Facebook Livestream: A Wedding, A Funeral & Lucky, the Fish (Rehearsed Reading) by Singapore Repertory Theatre

While some local theatre companies are busy streaming their archived performances, others are presenting live readings or performances, as the circuit breaker continues. For the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), the local theatre company continues to curate and create online content for audiences at home via their social media platforms. The newest of these initiatives is SRT’s Made in Singapore series, in which local writers and … Continue reading Facebook Livestream: A Wedding, A Funeral & Lucky, the Fish (Rehearsed Reading) by Singapore Repertory Theatre

#StayHomeWithAscott: Support An Underprivileged Child When You Stay Home and Cook

Even when we’re under a circuit breaker, there’s always time to think about charity, and those less fortunate than us. For The Ascott Limited (Ascott), they’ve dedicated themselves to helping underprivileged children through a social media campaign. Each time a user share photos or videos of themselves in their home kitchen on Instagram with the hashtag #StayHomeWithAscott, CapitaLand’s philanthropic arm CapitaLand Hope Foundation (CHF) will … Continue reading #StayHomeWithAscott: Support An Underprivileged Child When You Stay Home and Cook

The Arts House Introduces Home-Based Writing Workshops For Circuit Breaker

As the arts world shifts towards the digital during this time of social distancing, The Arts House looks to connect writers remotely but intimately through a series of writing workshops. Titled the Write From Home Workshops, the series commences on 9th May, and features local authors Desmond Kon Zhicheng-Mingdé, Gwee Li Sui, and Melissa De Silva each leading workshops exploring writing as a medium to grapple with the unusual, uncomfortable, and difficult experience of social isolation while creating a shared … Continue reading The Arts House Introduces Home-Based Writing Workshops For Circuit Breaker

National Arts Council Launches #SGCultureAnywhere, For Singaporeans To Engage With The Arts Everywhere

Even as we’re unable to leave the house for leisure, the National Arts Council (NAC) has launched the #SGCultureAnywhere on A-list.sg. #SGCultureAnywhereone positions itself as a one-stop integrated platform that profiles the best of Singapore’s digital arts and culture offerings including livestream performances and recordings, virtual tours of exhibitions, art workshops, and fun arts activities for families. With the digital platform, not only can Singaporeans … Continue reading National Arts Council Launches #SGCultureAnywhere, For Singaporeans To Engage With The Arts Everywhere

WILD@Home: W!ld Rice Continues To Engage Audiences During Circuit Breaker

Local theatre company W!ld Rice has announced the launch of WILD@Home, its new initiative to bring together audiences and artists in the wake of strict circuit-breaking measures introduced by the government to curb the transmission of COVID-19. One of WILD@HOME’s key initiatives would be their new online developmental programmes designed to nurture and support theatre practitioners who are seeking to hone their skills. These include four … Continue reading WILD@Home: W!ld Rice Continues To Engage Audiences During Circuit Breaker

★★★★☆ Book Review: This Side of Heaven by Cyril Wong

Form-defying new work encapsulating the fleeting nature of life and the mystery of the afterlife.  Over the course of art and literature, there’ve been countless interpretations of what the afterlife looks like, ranging from picture-perfect versions of heaven, to nightmare-inducing visions of hell. And while there still isn’t a definitive consensus on what it really is, it’s refreshing to know that new writing is still … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Book Review: This Side of Heaven by Cyril Wong

Open Call: Rumah X Cognatus present Monologues From My Bedroom

With entertainment venues closed and most people staying home these days in both Singapore and the UK, how does one stay sane and still expose yourself to the arts? For producers Rumah and Cognatus, they’re turning to the Internet. Enter Monologues From My Bedroom, an online theatre experience set to showcase a series of new monologues from all around the world. In line with each company’s … Continue reading Open Call: Rumah X Cognatus present Monologues From My Bedroom

European Union Film Festival in Singapore Postponed Till May 2021 Due to COVID-19 Situation

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the European Union in Singapore announces the postponement of the 30th edition of the European Union Film Festival (EUFF), to May 2021. The festival was scheduled to take place from 13th to 24th May 2020. The 30th edition of Festival will return in May 2021 at National Gallery Singapore, who has been the EUFF’s venue partner since 2017. … Continue reading European Union Film Festival in Singapore Postponed Till May 2021 Due to COVID-19 Situation

Pasar Glamour Art Aid: Janice Koh, Pam Oei and Petrina Kow Band Together To Help The Local Arts Scene

Since 2017, prominent members of the local arts scene Janice Koh, Pam Oei and Petrina Kow are known for their annual fundraiser Pasar Glamour, which sees the three ladies collecting pre-loved fashion and re-selling it in a glammed up bazaar. Previous editions have seen proceeds going to the Emma Yong Fund, as well as other charities such as Daughters of Tomorrow, Arc Children’s Centre, and W!ld Rice’s … Continue reading Pasar Glamour Art Aid: Janice Koh, Pam Oei and Petrina Kow Band Together To Help The Local Arts Scene

Music Is: Taking It Slow and Catching Up With Charlie Lim

The last time we spoke to Charlie Lim 2 years ago, he had just released his sophomore album CHECK-HOOK. Since then, not only has his career steadily continued to go on the rise, he’s even gotten married, released several remixes of the tracks on the album, and worked on several collaborations. The latest of these collaborations sees him working alongside local songbird Lingying, with their … Continue reading Music Is: Taking It Slow and Catching Up With Charlie Lim