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

Preview: Extremities by Intercultural Theatre Institute

It’s been a long time coming, but the time has finally come for the latest batch of Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) students to graduate. For students Caroline Chin, Hau Guei Sze (a.k.a. Zizi), Lakshmana KP and Pooja Mohanraj, this will come in the form of their final production of the year, Extremities.  Playing at the Esplanade Theatre Studio, Extremities is written by Emmy-award winner William Mastrosimone and is inspired … Continue reading Preview: Extremities by Intercultural Theatre Institute

A Very W!ld Rice Christmas: An Interview with Director Hossan Leong and The Cast of A $ingapore Carol

This holiday season, W!ld Rice is going full on with the Yuletide festivities as they power through into their final show of the season – their annual year-end pantomime. This time around, they’re adapting Charles Dickens’ holiday classic A Christmas Carol and putting their signature local twist on it, resulting in A $ingapore Carol. Written by Jonathan Lim with a musical score by Elaine Chan, get ready for … Continue reading A Very W!ld Rice Christmas: An Interview with Director Hossan Leong and The Cast of A $ingapore Carol

Review: liTHE 2018 by T.H.E Second Company

Three works that showcase T.H.E Second Company’s progress. T.H.E Dance Company’s semi-professional wing, T.H.E Second Company, presented the 7th edition of liTHE last weekend, showcasing some of the brightest up and coming young talents from Singapore’s contemporary dance scene. In this edition,  liTHE 2018 featured three original creations by Anthea Seah, Goh Shou Yi, and Marcus Foo, performed by 11 dancers from T.H.E Second Company. liTHE … Continue reading Review: liTHE 2018 by T.H.E Second Company

Preview: SSO Christmas Concert by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra this December with the SSO Christmas Concert! But don’t expect just your usual Christmas tunes – look out for a medley of contemporary Christmas hits, as led by guest singer-songwriter Mandy Dickson. Known for her vivacity and honeyed, dulcet tones, Mandy has performed in over 20 countries in shows like Disney On Classic – … Continue reading Preview: SSO Christmas Concert by Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Review: The Old Woman And The Ox by The Second Breakfast Company

The Old Woman and the Ox leaves us unmoved and perturbed at its lack of dramaturgy. It’s not unheard of that even the most experienced of theatre companies will still manage to produce a show that falls far short of a watchable production, and so it should come as no surprise that younger companies may fall prey to the same mistakes as well. In The Second … Continue reading Review: The Old Woman And The Ox by The Second Breakfast Company

Museum Musings: Minimalism – Space.Light.Object at National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum

For the first time ever, National Gallery Singapore has collaborated with the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands to launch a single mega-exhibition. Titled Minimalism: Space. Light. Object, the five month exhibition brings together some of the world’s biggest minimalist artworks, in the first major Minimalism exhibition to include artists from this region as part of an expanded global perspective on the movement. Minimalism: Space. Light. Object. is … Continue reading Museum Musings: Minimalism – Space.Light.Object at National Gallery Singapore and ArtScience Museum

Preview: Charlie by Bhumi Collective

After not one but two successful runs overseas at the On the Rocks Festival and Edinburgh Student Arts Festival (winning the Best Performing Artist Award) in 2017, Bhumi Collective will finally present the Singapore premiere of Charlie, a unique, experimental performance by Victoria Chen. Charlie is unusual in that it takes the form of a 15-minute one-on-one experience in which the audience member enters a room and interacts with the titular … Continue reading Preview: Charlie by Bhumi Collective