Review: Fantastic Mr Fox 《了不起的狐狸爸爸》by The Little Company

Quality Roald Dahl adaptation buoyed by strong performances and high production value. Put together a crew of winsome animal protagonists, a group of nefarious farmers and a classic tale of innocents against oppressors, and you’ve got a triumph of a show waiting for you already. But what The Little Company’s Fantastic Mr Fox does that takes it one step further is combine high production value and strong … Continue reading Review: Fantastic Mr Fox 《了不起的狐狸爸爸》by The Little Company

N.O.W. 2019: Stand-up – Fresh + Raw (Review)

A 10-lesson course by one of Asia’s top 10 female comedians pays off for these new comedy hopefuls. Is it possible to even teach an art form as intuitive as stand-up comedy? Sharul Channa certainly thinks so, as she presents the graduating cohort of her very first 10-lesson course for beginners in N.O.W.’s Stand-Up: Fresh + Raw. Transforming the space at 72-13 to a cosier, more … Continue reading N.O.W. 2019: Stand-up – Fresh + Raw (Review)

Preview: Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two concerts by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Conductor. Composer. Harpsichordist. Organist. The distinguished and much-admired Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two programmes curated from the golden age of classical music in Europe. In Inspired by Leipzig, come discover Bach, Schumann, Chopin and Mendelssohn are all linked to this great city of western classical music. As conductor, Suzuki is joined by Singapore-based Filipino pianist Albert Tiu in two works for piano and … Continue reading Preview: Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two concerts by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Warner Music and Singapore Symphony Orchestra Present “Truly, SSO”

Warner Music Singapore and the Singapore Symphony Orchestra have released Truly, SSO, a 14-track digital album that reimagines all-time National Day classics with a fresh, modern spin. The release also marks the first time that the two music giants are joining forces to celebrate Singapore’s birthday. Truly, SSO draws on Cultural Medallion winner Kelly Tang’s excellent arrangements and conductors Joshua Tan and Darrell Ang’s inspiring interpretations. … Continue reading Warner Music and Singapore Symphony Orchestra Present “Truly, SSO”

Preview: Silver Arts 2019 by National Arts Council

The annual Silver Arts festival is back for its eighth edition to celebrate seniors and creative ageing in the arts. This year, an exciting line-up of programmes captures personal stories of seniors through music and dance performances, exhibitions, films and workshops as they connect meaningfully with their peers and across generations. Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC), this year’s festival will take place island-wide from 5th to … Continue reading Preview: Silver Arts 2019 by National Arts Council

Museum Musings: If Walls Could Talk, FREE Admission and Other Activities at National Gallery Singapore This National Day

This National Day, it’s time to get artsy with the National Gallery Singapore! As a venue partner for the National Day Parade at the Padang this year, they’ll be offering FREE admission to all visitors across all their exhibitions for 14 days, between 22nd July and 12th August. Even if you missed out, from 13th to 31st August, guests can still enjoy 50% off admission … Continue reading Museum Musings: If Walls Could Talk, FREE Admission and Other Activities at National Gallery Singapore This National Day

Preview: The Substation’s A Public Square

From the haphazard spillover zone for exhibition openings and punk gigs, to the arrival of the First Botanic Garden @Armenian Street (thanks to the recent island-wide Bicentennial project), over its long history, Armenian Street’s identity has always been in a state of flux. Now, with a new park landlord, and renewed intentions of using the space, things are about to change once again for everyone on Armenian Street, … Continue reading Preview: The Substation’s A Public Square

N.O.W. 2019: Nimita’s Place – Staged Reading (Review)

The tragedy of Partition leaves a haunting impression in this page to stage adaptation. When Akshita Nanda debuted her first novel last year, little did we expect to see it receive a stage adaptation just a year later. Directed by Edith Podesta, the staged reading may not be a full production, but still manages to mostly capture the essence of the original novel, trimming out material … Continue reading N.O.W. 2019: Nimita’s Place – Staged Reading (Review)

This National Day, Grab Goes Digital with Local Traditions

This National Day, Grab is celebrating Singapore’s heritage and our roots through the app! Working together with homegrown merchants, they’ve devised a menu of local flavours all available at a special promotion when purchased via Grab. From now till 11th August, Mr Bean, LiHO, BreaTalk and Cathay Cineplexes will be launching new food items infused with local flavours. Mr Bean’sSingafour pancakes and eggwiches are back … Continue reading This National Day, Grab Goes Digital with Local Traditions

Mooncake Season 2019: Grand Shanghai

In celebration of the upcoming mid-autumn festival, Grand Shanghai has unveiled an exquisite assortment of limited-edition mooncakes ahead of its highly-anticipated reopening in September 2019. Now available for order, the award-winning restaurant will offer a selection of these decadent confections in six varieties with a mix of classic and new flavours, including a spin on the local favourite Shanghainese style, lava egg custard with salted … Continue reading Mooncake Season 2019: Grand Shanghai