Review: Makan Cosmopolitan by Ape Studio Limited

Capturing the soul of Singapore through its food and the people who love it. There is nothing more quintessentially Singaporean than the concept of food, and for a theatre show celebrating that culture and history, it seems to make complete sense to elevate it by incorporating food into the performance itself to make for a multi-sensory, immersive experience. Directed by Kaykay Nizam and written by … Continue reading Review: Makan Cosmopolitan by Ape Studio Limited

Preview: RawGround – Competition by RAW Moves

After a successful start to their season earlier this year, RAW Moves continues their 2018/2019 theme of Competition with the return of their annual creative platform showcase: RawGround. Unlike X&Y, however, RawGround takes on a very different methodology and aim in what it hopes to achieve. With the platform, RAW Moves offers its company dancers and interns a professional space and guidance in which to fully explore conceptual … Continue reading Preview: RawGround – Competition by RAW Moves

Preview: Keepers Playground of Infinite Happiness

This July, not only will Carolyn Kan of atelier Carrie K. be launching her newest jewelry collection; the founder of local creative collective Keepers will also be curating the second edition of Keepers Playground of Infinite Happiness at the National Design Centre! Held over ten days from 27th July to 5th August, Keepers Playground of Infinite Happiness is an exhibition that will showcase over 100 Singaporean and Singapore-based designers, craftsmen, artists, chefs, mixologists … Continue reading Preview: Keepers Playground of Infinite Happiness

On Tour: Tan Liting’s Pretty Butch Goes To Taiwan

Given the short run of most local plays, it’s always a joyous occasion to hear when a local play receives a second run, or a chance to be presented beyond Singapore. When we watched Singaporean playwright Tan Liting’s Pretty Butch at the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival back in 2017, we praised it as “a play that will strike a chord with almost anyone in the audience, … Continue reading On Tour: Tan Liting’s Pretty Butch Goes To Taiwan

Preview: Souvenir – A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins by Sing’theatre

Meryl Streep may have popularised the story in a 2016 film, but this year, watch the story of infamous tone deaf opera singer Florence Foster Jenkins come to life onstage with Sing’theatre’s production of Souvenir! In this hilarious and heartwarming tale, watch as Singapore’s Hossan Leong takes on the role of Cosme McMoon, Florence’s accompanist on piano who lovingly tells the tale of her rise to fame … Continue reading Preview: Souvenir – A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins by Sing’theatre

HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens To Return April 2019

After another exciting season in April earlier this year resulting in a last minute win for Fiji, HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens has been confirmed to return to Singapore for yet another season next April! The biggest celebration of rugby in Southeast Asia, 13th and 14th April 2019 will see the International competition return to the National Stadium for another series of heartstopping matches. The Singapore Sevens … Continue reading HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens To Return April 2019

Pesta Raya 2018: Tarakucha! by Sean Ghazi and Ida Mariana (Review)

The Esplanade’s annual Pesta Raya festivities are always a joy to attend and witness. With a whole host of well-curated activities celebrating Malay culture, this year’s festival even feels like a massive party, as fireworks went off nearby at the National Day preview, and a mini pasar malam was in full swing at the Esplanade itself. As part of Pesta Raya 2018, Malaysian singer Sean … Continue reading Pesta Raya 2018: Tarakucha! by Sean Ghazi and Ida Mariana (Review)

24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2018: Haw Par Villa by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab

Theatreworks Writers’ Lab is having an incredibly busy July, and has finally reached the highlight of the month with the annual 24-Hour Playwriting Competition. Now in its 21st year, the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition is best known for its unique format of site-specific playwriting, choosing unique locations each year to hold the competition at. Past competition venues have ranged from a farm last year, to Pulau … Continue reading 24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2018: Haw Par Villa by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab

MTV Spotlight at Hyperplay 2018 to Feature K-Pop Superstar CL and ASEAN Acts Slot Machine, Afgan and The Sam Willows

Hyperplay, ASEAN’s first integrated esports and music festival takes place this August. Besides the first ASEAN League of Legends competition seeing youths from all 10 countries compete at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, an entire lineup of electrifying music acts are set to light up the stage and add more hype to your play. The first wave of performers for the MTV Spotlight concerts have just been … Continue reading MTV Spotlight at Hyperplay 2018 to Feature K-Pop Superstar CL and ASEAN Acts Slot Machine, Afgan and The Sam Willows

Review: Happy Ever Laughter 2018 – The Battle by Dream Academy

A change in format and strong curation makes Dream Academy’s signature comedy show more laugh out loud than ever before. There’s nothing more exciting than a show with stakes, and with the fourth edition of Dream Academy’s Happy Ever Laughter, those stakes are raised as the signature comedy show pits 12 of Singapore’s best comedians against each other as they vie for the title of Singapore’s funniest. Taking on … Continue reading Review: Happy Ever Laughter 2018 – The Battle by Dream Academy