[INSIDE EXCLUSIVE] Unlocking Cirque du Soleil’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Kurios Media Call

Considered Cirque du Soleil’s most acclaimed touring show to date, KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities opens tonight in a star-studded affair under their brand new white and grey big top, specially set up at Bayfront Avenue beside Marina Bay Sands. Set in an alternate yet familiar past, Kurios follows a Seeker who attempts to find a hidden, invisible world where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await. In his makeshift … Continue reading [INSIDE EXCLUSIVE] Unlocking Cirque du Soleil’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Kurios Media Call

M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: DiverCity (Review)

  Three works that prove Singapore’s dance scene is ever bold and ever dynamic. Playing as part of the 2019 M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival, DiverCity acts as one of the festival’s many platforms to showcase the most exciting new choreographies and emerging talent. This year’s edition of the annual platform presents not one but three works from up and coming local independent dance artists, giving … Continue reading M1 Contact Contemporary Dance Festival 2019: DiverCity (Review)

Feasting On A Great Street: Nom Nom Nom at Shaw House

Hungry for something a little special this July? Then get your schedule sorted and make a date with the very first Nom Nom Nom festival at Shaw House! Come enjoy a selection of food and drink, along with a duplex carousel and “live” DJ sets to spice up your evenings. Taking place from 5th to 14th July, Nom Nom Nom brings together modern interpretation of Singapore’s most … Continue reading Feasting On A Great Street: Nom Nom Nom at Shaw House

Preview: The Page on Stage – Missing presented by The Arts House

The Arts House’s Page on Stage series has been growing from strength to strength, starting off at the 2018 edition of Textures with an adaptation of short stories from Gopal Baratham, Colin Cheong, Philip Jeyaretnam and Simon Tay, and at the 2019 edition of Textures, with the pared down but very moving Samping, from Math Paper Press’ Balik Kampung series. Now, the series is back for its third part, going beyond Textures to present Ng Swee … Continue reading Preview: The Page on Stage – Missing presented by The Arts House

Preview: First Fleet (第一舰队) by Nine Years Theatre

Nine Years Theatre (NYT) is back for their second production of the year with the all new First Fleet. Written by NYT Artistic Director Nelson Chia, First Fleet draws inspiration from Thomas Keneally’s novel The Playmaker, and tells of the journey taken by British officers and convicts as they travelled towards what would become Australia, during the colonial era of convict transportation. Along the way, the Governor gives an unusual instruction … Continue reading Preview: First Fleet (第一舰队) by Nine Years Theatre

Preview: Rock Guardians of the Sea (守护海洋的神岛) by The Fool Theatre

Following their debut in 2018 with original work Because It’s Fun, The Fool Theatre returns this July with their sophomore work, an all new, original mandarin musical – Rock Guardians of the Sea. In this play, witness a Singapore legend come to life in this madcap adaptation, directed by The Fool Theatre founder Xavier Kang, and with a book by Terence Chan and music by Jonelle Lim. … Continue reading Preview: Rock Guardians of the Sea (守护海洋的神岛) by The Fool Theatre

Preview: Steven Osborne plays Mozart presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

This July,  award-winning pianist Steven Osborne, “one of Britain’s most treasured musicians”, comes to town to play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, a standout work of lyrical peace and effusive melody. During the concert, be sure to also look out for Rossini’s Overture to The Silken Ladder, Kernis’ Musica celestis, and Haydn’s Symphony No. 98 in B-flat major. Steven Osborne’s insightful and idiomatic interpretations of diverse repertoire show an immense … Continue reading Preview: Steven Osborne plays Mozart presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Cirque du Soleil Raises The Big Top as Kurios Rolls Into Town

If there’s one circus troupe that always assures us of a quality production, it’s Cirque du Soleil. Even with countless shows under their belt, Cirque du Soleil always brims with a furtive imagination that allows each one to feel completely unique, buoyed by its performers complete commitment to each act and finesse when it comes to skill. And so it is that with great excitement … Continue reading Cirque du Soleil Raises The Big Top as Kurios Rolls Into Town

Review: StoryFest 2019 – Make Believe

The inherent power of the oral traditions imbues these age-old stories with an undeniable magic.  After our very positive experience with Storyfest in 2018, suffice to say, we were absolutely looking forward to this year’s third edition of the festival, with some of the world’s best storytellers gathering at the Arts House for a weekend of age old tales. Kicking off on Friday, 21st June … Continue reading Review: StoryFest 2019 – Make Believe

Serving You in Style with KFC x Thomas Wee

  Following the success of their first-time limited edition sneaker drop, KFC Singapore is launching a collection of stylish apparel in collaboration with one of Singapore’s award-winning designers, Thomas Wee. And this time, in the form of brand-new uniforms for every member of the KFC family. More than a sartorial overhaul, the launch of KFC x Thomas Wee is a tribute to the phenomenal people … Continue reading Serving You in Style with KFC x Thomas Wee