Television Time: An Interview with Host Chris Bavin of BBC’s Eat Well For Less

  Chris Bavin is one heck of a character: as the co-host of BBC1’s hugely successful series Eat Well For Less since its inception in 2015, Chris swells with confidence, an easygoing nature and plenty of practical knowledge, making him instantly likeable and a star from the outset, one we’ve followed closely on the BBC and lap up eagerly with every premiere. Eat Well For Less is a … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Host Chris Bavin of BBC’s Eat Well For Less

Museum Musings: Wonderland at the ArtScience Museum

The ArtScience Museum gets curiouser and curiouser this April as they welcome the global tour of Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)’s Wonderland on their very first stop! Inspired by the whimsical adventures written by Lewis Carroll, come to the ArtScience Museum and experience this playful and interactive exhibition for all ages as visitors follow Alice’s journey through history and popular culture. Step through the looking glass to … Continue reading Museum Musings: Wonderland at the ArtScience Museum

The Studios 2019: Mergers and Accusations (Review)

The ties that bind us are frayed in this revival of a Singaporean LGBTQ classic. Written by Eleanor Wong in 1993, 16 years on, Mergers and Accusations remains one of Singapore’s most seminal queer theatrical works. Dripping with sarcastic wit and rapid fire legal jargon, the play remains relevant even today for its unabashed portrayal of citizens afraid to come out of the closet for fear of the impact … Continue reading The Studios 2019: Mergers and Accusations (Review)

Let Your Fur Flag Fly High: PetExpo 2019

Returning for its 6th year,  PetExpo Singapore 2019 returns to the Singapore Expo (Hall 7) for another year of exhibitors showing off their best animal goods, animal competitions and experts sharing tips on how best to make your furkid happy, totalling over 240 brands and 90 local and regional vendors taking part. With growing demands in pet health and wellness, a series of talks and … Continue reading Let Your Fur Flag Fly High: PetExpo 2019

Becoming Sabrina: An Interview with Rising Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter

It’s hard to tell what 19-year old pop star Sabrina Carpenter is going to be like before we meet her. In researching her before the interview, we’ve seen what looks like a beautifully curated Instagram page, a series of professional music videos and the occasional clip from her acting career on YouTube of the former Disney Channel star. Who is the real Sabrina Carpenter under … Continue reading Becoming Sabrina: An Interview with Rising Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter

Savour a slice of Singapore at Black Tap at Marina Bay Sands

After a successful opening at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands last year, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is unveiling its highly-anticipated Singapore-exclusive specials, inspired by the iconic flavours of the Lion City. From this April, be sure to savour the brand new Chili Crab Sandwich (S$25++), Black Tap’s rendition of Singapore’s well-loved seafood dish. A whole battered-fried soft shell crab sits atop Black Tap’s signature Martin’s potato Bun, and is served … Continue reading Savour a slice of Singapore at Black Tap at Marina Bay Sands

SIFA 2019: Festival Reveals Singular Screens Lineup, Additional Shows and Workshops

The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) is all set to launch its 2019 edition this May with a lineup of premieres from all over the world, and has now unveiled the full line-up for Singular Screens, the film programme, alongside additional workshops and tickets released for the most popular of shows. Curated by the Asian Film Archive (AFA), a total of 23 works will be presented at … Continue reading SIFA 2019: Festival Reveals Singular Screens Lineup, Additional Shows and Workshops

Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Presents A Weekend of Chamber Music This May

As part of their chamber series, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents three concerts over one weekend this May. Start the weekend with the SSO Strings playing Schubert’s Death and the Maiden and other fine works in his final years filled with deep sorrow and stark drama. The slow movement from his Piano Trio, D. 929, exudes bleak, inevitable loss amidst its inexorable momentum. THe programme will end … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Presents A Weekend of Chamber Music This May

The Studios 2019: An Interview with Director Chen Yingxuan and Performer Oon Shu An of Mergers & Accusations

Eleanor Wong is sometimes better known for her position as a law professor at NUS’ Faculty of Law. But to most of the arts community, she is perhaps best known for her seminal Invitation to Treat trilogy of plays, narratively linked by their protagonist, Ellen Toh. Set in the 90s, Ellen is a lawyer who realises she is a lesbian. But coming out, both to society and … Continue reading The Studios 2019: An Interview with Director Chen Yingxuan and Performer Oon Shu An of Mergers & Accusations

Drama Box’s FLOWERS: An Interview with Creators Han Xuemei and Jean Tay

Coming to the stage this May, Drama Box kicks off their 2019 season with an all new show – in a house! Conceptualised by Han Xuemei, FLOWERS reunites the Drama Box resident artist with playwright Jean Tay, who worked on last year’s MISSING: The City of Lost Things, in an experiential installation where audiences explore a terrace house in Chip Bee Gardens, and in turn, discover the hidden issues of patriarchal … Continue reading Drama Box’s FLOWERS: An Interview with Creators Han Xuemei and Jean Tay