Review: Off Centre (2019) by The Necessary Stage

A Singaporean classic through and through, as disturbingly relevant now as it was then. There’s good reason why Off Centre is considered one of the most important works of the Singapore literary canon; the hallmark of a classic play lies primarily in its ability for both story and characters to transcend time, and Off Centre achieves all of these in spades, triumphantly returning to the stage as bold as it … Continue reading Review: Off Centre (2019) by The Necessary Stage

Crazy Poor Sita: An Interview with Sharul Channa On Her Newest Show

Comedian extraordinaire Sharul Channa may be better known for her acid-tongued acerbic wit and jabs, but last year, surprised us with a series of dramatic monologues presenting the stories of various women in the Indian community at Kalaa Utsavam 2018. Now, Sharul is back to kickstart her 2019 season with a brand new show that continues to build on that craft, with Crazy Poor Sita premiering in … Continue reading Crazy Poor Sita: An Interview with Sharul Channa On Her Newest Show

Singapore Art Week 2019: Art Takes Over Comes To An End

The seventh edition of Singapore Art Week 2019 drew to a close this week. Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC), the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), this year’s edition saw over 100 programmes presented from 19 to 27 January. While this year’s edition saw some endings (controversial ones, we’re looking at you Art Stage), it also brought with … Continue reading Singapore Art Week 2019: Art Takes Over Comes To An End

Museum Musings: I Am You at UltraSuperNew Gallery

UltraSuperNew Gallery on Rowell Road is set to present their first exhibition of 2019 this February. Titled I Am You, the exhibition will feature the work of eclectic French visual artist Elodie Chandernagor, as she challenges the illusion of self and explores the divinity of the human body through her photography.  Major questions Chandernagor asked herself as she went through this exibition included definitions of the artist and … Continue reading Museum Musings: I Am You at UltraSuperNew Gallery

Preview: An Intergalactic Adventure presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra)

Come join the Singapore Symphony Orchestra as they take you on an interstellar journey into the far reaches of space this March. Aimed at younger audiences and the young at heart, An Intergalactic Adventure may start in the Victoria Concert Hall, but with intrepid star captain Alasdair Malloy, you’ll be sure to blast off into outer space before you know it! Join his cosmic crew on … Continue reading Preview: An Intergalactic Adventure presented by Singapore Symphony Orchestra)

Toy Factory’s The Transition Room: An Interview with Stanley Seah and Goh Boon Teck

This February, Toy Factory opens their 2019 season with a brand new production. Written and directed by Toy Factory Associate Artistic Director Stanley Seah, The Transition Room will be making its premiere at the Drama Centre Black Box, after previously having had a dramatized reading held at Toy Factory’s space at NOWplaying@17. Originating about 4 years ago as a school play, Stanley elaborates more on how The Transition … Continue reading Toy Factory’s The Transition Room: An Interview with Stanley Seah and Goh Boon Teck

Pink Floyd Tribute Band Welcome to the Machine Presents Brain Damage This February

Following a rousing set at Beerfest 2018, Southeast Asia’s one and only Pink Floyd tribute band ‘Welcome To The ‘Machine’ is back this February with a monster of a show. Playing for one night only at The Lab at Kallang Place, Welcome to the Machine presents Brain Damage, a mega concert featuring two of Pink Floyd’s most critically acclaimed albums in their entirety. Released in 1973 … Continue reading Pink Floyd Tribute Band Welcome to the Machine Presents Brain Damage This February

Museum Musings: An Interview with Madeleine Lee, Inaugural Poet-In-Residence At The National Gallery Singapore’s Words on Arts Series

Some time back, National Gallery Singapore began their Words on Art programme, introducing the idea of poets-in-residence to pen collections based on their time spent within the gallery walls, admiring the works of art and putting pen to paper. The first of these local poets was Madeleine Lee, whose ekphrastic poetry written in response to the Gallery’s exhibitions was collected in regarding, published by National Gallery Singapore … Continue reading Museum Musings: An Interview with Madeleine Lee, Inaugural Poet-In-Residence At The National Gallery Singapore’s Words on Arts Series

Television Time: 2019 Lunar New Year Specials On The BBC (Preview)

This Chinese New Year, huddle up for some festive specials for the whole family, whether you’re going visiting or stowed away at home, with programmes to keep your eyes glued to the television throughout! For the Foodies – BBC Lifestyle (StarHub channel 432) As is tradition, make food your topic of the house with BBC Lifestyle’s various food themed shows as you chow down on … Continue reading Television Time: 2019 Lunar New Year Specials On The BBC (Preview)

Preview: Alice, Bob & Eve by RAW Moves

Moving on from their 2018 theme of Competition, RAW Moves strides in 2019 with their first production of the year. Conceptualized by interdisciplinary artist Teow Yue Han in collaboration with RAW Moves Artistic Director Ricky Sim, Alice, Bob & Eve is a durational movement research ‘living laboratory’ hidden in a gallery space at School of the Arts, probing how digital technologies choreograph our movement in society. … Continue reading Preview: Alice, Bob & Eve by RAW Moves