An Interview with writer/director Nelson Chia, and actors Mia Chee and Howie Chu Po-Cheng, on Nine Years Theatre cross-country collaboration ‘Immortal Variables’

In a post-pandemic world slowly but surely finding its way back to the norm, international theatre collaborations are still a rarity, with the strong relationships and high costs that go into such productions. For local theatre company Nine Years Theatre (NYT) however, they’re leading the charge with their upcoming collaborative work – Immortal Variables, an original play co-produced with Hsing Legend Youth Theatre, the youth … Continue reading An Interview with writer/director Nelson Chia, and actors Mia Chee and Howie Chu Po-Cheng, on Nine Years Theatre cross-country collaboration ‘Immortal Variables’

Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2023 – Plot Twist

Plot twists, unexpected combinations and unlikely connections are ahead as the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) returns for its 26th edition from 17 to 26 November 2023. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), SWF 2023 embraces the unpredictable in a series of mould-breaking and genre-bending programmes for all audiences, familiar and new, and asks, what happens when you … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Writers Festival 2023 – Plot Twist

Preview: The Storytelling Centre’s StoryFest takes you on a journey around the Civic District with Story Walk this October

When was the last time you found yourself coming out of City Hall, traipsing across the Esplanade and going past the Singapore River, encountering the Asian Civilisations Museum, and Victoria Theatre? How often do we think about what these places were like before their present state, and can recall the stories that continue to linger long after? This October, find out about these stories and … Continue reading Preview: The Storytelling Centre’s StoryFest takes you on a journey around the Civic District with Story Walk this October

Preview: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

Rishi Budhrani, Singapore’s top comedian, actor and host, is set for a brand new stand-up show this September. Playing at the Drama Centre Theatre from 29th to 30th September, Artificial Indian explores themes of identity – with possible special appearance by some artificial intelligence. After becoming the first stand-up comedian to host the National Day Parade last year, doing an entire sold-out stand-up comedy show … Continue reading Preview: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

Andsoforth Unveils The Gentle Club – A Themed Cocktail and Dessert Experience Inspired by “Around the World in 80 Days”

Following the tremendous success of their immersive production Around the World in 80 Days, Andsoforth has announced the launch of The Gentle Club, a theatrical cocktail and dessert experience set this September. The Gentle Club, formerly known as The Reform Club, was exclusively a Gentlemen’s Club for men. However, Mr. Phileas and Aouda Fogg (inspired by the characters from Jules Verne’s novel) are pleased to … Continue reading Andsoforth Unveils The Gentle Club – A Themed Cocktail and Dessert Experience Inspired by “Around the World in 80 Days”

Review: liTHE 2023 by T.H.E Second Company

Triple bill of work reflects on the self and our relationship with society.  Even with the apocalyptic pandemic somewhat behind us, 2023 still feels like a nightmare at times, whether it’s waking up to more bad news brought to us on our feeds, messy politics and scandals, and all of it making us want to curl up into a ball and tuck ourselves away from … Continue reading Review: liTHE 2023 by T.H.E Second Company

Activating spaces, making places, and finding community at The Substation’s ‘Re-Connect/Centre/Converge: The Arts Festival’

It’s not every day you end up spending your birthday in a carpark, but that’s exactly what Singapore’s first contemporary arts centre did, as The Substation celebrated its 33rd anniversary last Saturday on the 8th floor carpark of Parklane Shopping Mall. This wasn’t just a random celebration with cake and drinks however, and very intentionally coincided with a milestone event – opening night of The … Continue reading Activating spaces, making places, and finding community at The Substation’s ‘Re-Connect/Centre/Converge: The Arts Festival’

★★☆☆☆ Review: The Thieves by Toy Factory

Comedy about student eco-terrorists has a fun concept but muddles the point. The ongoing conversation surrounding climate change may be exhausting and anxiety-inducing, but for theatremaker Rachel Chin, that doesn’t always have to be the case, as she attempts to subvert that with her new play The Thieves. Developed under Toy Factory’s The Wright Stuff playwright incubation programme, The Thieves made its premiere last week … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: The Thieves by Toy Factory

Singapore Design Week 2023 makes life ‘Better by Design’ with a line-up of exhibitions, workshops and pop-ups

Following its successful return last year, mark your calendar for Singapore Design Week 2023 (SDW 2023) which will take place across the city from 21 September to 1 October. Organised by the DesignSingapore Council (Dsg), the 11-day festival will present an extraordinary showcase of Singapore’s distinctive brand of creativity while celebrating Dsg’s 20th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, SDW 2023 will adopt Dsg’s motto ‘Better … Continue reading Singapore Design Week 2023 makes life ‘Better by Design’ with a line-up of exhibitions, workshops and pop-ups

Preview: Archifest 2023 – Interim: Acts of Anticipation

As society continues to grow and evolve, can architecture help us navigate these changes and create a more resilient and sustainable future? Rethinking our built environment as continually being in a state of transition can be an effective response to change, as posited by the overarching theme of Singapore Archifest 2023, “Interim: Acts of Adaptation”. Happening from 29 September to 28 October 2023, the 17th … Continue reading Preview: Archifest 2023 – Interim: Acts of Anticipation