As part of the Esplanade’s annual Da:ns Festival, Irish dance company Fabulous Beast will be bringing their critically-acclaimed production of Rian – a show that fuses Celtic and West African music and dance styles – to our sunny shores. Gwen Pew speak to Michael Keegan-Dolan, director and choreographer of the show. 12 Sep 2013: Tell us a bit more … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Michael Keegan-Dolan
With her scientific-sounding nom de plume, Singapore Psychogeographical Society, local artist Debbie Ding was never especially concerned by being credited as the creator of her works, particularly as it involves mapping out the world by collecting various items she comes across, learns Gwen Pew. 12 Sep 2013: 1 Psychogeography, as defined by French theorist Guy Debord, … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Debbie Ding
After a ten-year hiatus, local photographer Mary-Ann Teo makes a comeback this month with a show of images shot by a pinhole camera made with a rubbish bin. Gwen Pew takes a closer look. 3 Sep 2013: I developed an interest in photography in primary school because I felt I saw things differently from others,’ reminisces local … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Mary-Ann Teo
Having accepted that his life became ‘a series of dates’, Adrian Teo decided to chronicle his wisdom in a new book titled Date King. Gwen Pew finds out more from the king himself. 1 Sep 2013: ‘My name is Ah King, but my friends call me “Date King”. Not because I’m smooth with girls, but because my life is … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Adrian Teo
Local conceptual art pioneer Cheo Chai-Hiang tells Gwen Pew why one of his controversial conceptual works is finally getting a show. 27 Jul 2013: Hailed as one of the pioneers of the local modern art scene, Cheo Chai-Hiang, 67, has never been one to shy away from difficult topics – or to accept the status quo of art … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Cheo Chai-Hiang
Born in Malaysia and raised in Singapore, Heman Chong, 36, is best known for his conceptual and often interactive pieces. His current solo show will feature three of his works, including the 100-photo series A Short Story About Singapore (Volume 1). Chong will also be launching his monograph, The Part in the Story Where We Lost Count … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Heman Chong
One of the most popular musicals in the world returns in Singapore for the third time. Gwen Pew tells us why the longest-running show on Broadway is still worth watching. 3 Aug 2013: Few shows can cause the hair at the back of the necks of an entire audience to stand up with just five notes played grandly, sinisterly … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Review
This group show presents a debate on how history and social realities are represented, with a focus on the Arab world. Gwen Pew gives it a solid four stars. 27 Jul 2013: As the wildfire that is the Arab Spring continues to rage (with recent headlines from Egypt), there’s no time like now to stage an exhibition that … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Terms and Conditions’ Review
Thomas Yeo, one of Singapore’s most renowned second-generation artists and Cultural Medallion winners, holds a fundraiser for The Substation and talks to Gwen Pew about his new series, the idea of change and how to approach abstract art. 30 Jun 2013: ‘There are two new series in this show: Ocean and Construction. ‘The Ocean series was inspired by … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Thomas Yeo
To celebrate his 20th anniversary in showbiz, beloved local actor/comedian Hossan Leong, 43, has decided to put together a show to look back on his journey in the entertainment industry thus far. While the path hasn’t always been easy, he has managed to maintain an infectiously optimistic attitude. Gwen Pew catches up with ‘Singapore Boy’. 29 Jun … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Hossan Leong
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