Presented as part of the Singapore Repertory Theatre’s new Made in Singapore series, Dick Lee’s latest play is based on his father’s real experiences during the Second World War. The beautiful and poignant performance gets full marks from Gwen Pew. 2 Apr 2014: We’ve had the pleasure of seeing quite a few good performances in Singapore, but … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Rising Son’ Review
The Singapore Dance Theatre has brought the iconic Christmas performance back to the main stage. In the hopes of finding herself in the production’s wintery spell Gwen Pew lands in a hit-and-miss affair. 6 Dec 2013: There are few better ways to welcome the festive month of December than going to see The Nutcracker. Composed by the great … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Nutcracker’ Review
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
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)
29 Nov 2012: The latest exhibition at Hermès’ third floor exhibition space is another site-specific installation – this time by young local artist Joo Choon Lin, who specialises in stop-motion animations with various media (such as her video segments in ‘Too Big in the Tank’, which was featured at the Esplanade Tunnel as part of … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Joo Choon Lin’s ‘Resolution of Reality’ Review
29 Nov 2012: Is there anywhere Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama isn’t at these days? The polka-dot obsessed, famously eccentric 83-year-old’s work seems to be everywhere, globally – from a massive Tate retrospective earlier this year to the window displays of Louis Vuitton stores worldwide (including Singapore) – and locally – from the rooftop garden at Orchard … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Love Forever’ Review
22 Oct 2012: In New Jersey, shares guitarist Tommy DeVito at the start of the musicalJersey Boys, there were three things you could do: join the Army, get mobbed, or become a star. ‘It could happen. It did happen,’ he muses. DeVito – along with three other male members including frontman Frankie Valli – comprised … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Jersey Boys’ Review
Back for the fifth year, Crazy Christmas is this tropical island’s way of announcing that the festive season is here once again, with the theme this time being ‘Silver Screen Meets Silver Bells’. As someone who has only been in Singapore for a few months and never witnessed the magic of the show before, however, I must … Continue reading The Muse: ‘Crazy Christmas 2012’ Review
God of Carnage is a play that involves four grown ups screaming at each other for an hour and a half without a change of costume, set, or lighting. On the surface Yasmina Reza’s black comedy of manners is a recipe for disaster, but it has gone on to win a string of prestigious awards … Continue reading The Muse: ‘God of Carnage’ Review
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