Molière’s Tartuffe: An Interview with director Glen Goei, playwright Joel Tan, and star Ivan Heng

French playwright Molière is often considered one of the greatest writers, with his farces and comedies ranking among his best work. In conjunction with the 400th anniversary of Molière’s birth, local theatre company Wild Rice has commissioned a new adaptation of satirical comedy Tartuffe: The Imposter. Written by Joel Tan, directed by Wild Rice’s Co-Artistic Director, Glen Goei, and starring Wild Rice Founding Artistic Director … Continue reading Molière’s Tartuffe: An Interview with director Glen Goei, playwright Joel Tan, and star Ivan Heng

Preview: The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston by Base Entertainment Asia

Belinda Davids is heading to Singapore this May, as shestars in the critically acclaimed international concert presented by Base Entertainment Asia, The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston , which will be staged at Sands Theatre on May 27 and 28. The Cape Town-based songstress has been stunning audiences across the world with her mesmerising performances of Whitney Houston’s biggest hits, and … Continue reading Preview: The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston by Base Entertainment Asia

Art What!: Marina Central District Launches Body, Heart & Soul

From March to November, align your Body, Heart & Soul at Marina Central district, where interactive installations, workshops and boundless experiences are set to vivify possibilities across arts, business and leisure. Debuted on 26 March, the travelling initiative Body, Heart & Soul will be unveiled at Marina Square as its first stop and will subsequently be popping up across Millenia Walk, South Beach and Suntec … Continue reading Art What!: Marina Central District Launches Body, Heart & Soul

Art What!: Mr Lim’s Shop of Visual Treasures Presents “FOOLS” – a showcase of Singaporean Art and Limited Edition Silkscreened Masks by Ai Weiwei

A group of emerging artists are showcasing their work at FOOLS, running throughout the month of April at Mr Lim’s Shop of Visual Treasures.  The group show features contributions from artists including Woon Tien Wei, Jennifer Teo, Yang Jie, Wen Chao, and other artists, advocates, and misfits. Internationally-renowned artist Ai Weiwei is also donating three silkscreened masks in artist display specifications for the show. They … Continue reading Art What!: Mr Lim’s Shop of Visual Treasures Presents “FOOLS” – a showcase of Singaporean Art and Limited Edition Silkscreened Masks by Ai Weiwei

Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 gets a name – Natasha

Natasha. A given name. A first name. A forename. Giving a name – especially a proper name – signals a subject. Through this act of naming – whether human or non-human – an entity takes shape. Singapore Art Museum (SAM) announces the naming of the seventh edition of the Singapore Biennale (SB2022) as Natasha. Through this act of naming, SB2022 moves away from its perception … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Biennale 2022 gets a name – Natasha

Preview: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre

Be transported to the magic of Paris, and witness the truly unforgettable story – The Hunchback of Notre Dame, which will come to life on 15 April, exactly three years after the famed Cathedral was engulfed in flames, an event that devastated the world. Quasimodo, A Musical Story features songs from the internationally lauded smash-hit musical Notre Dame de Paris, famously known for its intoxicating music … Continue reading Preview: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre

Pangdemonium to stream ‘Dragonflies’ to raise funds for Ukraine

The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is worsening day by day, and we cannot turn a blind eye, or pretend to be insulated from it. A theatre in Mariupol, Ukraine, was recently targeted and destroyed by an airstrike, threatening the lives of more than a thousand civilians, including children, seeking shelter in the building. In response to the crisis, Pangdemonium has launched a public fundraiser appeal to … Continue reading Pangdemonium to stream ‘Dragonflies’ to raise funds for Ukraine

★★★☆☆ Review: WINDOW by ATTEMPTS X The Doodle People

How well do you know your co-workers? There’s a concept known as ‘sonder’, which in short, is the profound feeling of realising that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one’s own. Even discounting strangers, in our own daily lives at work, one realises that we often put up an invisible wall of professionalism that prevents us from ever … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: WINDOW by ATTEMPTS X The Doodle People

Television Time: What’s On BBC (April 2022)

Our future is green and April certainly will be as BBC Earth brings back some of our favourite eco-themed titles in conjunction with Earth Day (22 April). Get ready for a nature-filled marathon as Eden: Untamed Planet returns again to take you on an excursion into unchartered territories and back-to-back episodes of The Green Planet immerses you in the secret, unseen lives of the plant kingdom. You’ll also be … Continue reading Television Time: What’s On BBC (April 2022)

Preview: cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival 2022

Now in its 12th edition, the cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival returns this year to present new ways of making, performing and experiencing dance. Presented by The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company, this will be the Festival’s first edition after the conclusion of title donor M1 Limited’s support since 2014. With its newly stylised name of “cont·act” – meaning “continued act” – the Festival renews its … Continue reading Preview: cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival 2022