian and Singapore-Indian identity and culture through the performing arts. This year, the festival features some of India and Singapore’s best-known names in theatre, dance and music, who celebrate the power of stories and folklore, through both traditional and contemporary mediums. Leading Singapore comedian … Continue reading Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

★★★★☆ Review: One Table Two Chairs by Zuni Icosahedron and NAFA

Experimental adventures in the future and philosophy of artmaking. Legendary experimental theatre company Zuni Icosahedron have essentially become an institution in Hong Kong and internationally-renowned, always daring to push at the boundaries of what constitutes theatre and asking difficult questions about art and artmaking. It is significant then, that the company has agreed to a three-year strategic collaboration with Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts’ (NAFA) … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: One Table Two Chairs by Zuni Icosahedron and NAFA

Art What!: Singapore Art Week 2024 puts local art centrestage

Singapore Art Week (SAW) returns from 19 to 28 January 2024. Art Takes Over Singapore with over 130 visual arts experiences across the island, from the heartlands to the urban core. Now in its 12th edition, SAW is the longest running art week in the region. Art enthusiasts and collectors from around the world are invited to learn about Singapore’s diverse arts scene while discovering … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Art Week 2024 puts local art centrestage

Across The Causeway: Liver & Lung present digital screening of ‘Melur The Musical’ for Halloween

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Liver & Lung, the celebrated production company behind the award-winning Sepet The Musical, announces a thrilling digital release of their latest production, Melur The Musical. For Halloween, they are streaming a recorded performance of the first act of the show and are launching its soundtrack on Spotify. Audiences can stream the production now at cloudjoi.com for a fee of RM65 only. They can also visit the … Continue reading Across The Causeway: Liver & Lung present digital screening of ‘Melur The Musical’ for Halloween

Preview: 34th Edition of Singapore International Film Festival brings 20 world premieres, and Fan Bingbing to grace opening night

The 34th edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) today announced the return of two of its awards, the Cinema Icon Award and the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) Award, which were last part of the Silver Screen Awards in 2019 and 2006 respectively. This year, the festival is celebrating the largest number of awards in over a decade. The reintroduction of two … Continue reading Preview: 34th Edition of Singapore International Film Festival brings 20 world premieres, and Fan Bingbing to grace opening night