Review: The Good Farmer by Theatreworks

Theatreworks’ twentieth edition of the annual 24-Hour Playwriting Competiton was held at a farm commune out in Lorong Chencharu. So it makes complete sense that one of its winners, first time competition participant Christopher Chee, would make full use of the setting for inspiration for his play The Good Farmer.  The Good Farmer’s entire plot revolves around the competition’s first prompt, where participants were tasked to open … Continue reading Review: The Good Farmer by Theatreworks

Preview: The Page on Stage – A Performance of Words from the stories of Baratham, Cheong, Jeyaretnam and Tay

Tan Kheng Hua is a busy woman – she’s performing in Pangdemonium’s The Father , while still hard at work on producing a new show at The Arts House’s inaugural Textures literary festival. Directed by Brendon Fernandez, The Page On Stage features actors Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai and Jun Vinh Teoh performing stories from some of Singapore’s best known writers from the 90s. Watch the words of Gopal Baratham, Colin Cheong, Philip Jeyaretnam … Continue reading Preview: The Page on Stage – A Performance of Words from the stories of Baratham, Cheong, Jeyaretnam and Tay

Revisiting Colonialism Through Art: OH! Emerald Hill

If you’ve ever taken a walk behind the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road, just a little beyond the refurbished bars, you’ll find a wonderland of colonial houses arranged across Emerald Hill. Take a moment and imagine how years ago, this place used to be a nutmeg plantation, encompassing the dreams and lives of colonials and the colonised as the boom thrived and died. With OH! … Continue reading Revisiting Colonialism Through Art: OH! Emerald Hill

Feel Free With Bundies: Asia’s First and Most Comfortable Subscription-Based Underwear For Men

Ever had difficulty picking out the perfect underwear? Worry no more with the launch of Bundies, Asia’s very first subscription based men’s underwear brand. At the launch party, we got a chance to get a look at these pants up close and personal, laid on on a table and of course, modelled by some comfortable looking hunks walking about. And by god, these are comfy. … Continue reading Feel Free With Bundies: Asia’s First and Most Comfortable Subscription-Based Underwear For Men

Preview: Potong by Teater Ekamatra

As they celebrate their 30th Anniversary this year, Teater Ekamatra bursts into 2018 with a brand new show this March. Written by Jonny Jon Jon and directed by Irfan Kasban, Teater Ekamatra presents Potong.  Potong follows the familiar coming of age story as a a boy goes on a rite of passage every Singaporean son does – National Service. But for the Australian born Adam, Singapore is a … Continue reading Preview: Potong by Teater Ekamatra

Preview: Arts House Launches Inaugural Literary Festival – Textures

The Arts House is staying true to its name more than ever, and diving deep into the world of the literary arts with the inaugural edition of Textures, an all new literary festival celebrating the power and beauty of words this weekend! With over 30 different programmes, Textures explores and champions local writing in all its forms, cultures and languages. Programmes ranges from performances to book sales to … Continue reading Preview: Arts House Launches Inaugural Literary Festival – Textures

Singapore Design Week 2018: The City Ramble Design Trails by Shophouse & Co

This weekend, Singapore Design Week returns to our sunny island, and with it comes Shophouse & Co’s Design Trails for the fifth year in a row! Renamed The City Ramble Design Trails, the participants will be introduced to trails that will lead them far outside the city centre, with a total of six stops that will show them how design is very much a part of … Continue reading Singapore Design Week 2018: The City Ramble Design Trails by Shophouse & Co

Trolls, Sharks and Shipwrecks Sail Into RWS This March

Stumped where to bring your kids this March school holidays? Never fear, Resorts World Sentosa is here to all all your worries with a whole slew of new activities to look out for at every single one of their venues! From 9 March to 29 April, head on down to Universal Studios Singapore and come meet the adorable trolls from DreamWorks Animation! At TrollsTopia, join in … Continue reading Trolls, Sharks and Shipwrecks Sail Into RWS This March

A Taste of France: PAUL Melds Flavours of Singapore with French Cuisine In New Menu

SINGAPORE – Just in time for Chinese New Year and its 6th anniversary in Singapore, PAUL, one of France’s best known and oldest boulangerie chains has finally decided to break away from tradition and launched an all new, locally inspired menu this February. Conceptualized by Executive Chef Benjamin Lee, the innovative new menu features dishes that will remind diners of some of our most familiar … Continue reading A Taste of France: PAUL Melds Flavours of Singapore with French Cuisine In New Menu

Review: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy

Singapore’s Queen of Comedy shows he’s still no drag at age 50 with a celebration shrouded in joy and laughter.  There is no argument that Kumar is a national icon. Dream Academy artistic director and longtime collaborator and friend Selena Tan has made an absolutely on point decision to stage Kumar 50, giving Singapore’s very own Queen of Comedy a golden jubilee to end all others. Sweeping … Continue reading Review: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy