Since we last spoke almost six months ago, local musician YAØ has been keeping busy. Not only has he collaborated with local singer Aisyah Aziz on a cover of ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’ from Grease, he’s also gone viral on TikTok with a ridiculously catchy lo-fi R&B cover of the Don Don Donki theme song, and even started pursuing his BA in music at LASALLE … Continue reading Music Is: Catching up with YAØ and his new single ‘WUW’
No fear Shakespeare on speed. As the most prolific writer in the English language, with stories that have lasted centuries and plays passed down for generations, it seems fair that most theatregoers should be expected to know of some of his writing. Truth be told however, while most of us can at least vaguely remember the plots of one or two assigned texts from our school … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Singapore Repertory Theatre
In commemoration of 50 years of preserving historic buildings, sites and structures in Singapore, a special exhibition titled PSM50: Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Singapore’s Preservation Journey (PSM50) opens from 13 November 2021 to 2 January 2022 at the National Museum of Singapore. Singapore’s preservation journey began in 1971 when the Preservation of Monuments Act came into force, which led to the formation of the … Continue reading Museum Musings: PSM50 – Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Singapore’s Preservation Journey (PSM50) at National Museum Singapore
Singapore’s favourite pre-loved fashion bazaar is back, as Pasar Glamour 2021 arrives this December. Founded by Singaporean actresses Pam Oei, Janice Koh and Petrina Kow, Pasar Glamour is a is a not-for-profit social enterprise run wholly by volunteers, and since 2017, has held jumble sales to sell pre-loved clothing at affordable prices and raise some funds for charity. This year, the team has decided to … Continue reading Pasar Glamour collaborates with pre-loved marketplace HuntStreet for its annual fundraiser
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about a peach? In the case of Wild Rice, they’re presenting you with a big, in fact, a Magnificent peach this holiday season that’s sure to chase the pandemic blues away, with their brand new year-end pantomime Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach. Adapted from the Japanese folk tale of Momotaro, the musical theatre … Continue reading Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach: An Interview with Director and Playwright Dwayne Lau
In the early days of our independence, before becoming renowned for being the no-nonsense, pristine city we are today, Singapore’s nightlife was once the jewel of the East, attracting tourists from far and wide to the fabulous Bugis Street. Featuring female impersonators, transvestites and drag queens before they were even known by that title, Bugis Street thronged with gawkers and fascinated audiences as the queens … Continue reading Iconic drag cabaret show Boom Boom Room to stage live variety show at Marina Bay Sands
Socially distanced human relationships. New boundaries of home and discovery of the self. What can we learn about the nature of trust, sincerity, and freedom? Bringing together young movers from diverse abilities and backgrounds, In/Out provides a creative and experimental outlet for A Little RAW (ALR) Company where youths develop and pursue their personal reflections with each other’s assistance. Join RAW Moves and A Little … Continue reading Preview: RAW Moves presents In/Out by A Little RAW Company
Breaking away from the chain of destiny. Even in the modern age, where our eyes are fixated on the latest technological developments and always looking ahead, there are some traditions and beliefs that we just can’t leave behind in the past. For the highly religious nations in Southeast Asia, the Buddhist concepts of karma and reincarnation still remain at the back of its citizens’ minds, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Karmalink dir. Jake Wachtel
Taking on the theme of ‘Guilty Pleasures’ this year, the 2021 Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) was set to tackle everything we love but are too embarrassed to share with the greater public, nursing our secret joys and finding the celebratory in the supposedly shameful. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the festival continued its hybrid format previously established in 2020, with the majority of its programmes … Continue reading Less guilt, more joy at Singapore Writers Festival 2021
Having recently released the acoustic R&B tune, ‘Pause + Reset’, Filipina-born and Singapore-based singer-songwriter, Marian Carmel has announced the release of her debut concept album, ‘to you, to me’. Released through Singapore-based independent music label, Where Are the Fruits, the album will be made available on all major digital streaming platforms on 29 October 2021, Friday. Known for her ethereal vocals which breathe life into the melancholic … Continue reading Music Is: Marian Carmel releases album ‘to you, to me’
