Television Time: An Interview with Adventurer Ryan Pyle, Host of BBC’s Extreme Treks

When we meet television show producer and presenter Ryan Pyle, he’s dressed smartly, in a long-sleeve shirt, clean shoes and a light, comfortable looking blazer. It’s hard to imagine that this is the same man who has led quite the life, having ridden across China on a motorbike, trekked across extreme deserts and climbed some of the world’s tallest mountains over the last nine years. … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Adventurer Ryan Pyle, Host of BBC’s Extreme Treks

Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》“Teochew Opera Classics Excerpts” by Nam Hwa Opera

Nam Hwa Opera’s quarterly FREE outreach series Nam Hwa Blazes is back this September for a very special edition. Playing at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre on Friday, 27th September 2019, the upcoming edition of Nam Hwa Blazes will be presented by veteran Teochew opera actors, who will perform 3 opera performances surrounding the bitterness, hardships and happiness in love. In Reunion at the tower《楼台会》, legendary lovers Liang Shanbo and Zhu … Continue reading Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》“Teochew Opera Classics Excerpts” by Nam Hwa Opera

Preview: Being, and Organs by Paul Gong (Taiwan), presented by RAW Moves

With emerging technologies, a bio-printed heart is now close to reality. With these artificial organs gaining increasingly similar structure and compatibility, a new relationship is generated between humans and their bodies. With Being, and Organs, conceptualiser Paul Gong and Movement mentor Ricky Sim, Artistic Director of RAW Moves unite to examine the topic of trans-humanism, bodily integrity and the social-ethical implications of artificial organs. Staying … Continue reading Preview: Being, and Organs by Paul Gong (Taiwan), presented by RAW Moves

Dance Dance Dance: Elevate the Streets 2019 (Preview)

A brand new dance jam aiming to spread awareness of hip-hop and its positive impact on society arrives this September. Titled Elevate the Streets, the one day only event will take place at Golden Mile Tower Carpark Space, and dance showcases to spread the power of dance, after months of work. Since March 2019, the team of seasoned youth breakdancers formed close partnerships with registered Social Service Organizations … Continue reading Dance Dance Dance: Elevate the Streets 2019 (Preview)

F1 Grand Prix 2019: International Designers Frieda Brides and Local Brand Mr. G to Showcase Collections at Amber Lounge Singapore

With the Amber Lounge’s returns to Singapore this September, so will its annual Fashion Show, this time seeing international models and motorsport drivers showcase this season’s collection of VIP couturier by Frieda Brides and Mr. G. Taking on the theme of ‘Ice White’, Frieda Brides represents an array of exciting, bridal designers from different corners of the world, who will unite at Amber Fashion to curate a collection … Continue reading F1 Grand Prix 2019: International Designers Frieda Brides and Local Brand Mr. G to Showcase Collections at Amber Lounge Singapore

SRT’s Caught: An Interview with Director Ed Sylvanus Iskandar

There’s something undeniably joyous about the way Ed Sylvanus Iskandar carries himself. Perhaps it’s a pre-requisite for an immersive theatre director to be have a little spring in their step, a little hope in their heart and almost always excited each night with the unpredictability of what one will experience at a show, where every performance will undoubtedly be different. “I like comparing the theatre … Continue reading SRT’s Caught: An Interview with Director Ed Sylvanus Iskandar

Preview: Shakespeare’s Globe 2019 – Pericles, The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night, presented by ABA Productions

This September, Shakespeare’s Globe returns to Singapore to present three of the Bard’s works, each dealing with the timely themes of refuge and displacement. Using the same company to perform multiple roles across all three plays, watch as Pericles, The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night comes to life onstage, each one a timeless tale of those who have crossed seas, lost their families, and are finding out what … Continue reading Preview: Shakespeare’s Globe 2019 – Pericles, The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night, presented by ABA Productions

Preview: A Month of Melodies by The Arts House

This September, The Arts House is set to present a series of musical performances representing a range of geographies and cultures. From unveiling Singapore’s landscape via Chinese poetry and music to the Straits of Melaka and Armenian chamber music, get ready for music that will introduce audiences to the rich, sonic textures of the region. Shiyun: Island Interludes In conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival, Shiyun: … Continue reading Preview: A Month of Melodies by The Arts House

Review: a line could be crossed and you would cease to be by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Gorgeous, intimate play examining climate change. In the Intercultural Theatre Institute’s (ITI) new production, the latest batch of graduating students tackle the ever-looming issue of climate change with Australian playwright Andrew Sutherland’s a line could be crossed and you would slowly cease to be. Directed by Koh Wan Ching (known for arresting, colourful visuals), the oblique, wandering text is given gorgeous form as the play … Continue reading Review: a line could be crossed and you would cease to be by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Exhibition Extravaganza: I am, but also at UltraSuperNew Gallery

This September, discover the ideas of labels and segregation as UltraSuperNew Gallery presents a group show by Anna Chan, Dipali Gupta, Fazleen Karlan and Maisarah Kamal. To make sense of the world, we label and are labelled. To connect with others and form bonds, we live within the labels that are given to us, be it by ourselves or by others. A cycle forms where … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: I am, but also at UltraSuperNew Gallery