Somnogram
Farfetched as it may sound, this play explores themes of disconnect, isolation and death during a freak snowstorm in Singapore. Six characters caught in a cafe on New Year’s Eve confront their past, present and future through dream interpretation and eternal recurrence.
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How Loneliness Goes
A world premiere at the festival, this photography exhibition explores the sense of modern isolation in Singapore, one of the most densely populated countries in the world. By accomplished local photographer Nguan, it places people among the city’s architecture and mundane HDB locations.
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
This one-man stage piece by Iranian artist Nassim Soleimanpour, who is himself unable to leave Iran because of his refusal to perform national service, will be performed by Singaporean actors Lim Kay Siu, Pam Oei, Benjamin Kheng and Karen Tan. Each actor will take turns performing the play over four nights.
The Duchamp Syndrome
A Mexican janitor in New York starts to make imaginary friends with things like toys, marionettes and even an iRobot Roomba out of loneliness. Although this play is about the American Dream, it’s ultimately about making our mothers proud.
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Roxy Music Warehouse
A veteran in the vinyl biz just opened a second branch with an enormous collection of over 30,000 records.
Sync Korean Tapas Bar
A Korean tapas bar brimming with tons of K-dramas and music where you can load up on reimagined classic dishes.
Syun
Japanese celeb chef Hal Yamashita's first overseas outpost does Kobe-inspired modern Japanese cuisine.
Alcohocalpyse NYE
The cheeky Duxton Road bar, famous for their grafitti wall with a mug shot line-up, throws a good ol’ fashioned New Year’s Eve party full of debauchery. There’s tons of beers, wines and cocktails to go round and there’s no dress code or cover charge.