Swedish Film Festival 2018: A Celebratory Retrospective Of Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman was perhaps one of the greatest filmmakers ever, and without a doubt, one of Sweden’s pride and joy, a master of depicting the difficulty of modern life in each and every one of his films. If he were alive today, he’d be celebrating his 100th birthday this year, and oh what a joyous, triumphant celebration it might have been. Partnering up with the Embassy … Continue reading Swedish Film Festival 2018: A Celebratory Retrospective Of Ingmar Bergman

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The Studios 2018: I Am Trying To Say Something True (Review)

‘My name is Risa, which means laughter.’ These are the words that start us off on an intense journey of self-reflection into the mind of 28 year old Risa (Ellison Tan) as she speaks to Dr Robert, her $280/hour psychiatrist about her life. Penned by rising star Michelle Tan, who was nominated for a Life! Theatre Award for Best Script in 2017, I Am Trying To … Continue reading The Studios 2018: I Am Trying To Say Something True (Review)

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Preview: The St Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s Swan Lake

We may already have had one fantastic run of Swan Lake this year, but fans of the show won’t need to wait too long before another one comes along, this time by Russia’s St Petersburg Ballet Theatre. Playing at the MES Theatre this May following sold out seasons in London and Paris, the St Petersburg Ballet Theatre is coming to Singapore for a strictly limited … Continue reading Preview: The St Petersburg Ballet Theatre’s Swan Lake

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Village People to Headline Singapore Rugby Sevens 2018

Think it’s fun to stay at the YMCA? No need for that this April, as the Village People themselves descend upon the National Stadium to headline the entertainment segment of the 2018 HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens! With the Sevens taking place over 28th – 29th April, Village People are set to dazzle the 55,000 strong crowd with their outrageous onstage costumes, infectious tunes and singalong … Continue reading Village People to Headline Singapore Rugby Sevens 2018

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Review: X & Y by RAW Moves

Ricky Sim and Matthew Goh tackle intergenerational conflict and tension in an original and surprisingly humorous performance. RAW Moves will never fail to surprise us with how much they’re constantly pushing the very definition of dance, and in their latest production, ascends to even greater heights. Spinning off of RAW Moves’ 2018 theme of Competition, the episodic X & Y sees 48-year old artistic director Ricky Sim … Continue reading Review: X & Y by RAW Moves

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Austrian Film To Open 28th European Union Film Festival This May

This May, mark your calendars for the return of Singapore’s longest running foreign film festival with the 28th edition of the annual European Union Film Festival! With all the screenings taking place at the iconic National Gallery for the second year in a row, visitors are set for a wild ride through all the beauty and culture the EU has to offer, with over 20 … Continue reading Austrian Film To Open 28th European Union Film Festival This May

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Review: The Secret presented by BASE Entertainment Asia and Perfect World Pictures

Sing it loud from the rooftops: reveal The Secret and let everyone know how fantastic it is. The biggest challenge jukebox musicals often face is finding the right songs in an artists’ repertoire to fit a decent storyline. If done wrong, the entire musical could come off as hackneyed and forced. But in the event it does succeed, then expect only roaring success, mining the … Continue reading Review: The Secret presented by BASE Entertainment Asia and Perfect World Pictures

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To A Good Home: Adoption Meets Fashion with Good Dog People’s ‘Good Dogs and People’ Showcase

Godfather of Fashion Daniel Boey will never fail to surprise us. At the recently concluded Pet Expo 2018, Boey, in collaboration with independent pet company Good Dog People, presented a special showcase featuring canine and human fashion designed by some of Singapore’s foremost fashion designers. At the event, Boey emphasised the aim of the showcase to encourage adoption over buying new dogs, with plenty of … Continue reading To A Good Home: Adoption Meets Fashion with Good Dog People’s ‘Good Dogs and People’ Showcase

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Review: Lanang by Hatch Theatrics

A woman’s will is put to the test when hit by the double whammy of divorce and death. Grief is one of the most common topics covered in theatre, making it an increasingly difficult subject to portray in a new light. But with Hatch Theatrics’ latest production and final show of their residency at the Malay Heritage Centre, it’s a topic that feels fresh with Lanang’s … Continue reading Review: Lanang by Hatch Theatrics

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Preview: Underclass by The Necessary Stage and Drama Box

After the runaway success of Manifesto in 2016 to a sold out run, The Necessary Stage and Drama Box return for a second collaboration this May! Following on from Manifesto, Underclass sees the two companies producing an all new multi-lingual work that takes a critical look at issues of social inequality and human dignity in Singapore. Written by Haresh Sharma and directed by Alvin Tan together with Kok Heng Leun, Underclass tells the story of … Continue reading Preview: Underclass by The Necessary Stage and Drama Box