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Arts, Preview, tour

Tour Guidance: re:walk Telok Ayer by DOIT.SG X Secretive Thing (Review)

A meandering walk that’s less tour than it is video. With the introduction of the STB-NAC Performing Arts Tours Pilot Grant, a multitude of arts companies have ventured into the realm of local tours, reimagining them with a theatrical twist and putting their own spin on the experience. The latest of these to emerge is DOIT.SG and ‘secret experience’ company Secretive Thing‘s re:walk Telok Ayer, which, … Continue reading Tour Guidance: re:walk Telok Ayer by DOIT.SG X Secretive Thing (Review)

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Arts, Review, Singapore

★★★★☆ Review: Every Brilliant Thing 每一件美好的事 by The Finger Players

Combating darkness by finding joy in the little things. In world that’s constantly beset by bad news, it never hurts to have an occasional reminder of all there is to be thankful for in life. And with Oliver Chong’s Mandarin adaptation of Duncan Macmillan’s Every Brilliant Thing, gratitude and happiness become more important than ever, as they become a means of survival when tragedy strikes. … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Every Brilliant Thing 每一件美好的事 by The Finger Players

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Rindu di Bulan (明月千里寄相思) by Rupa co.lab

Faith and beliefs collide in a tale about adoption in the Malay-Muslim community. What does family mean? Is it the people we are related by blood to, or is is simply a matter of choice as to who we bond with? The traditional idea of a family is called into question with Rupa co.lab’s latest show, Rindu di Bulan (明月千里寄相思), as they examine the issue … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Rindu di Bulan (明月千里寄相思) by Rupa co.lab

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

★★☆☆☆ Review: Screen. Shot. by Bound Theatre

Sound and fury, signifying nothing. In the digital age, where social media can activate an angry mob at a moment’s notice, any information that could spark a flame is enough to turn into a raging wildfire. Tackling this phenomenon is Bound Theatre’s Screen. Shot., where a modern Rashomon-esque plot unfolds, and unveils what happens when rumours spread and dramatises how what you see online, may … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Screen. Shot. by Bound Theatre

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architecture, Arts, Interview, Singapore

Putting good on the big screen: Gary Hong shares projections for ‘landmark of good’ Ten Square

New York City has Times Square, but Singapore may not be too far behind, with 3D projection screen Ten Square. Located at Short Street in Rochor, Ten Square is a massive screen towering over all who pass by it. But what sets it apart from the regular billboards you see around town is how Ten Square comes with a distinct goal – to platform initiatives … Continue reading Putting good on the big screen: Gary Hong shares projections for ‘landmark of good’ Ten Square

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Museums, Preview

Museum Musings: Dislocations – Memory and Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942 at National Museum Singapore

Although the vividness of wartime experience is best captured through the personal accounts of those who experienced it first-hand, the passing down of the memories and stories of World War Two for generations, continue to leave a lasting impression until today. With 2022 marking the 80th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, the National Museum of Singapore will be launching a new exhibition, Dislocations: Memory … Continue reading Museum Musings: Dislocations – Memory and Meaning of the Fall of Singapore, 1942 at National Museum Singapore

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Arts, Cabaret, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Kumar Locks Down by Base Entertainment Asia and Ra Ra Productions

Following the sell-out season of Kumar Unmasked in 2021, Base Entertainment Asia and Ra Ra Productions are back to present Singapore’s comedy legend and her funniest jokes of all-time, for the last time. Will this be the show where our reigning local Queen of Comedy will perform her high-in-demand jokes for the last time? From the 90s through to this new normal, you can expect … Continue reading Preview: Kumar Locks Down by Base Entertainment Asia and Ra Ra Productions

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Arts, Comedy, Preview

Preview: The Sharul and Kumar Show

Singapore’s ‘Princess of Comedy’ Sharul Channa has always been a proud supporter of International Women’s Week. And in 2022, what better way to commemorate this year’s campaign theme #breakthebias, than a brand new comedy show, joined by Singapore’s reigning QUEEN of comedy Kumar? Celebrating women and those who identify with the female gender, The Sharul and Kumar Show comes to the KC Arts Centre this … Continue reading Preview: The Sharul and Kumar Show

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Arts, Comedy, Music, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Majulah Live – It’s A Rap by Base Entertainment Asia and Red Spade

A celebration of Singaporean culture, music and talent is set to take centre stage on 19 March at Sands Theatre with Majulah Live x It’s A Rap. Top homegrown acts and independent artists will come together for a live entertainment extravaganza, featuring a diverse mix of 13 local veteran and up-and-coming artists spanning the genres of music, rap and comedy. Majulah Live x It’s A … Continue reading Preview: Majulah Live – It’s A Rap by Base Entertainment Asia and Red Spade

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre

Review: How To Break A Window II by T:>works

New ways of performing, with the winners of the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition. As the longest running playwriting competition in Singapore, T:>works’ 24-Hour Playwriting Competition has seen countless scripts emerge over the years. But with only the first prize winner getting a chance to be fully staged, the encouragement of such fresh voices has always been limited at best. With the pandemic however, T:>works pivoted from … Continue reading Review: How To Break A Window II by T:>works

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