Famed for cleverly turning everyday objects into musical instruments and props, the fun, wordless dance show from Broadway and the West End returns to Singapore – with new materials added – following their sell-out run in 2009. Gwen Pew asks three veteran Stomp performers about their favourite unconventional musical instruments. 23 May 2013: Angus Little, 30, ten years with … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Stomp’ Preview
With the story of The Book of Living and Dying involving a New York transvestite, a dark secret and a cat that apparently holds the key to their destinies, Gwen Pew catches up with the playwright, Chong Tze Chien, to find out more about how this bizarre plot came about. 3 May 2013: The plot of The Book of … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Book of Living and Dying’ Preview
Bubbles are a source of happiness for many of us, but Fan Yang – holder of 18 Guinness World Records – took it one step further and developed his hobby into a full-time career. Gwen Pew speaks to the legendary bubble artist and his son, Deni Yang, who has followed his father’s footsteps in the same trade. … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Bubble Legendary Show’ Preview
With the Singapore Dance Theatre’s 25th Anniversary coming up, it has brought a whole bunch of talented new faces on board. Gwen Pew talks to Nazer Salgado, 26, who joins the company from Ballet Manila. 17 May 2013: You didn’t start ballet training until the age of 16. Why did you decide to go into the ballet … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Nazer Salgado
Meet ZERO, one-fifth of local art collective RSCLS – of which SKL0, aka ‘The Sticker Lady’ is also a member. Gwen Pew speaks to the master of spray cans to find out ten things about him. 14 May 2013: As urban artist ZERO displays a series of his most recent street-style paintings on canvas on the prim, white … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ZERO
Think an old spoon or a pair of dysfunctional scissors is useless? Award-winning Canadian puppeteer Jeff Achtem proves otherwise, says Gwen Pew. 14 May 2013: Jeff Achtem – often known by his silent stage persona Mr Bunk – has been a seasoned street performer since 1999, delighting audiences young and old around the world with his unique … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Jeff Achtem
With its young and hip vibe, Four Points by Sheraton in Bangkok’s Asok district is a wallet-friendly, luxury getaway. 22 Apr 2013: Our stay at Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok’s Junior Suite over the Easter weekend was fantastic; that is, once we managed to locate the hotel. Despite its very central location – it’s just a … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Four Points by Sheraton, Bangkok (Feature)
Jonathan Lim’s newest production is a musical dedicated to Singapore’s youth – the writer, director, actor and comedian talks to Gwen Pew a not-too-distant Singapore, where dreams have been outlawed. 8 May 2013: When the Singapore Lyric Opera decided to make its first foray into youth musicals, they couldn’t have found a better person to bring on board … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Persuant’ Preview
It’s a nice leafy refuge to get away from the bustle of Chinatown. 8 May 2013: History: If you look closely at the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum located on the corner of South Bridge Road and Sago Lane in Chinatown, you’d be right in suspecting that it’s not as ancient-looking as you might expect … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple Rooftop Garden
Nine years after its debut in West End, Dirty Dancing the stage musical arrives in Singapore for highly anticipated two-week run. Gwen Pew chats with Byrony Whitfield, who plays the role of Baby, about her preparation, favourite number and that famous lift. 6 May 2013: Although it started off as a low-budget film made in 1987 after the … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Dirty Dancing’ Preview
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