SRT’s The Almighty Sometimes: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins and rising star Arielle Jasmine

Mental health issues have been a concern since time immemorial, but it is only in more contemporary times that they have finally been taken seriously, with proper psychiatric treatment and medication used to curb the symptoms and cure patients. But with the rise of treatment comes the controversy of side effects and criticism from older generations – is there such a thing as a ‘medication … Continue reading SRT’s The Almighty Sometimes: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins and rising star Arielle Jasmine

Preview: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2023

It feels like just yesterday that we were still in January 2022, but with 2 months left before the new year, it’s about time to preview 2023’s arts season as we always do with the first major performing arts festival of the year – the annual M1 Singapore Fringe Festival (M1SFF). Organised by The Necessary Stage, 2023’s edition of M1SFF marks the first time in … Continue reading Preview: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2023

Museum Musings: An Interview with Chung May Khuen, Director of National Museum of Singapore, on The Doraemon Exhibition and the future of curation

Picture the National Museum of Singapore, and the first image that comes to mind is likely to be hallowed hallways of history, charting our country’s struggle with the Japanese Occupation and the road to independence. But under Director Chung May Khuen’s charge, that seems about to change, as she introduces a new curatorial direction that emphasises the visitor experience. “I imagine the future of the … Continue reading Museum Musings: An Interview with Chung May Khuen, Director of National Museum of Singapore, on The Doraemon Exhibition and the future of curation

Preview: The Almighty Sometimes by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Following the blockbuster restaging of The LKY Musical (in association with Aiwei), Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) wraps up the year with an intimate and exceptionally beautiful play about love, life and letting go, no matter what the consequences are, with Kendall Feaver’s multi-award-winning play The Almighty Sometimes. The Almighty Sometimes is a profound and compelling study of a young woman trying to discover where her … Continue reading Preview: The Almighty Sometimes by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Preview: Chestnuts – Sibeh Strange in the Multiverse

In the West, Christmas is all about chestnuts roasting on an open fire. But here in Singapore, we’ve been missing those chestnuts for a long time now. No, not gao lak, but beloved parody sketch show Chestnuts, who last put up a show a whole seven years ago. This November, the team are back with a whole new production, with Chestnuts – Sibeh Strange in … Continue reading Preview: Chestnuts – Sibeh Strange in the Multiverse

T:>Works launches T:>NFT with the first collection of 30 unique #Metazomia NFTs

T:>Works has launched T:>NFT, a dedicated digital platform for non-fungible tokens (NFT) created by artists commissioned and presented by T:>Works. The first NFT collection to be minted is #Metazomia NFTs, generated by award-winning artist Brian Gothong Tan as the second commission of his T:>Works Artistic Atelier season. With the release of these 30 unique 1/1 #Metazomia NFTs, T:>Works becomes the first performing arts company in … Continue reading T:>Works launches T:>NFT with the first collection of 30 unique #Metazomia NFTs

Film Fanatic: 33rd Singapore International Film Festival

After two pandemic-affected editions of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), the country’s longest-running film festival is back with a stunning list of 101 independent films from 55 countries. As the world continues adapting to a truly new normal, the 33rd edition of SGIFF focuses on discovering fresh and inclusive perspectives in a bid to demonstrate human connectedness and function as a vehicle of progress. … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 33rd Singapore International Film Festival

Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Indian culture spans myriad art forms and genres, and once again, the Esplanade is back to celebrate that with the annual Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts. Taking place from 18th to 27th November 2022, the festival builds on the relationships developed over the years with artists and arts groups, while also introducing new and exciting artists and art forms that audiences can look … Continue reading Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2022 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Television Time: What’s On BBC (November 2022)

November sees BBC Earth bring back Dynasties II for more twists and turns in our animal character’s life, yet again showing that truth is stranger and more dramatic than any work of fiction. Following the lives of iconic favourites for as much as two years, this series features surprising, dramatic, and heart-warming stories with iconic favourites, elephant and cheetah, as well as unearthing the stories of some … Continue reading Television Time: What’s On BBC (November 2022)

Music Is: Singapore Symphony Group Names Kenneth Kwok as CEO

The Singapore Symphony Group (SSG)has announced Mr Kenneth Kwok as its incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He is currently Senior Director, Service Quality and Community Engagement of the Municipal Services Office at the Ministry of National Development (MND). Mr Kwok will be appointed CEO-designate from 1 December 2022, and subsequently as CEO with effect from 1 January 2023.  The leadership change will close off Mr Chng … Continue reading Music Is: Singapore Symphony Group Names Kenneth Kwok as CEO