Review: A $ingapore Carol by W!ld Rice

The Dickensian holiday classic gets a Singaporean twist There are few shows more quintessential to Christmas than Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, having received countless adaptations and stagings each holiday season. And here in sunny Singapore, while it may not be the most familiar tale to most, all that might just change with W!ld Rice’s Singaporean twist on the classic – A $ingapore Carol. Written … Continue reading Review: A $ingapore Carol by W!ld Rice

Christmas Wonderland 2018: An Interview with Magician Rob Lake

This year, Christmas Wonderland returns to Gardens by the Bay, with a Christmas celebration reminiscent of the many yuletide fairs and markets in Europe, complete with light installations, holly jolly food, and plenty of live performances. While last year’s lineup featured an Ethiopian circus, this year’s edition will be going for something a little more magical – literally, with America’s Got Talent alumni and magician … Continue reading Christmas Wonderland 2018: An Interview with Magician Rob Lake

Preview: Tine Thing Helseth – Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Acclaimed Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth makes her Singapore debut next January as she presents one of the best-loved of 20th century trumpet showpieces: Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto at the Esplanade Concert Hall. Conducted by former Chief Conductor to the Basque National Orchestra Jun Märkl, Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto is best known as a vigorous display of Armenian lyricism and flavour. Other songs in the lineup include the … Continue reading Preview: Tine Thing Helseth – Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Museum Musings: Miaja Gallery presents Nandita Mukand’s Mind(less) Wilderness

In collaboration with Ikkan Art Gallery, the Miaja Gallery is set to present Singapore based-artist Nandita Mukand’s solo exhibition Mind(less) Wilderness next January. Curated by Tanya Michele Amador, the multi-disciplinary exhibition coincides with during Singapore Art Week 2019 (SAW), and runs from 17th January to 1st March 2019 at Miaja Gallery’s new art space around River Valley. Mind(less) Wilderness deals with resources as diverse as neuroplasticity, quantum physics, contemporary … Continue reading Museum Musings: Miaja Gallery presents Nandita Mukand’s Mind(less) Wilderness

Singapore Art Week 2019: Art Takes Over

As January approaches, our island city will once again come alive with art as the seventh edition of Singapore Art Week (SAW) comes to life and transform the entire country into a city-wide celebration of art! Themed Art Takes Over, SAW runs for nine exciting days come the new year, where various artists, institutions and collectives come together to bring art to a wider audience through … Continue reading Singapore Art Week 2019: Art Takes Over

Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Singapore) Presents Tony Clark’s Design for a Chinoiserie Landscape

This December, Sullivan+Strumpf Singapore is set to showcase Canberra-born artist Tony Clark with his brand new exhibition Design for a Chinoiserie Landscape, an extension of a continuous project begun over thirty years ago exploring the space between the decorative arts, fine art and design. With a four-decade long career, Clark has exhibited extensively since his beginnings in Melbourne’s experimental art and music scene, with his work … Continue reading Museum Musings: Sullivan + Strumpf (Singapore) Presents Tony Clark’s Design for a Chinoiserie Landscape

Television Time: BBC’s Press

BBC’s highly entertaining journalism drama drums up discussion on the role of the media today. Does anyone read the news anymore? And even if they do, can they trust it? Those are just some of the many issues BBC’s aptly titled Press raises about the media and the newsroom. Press opens dramatically, with the fictitious Herald’s news editor Holly Evans (Charlotte Riley) declaring loudly to an angry mob “I am … Continue reading Television Time: BBC’s Press

Sigala and Craig David Kick Off 10th Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi In Style

  Two of the UK’s finest music talents set the scene for a memorable night that was certainly worthy of Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi’s 10thAnniversary celebrations. Since the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Amber Lounge has created a benchmark for the ultimate weekend of parties, and Saturday night took this to another level. The vibe on the dance floor heated up as Craig David filled guests’ ears … Continue reading Sigala and Craig David Kick Off 10th Amber Lounge Abu Dhabi In Style

Offenbach’s Le 66: An Interview with Director Andy Pang and Performer Charmaine Tan

Local Western chamber opera company Spot Pocket Opera Theatre is back this week with a brand new production, as the present a localised version of Jacques Offenbach’s Le 66.  Adapted by Tan Jia Yee, the one act operetta follows best friends Franz and Grittly, as they go on a journey to Starsbourg, only to encounter both setbacks and fortunes along the way, amongst which is a … Continue reading Offenbach’s Le 66: An Interview with Director Andy Pang and Performer Charmaine Tan

Preview: Jacques Offenbach’s Le 66 by Spot Pocket Opera Theatre

Local chamber western opera company Spot Pocket Opera Theatre is a frequent sight at the Esplanade Concourse and Botanic Gardens. But if you’re interested in something a little meatier, then don’t miss out on their brand new production next week, as they present Jacques Offenbach’s Le 66. The one act operette was written in 1856, and follows Franz and Grittly, two starving travellers en route … Continue reading Preview: Jacques Offenbach’s Le 66 by Spot Pocket Opera Theatre