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CultureOctober 18, 2017July 25, 2024

Review: Singapore’s Perspectives Film Festival Looks at The Haunting Rise of ISIS in Opening Film City of Ghosts

Terrifying but so important; such is Matthew Heineman's powerful new documentary about the rise of the Islamic State in the Syrian city of Raqqa durin…

CultureOctober 15, 2017May 14, 2018

5 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 16 October to 22 October 2017

This week, celebrate Symmetry's fifth birthday with free-flow BBQ at Kampong Glam and watch some of the world's most thought-provoking films at Singap…

City Nomads RadioOctober 13, 2017August 19, 2024

City Nomads Radio: Hawt Hand

Artist by day, DJ by night. Hawt Hand (also known as Dennis) a Singaporean DJ who has just started his weekly gigs at Singapore's house and techno club, Headquarters by The Council. When not dabbling …

CultureOctober 13, 2017July 25, 2024

Theatre Review: Forever Young, The New Jukebox Musical by Sing’Theatre

Fast forward 50 years, and the people we once knew as stalwarts of the Singapore arts scene are now old, wrinkly, and whether by coincidence or not - …

CultureOctober 12, 2017July 25, 2024

Absurd Person Singular: The Stage Club Presents Alan Ayckbourn ‘s Dark Comedy in Singapore

Set in 1970s English suburbia, Absurd Person Singular chronicles the changing fortunes of three married – and wild incompatible – couples. This 1972 p…

CultureOctober 9, 2017October 10, 2017

8 Ways To Celebrate Halloween in Singapore This Year: Parties, Dinners, Movie Screenings, and More

Halloween events are packing one hell of a bloody punch in Singapore this year. From a family-friendly buffet boasting spooky sweet treats to a freaky terrarium-making workshop and horror mash-up at t…

CultureOctober 7, 2017May 14, 2018

5 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 9 October to 15 October 2017

This week, support the visually-impaired with a movie screening at Singapore's resident indie cinema, watch your favourite local thespians in a hilari…

CultureOctober 6, 2017July 25, 2024

We Talk With Hossan Leong, Director of New Jukebox Musical Forever Young

The year is 2067 and a nursing home houses a motley group of actors who were once pillars of the Singapore arts scene. Under the watchful eye of their…

CultureOctober 4, 2017July 25, 2024

Objectifs’ Women in Film 2017 Showcase Shines Spotlight on Singaporean Talents

We don't see enough female filmmakers in the industry, so it's always great to see them get more exposure for their contributions to the arts. In Singapore, we have the annual Women in Film showcase b…

Art & DesignOctober 2, 2017July 24, 2024

5 Things To Do This Week in Singapore: 2 October to 8 October 2017

As we launch into October, watch a short film by an acclaimed Taiwanese artist, jump into a cheeky pool party, swing your hips to reggae at The Projec…

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