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Arts, Books, By The Book, Interview, Kids, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Book Review: The Marvellous Sugee Cake by Quek Hong Shin

Lush, colourful illustrations introduces younger readers to the iconic sugee cake and Eurasian culture.  If there’s one quintessentially Eurasian cuisine we will always say yes to, it’s sugee cake. Unique in its use of semolina and rich almond taste, a sugee cake is the perfect dessert to enjoy at the end of a meal, or as a snack for afternoon tea, sure to lift your … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: The Marvellous Sugee Cake by Quek Hong Shin

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Arts, Books, By The Book, literature, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Book Review: A Good True Thai by Sunisa Manning

Poignant debut delves into the Thai university protests of the 70s through the lens of tragedy and revolt.  The title of Thai author Sunisa Manning’s debut novel begs the question: what exactly makes someone a ‘good true Thai’? Similar to the most compelling political dissidents around the world, one might perhaps think of it as being critical, yet always done with the country’s best interests … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: A Good True Thai by Sunisa Manning

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Opera, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Idomeneo Refracted by The Opera People

The last time we watched The Opera People was in March, prior to the COVID-19 lockdown. But not even a pandemic can stop the arts, as they’re back, this time with the first ever film opera made in Singapore and the Singapore premiere of Mozart’s Idomeneo. In the film, watch as the spirits of five characters gather in an empty theatre, drawn to a ghost light. In … Continue reading Preview: Idomeneo Refracted by The Opera People

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: German Film Festival 2020 (Preview)

The German Film Festival (GFF) is back this October, with a diverse range of German films tackling contemporary issues, each with their own gripping narratives and strong characters, who seek their places in an ever changing and complex world. Presented by the Goethe-Institut Singapore alongside The Projector and the Projector Plus, a total of eight films will be presented both live and online, ranging from … Continue reading Film Fanatic: German Film Festival 2020 (Preview)

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Preview, Singapore

AWARE announces five-day AWAREFest in November to celebrate 35th birthday

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of its founding in 1985, leading women’s rights and gender equality advocacy group AWARE is set to hold the five-day inaugural AWAREFest this November, featuring online panels, workshops and interactive/ programmes centred on the fight for gender equality in Singapore, coming in the wake of the government’s plan for a wide-ranging national review of gender equality. “AWAREFest is an occasion … Continue reading AWARE announces five-day AWAREFest in November to celebrate 35th birthday

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Arts, Film, Preview, Singapore

★★★☆☆ Film Review: Repossession dir. Goh Ming Siu and Scott C. Hillyard

It’s easy to summon your inner demons when your life is going to pieces. As many ghost stories as you’ve heard in your life, nothing supernatural ever quite comes as close to the existential terror of being retrenched in image-conscious Singapore. Coming on the heels of an all-time unemployment high thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic then, Goh Ming Siu and Scott C. Hillyard’s upcoming screening of … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Film Review: Repossession dir. Goh Ming Siu and Scott C. Hillyard

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Singapore

Esplanade – Theatres On The Bay turns 18 this October

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore’s national performing arts centre, turns 18 on 12th Oct 2020. Since its opening in 2002, the centre has presented more than 49,000 performances and activities, drawing an audience of 32 million patrons and 112 million visitors. Following the pilot trial performances with live audiences which took place at several arts venues in Singapore including Esplanade in September, the … Continue reading Esplanade – Theatres On The Bay turns 18 this October

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Arts, Dance with Me, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Preview, Singapore

Dance With Me: da:ns Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (Preview)

Even with a pandemic that’s affected rehearsals, performances and international guests, as one of their major festivals each year, the Esplanade would be remiss not to put on a version of their annual da:ns Festival this October, as it once again brings a spectrum of dance forms and world-renowned performers to the stage – digitally. The Intervention of Loneliness (Lockdown Edition) In rethinking and reorganising … Continue reading Dance With Me: da:ns Festival 2020 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (Preview)

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Around The World In 80 Days – A Book Analysis Workshop by ANDSOFORTH

ANDSOFORTH, Asia’s largest immersive theatre company may have had their wings temporarily clipped by the COVID-19 pandemic, with their latest show Around The World In 80 Days postponed from its original planned date earlier this year, but not all is lost. Still maintaining most of their original set and ideas, they’ve reimagined and repurposed it as an all-new Book Analysis Workshop from October to December! But … Continue reading Preview: Around The World In 80 Days – A Book Analysis Workshop by ANDSOFORTH

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Arts, Interview, Music, Singapore

Music Is: Second edition of *SCAPE’s Music Day Out back this October

*SCAPE Music Day Out (MDO) – the annual event organised by *SCAPE – is not to be missed by youths and the local indie music community. Hence, despite the pandemic, the event will return for its second year running from 16th to 18th October, but virtually. Despite the change in format, the event returns bigger and better, encompassing a stellar line-up of young music talents … Continue reading Music Is: Second edition of *SCAPE’s Music Day Out back this October

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