The last time we watched a BODY X production was back in 2016, where we praised the immersive theatre production for its intrigue and compelling mystery set in The Arts House. This year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re back with a brand new production, as BODY X: The Culprit hits computer screens this September. In the same vein as their previous productions, BODY X: The Culprit takes the … Continue reading Preview: BODY X – The Culprit
For longtime supporters and lovers of local indie music, the name Straits Records is likely to ring a bell. A distributor of local and regional music since 1995, it was perhaps at its peak while it was operating as a brick-and-mortar store along Bali Lane. But since then, with rising rent, it’s lost its shop front, with owner/founder Ridhwan Ghany aka ‘Wan Vegan’ operating it out … Continue reading we are not going back, we are coming around: Straits Records sets up pop-up store at The Substation
Short but entertaining performance for kids from Republic Polytechnic. With the ever-present restrictions on social gatherings and dissuasion from staying out, it can be hard to stay engaged and stimulated during the COVID-19 period. And especially for kids, this can be especially daunting, and would probably get increasingly restless at home. So it’s always welcome when a new theatre production comes online, ready to keep … Continue reading M1 Peer Pleasure Festival 2020: Riley’s Rain (Review)
Looking for something new to do while at home during the pandemic? This August, let Discover by Circles.Life tickle your funny bone as they bring you your favourite local stand-up comedians, all from the comfort of your home! Following on from a July of music, Discover Originals now presents a one-night only comedy show featuring local stand-ups Jinx Yeo, Sam See, Jacky Ng, and Rishi … Continue reading Humour Me: Laugh with Discover by Circles.Life, with an online comedy lineup this August
Discover by Circles.Life, Circles.Life’s go-to app offering a personalised event browsing and booking experience, has announced the official launch of Discover Fun, a new category on the Discover platform that focuses on aggregating and showcasing the most interesting workshops and classes to support local workshop businesses. The main aim of Discover Fun is to provide Singaporeans with interesting options for learning a new skill and still … Continue reading Learn with Discover by Circles.Life with workshops and classes on Discover Fun
The difficulties of conversation about race are blown wide open in this exemplary digital theatre performance. 2020 has been one heck of a year so far. Not only have we faced (and continue to face) a global pandemic that has disrupted everything we know, but also experienced the power of social media movements, as we watched #BLM explode around the world, forcing us all to … Continue reading Review: Who’s There? by The Transit Ensemble
What do we remember? How do we capture our memories? Budding writers and those seeking to get in touch with your memories, come free your imagination in Remember When: From Memories to Monologues #6, a digital series of workshops which will guide you to remember, reflect and map your memories. Conceptualised and facilitated by The Arts House and theatre director Jeffrey Tan, seniors are invited … Continue reading Preview: Remember When – From Memories to Monologues #6 by The Arts House
Relaxing, empowering afternoon spent draping fabric with fashion designer Max Tan. Never referred to as the person but by his studio, fashion and costume designer Max Tan (of MAX.TAN) is perhaps one of theatre’s more reclusive figures. But with The Theatre Practice’s (TTP) Play With…Skins workshop, the designer sheds some light on his personal life and work process to promote the art of play. Playing as part … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2020: Play with…Skins (Review)
It’s been a feverish few weeks, with the General Elections having just ended, and plenty of adjustments to Phase 2 of the circuit breaker. National Day is around the corner, and with the public holiday coming up, Epigram is releasing two brand new books perfect for adding to your collection and reading in one go. Check them out below: The Java Enigma by Erni Salleh … Continue reading By The Book: New Epigram Releases – August 2020
Following his contribution in updating 2018’s National Day theme ‘We Are Singapore’, singer-songwriter Charlie Lim has extended his own prelude into a full song, titled ‘Room at the Table’. The single is now out on all digital streaming platforms. An accompanying lyric video will be out in the coming weeks. ‘Room at the Table’ takes on a more vulnerable and intimate tone, and expands upon … Continue reading Music Is: Charlie Lim Releases ‘Room at the Table’ Taken from 2018’s ‘We Are Singapore’ Prelude
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