A lecture in theatre form on the difficulties of helping those in poverty. Created by Jean Ng, Li Xie and Kok Heng Leun, The Class Room adapts Drama Box’s similar pre-existing participatory theatre work to teach the audience members of the M1 Peer Pleasure Festival some new lessons on poverty. Taking on the roles of ‘social workers’, audience members are tasked to work on the cases … Continue reading M1 Peer Pleasure 2019: The Class Room (Review)
Exemplary, no holds barred look at mental health in the theatre industry. As much as mental health has entered common conversation these days, it remains one of the most misunderstood conditions in the workplace, seen as some kind of weakness, a burden to employers or worse, a fake excuse to get out of work. But what about in the theatre industry, where actors are constantly … Continue reading Review: Acting Mad by The Necessary Stage
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) celebrated Singapore’s 54th birthday with a heartfelt and unique showcase at the Esplanade Concert Hall on Saturday, 10th August. Khairuddin Saharom hosted the concert, with sign interpreter Janis Wong signing the script as well as the music for deaf members in the audience. Singaporean conductor Joshua Tan led the evening’s performance, featuring performances by musicians Jeremy Monteiro, Tamagoh, Christy Smith, Samuel … Continue reading The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) celebrates National Day with a heartfelt tribute through music
Quality Roald Dahl adaptation buoyed by strong performances and high production value. Put together a crew of winsome animal protagonists, a group of nefarious farmers and a classic tale of innocents against oppressors, and you’ve got a triumph of a show waiting for you already. But what The Little Company’s Fantastic Mr Fox does that takes it one step further is combine high production value and strong … Continue reading Review: Fantastic Mr Fox 《了不起的狐狸爸爸》by The Little Company
Amidst the swathe of suits, blazers and monochrome colours in Parliament, Tampines GRC MP Cheng Li Hui is a breath of fresh air in her bright colours each time she steps up to speak. Even outside of Parliament, when attending events, she exudes a mighty confidence and the vitality of a far younger woman, while maintaining a relatability to her demeanour that truly makes her … Continue reading National Day 2019: MP Cheng Li Hui Dons Sustainable, Local Fashion, as styled by Godfather of Fashion Daniel Boey
Issues of poverty performed by those who actually suffer them. National Day is just around the corner, yet, how can we truly celebrate justice and equality when there remain countless citizens who don’t enjoy it? Directed by Rizman Putra, assistant directed by Izzaty Ishak, and performed by The Community Theatre (part of Beyond Social Services), of which multiple members hail from lower income households themselves, docu-performance The … Continue reading M1 Peer Pleasure 2019: The Block Party (Review)
In celebration of Singapore’s National Day and India’s Independence Day, Rang Mahal’s Table Restaurant & Bar presents an India Street Food Fiesta this August. Located at Naumi Hotel on Seah Street, a total of 12 vegetarian specialties priced at $12++ each are available to order a la carte from the menu, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy the best of India’s street foods from across … Continue reading From The Street to the Lobby: Table Restaurant & Bar by Rang Mahal’s India Street Food Fiesta Arrives this National Day at Naumi Hotel
The Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF) has announced the incubatees for the first cohort in The Bridge Fashion Incubator (TBFI), launching on 19th August 2019 at The Cocoon Space, Design Orchard. The 11 incubatees are Adrian Furstenburg, Clothesbar, Collaro Classic Menswear, FA8 & Company, GINLEE Studios, King of Redonda Children’s Swimwear & Lifestyle, Miokoo, Mycotech, The Ranee of Sarawak, Spring Maternity, and Tallis. Aiming to … Continue reading Fashion Forward: The Bridge Fashion Incubator Announces First Batch of Incubatees
A 10-lesson course by one of Asia’s top 10 female comedians pays off for these new comedy hopefuls. Is it possible to even teach an art form as intuitive as stand-up comedy? Sharul Channa certainly thinks so, as she presents the graduating cohort of her very first 10-lesson course for beginners in N.O.W.’s Stand-Up: Fresh + Raw. Transforming the space at 72-13 to a cosier, more … Continue reading N.O.W. 2019: Stand-up – Fresh + Raw (Review)
Conductor. Composer. Harpsichordist. Organist. The distinguished and much-admired Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two programmes curated from the golden age of classical music in Europe. In Inspired by Leipzig, come discover Bach, Schumann, Chopin and Mendelssohn are all linked to this great city of western classical music. As conductor, Suzuki is joined by Singapore-based Filipino pianist Albert Tiu in two works for piano and … Continue reading Preview: Japanese conductor Masato Suzuki returns to Singapore to present two concerts by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
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