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CNA
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Gank – a go-to monetisation platform for content creators & influencers
CNA938 Rewind Play In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Caine Teo, CEO and co-founder of Gank, a creator monetisation platform based in Singapore. Teo will discuss how Gank was established and how it operates: connecting financial systems in various Southeast Asian countries to localise payment options for content creators & influencers. Kitz Cua, a Filipino content creator and cosplay artist will talk about how Gank helps streamline her current and future earnings as she games and produces content online. CNA938 Rewind - Actor Julie Wee on playing the ruthless Lady Macbeth in SRT's Shakespeare in the Park In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with actor Julie Wee, now acting as Lady Macbeth in of Singapore Repertory Theatre's staging of Macbeth in their 'Shakespeare in the Park' at Fort Canning. Wee discusses her role as one of William Shakespeare's most iconic and enigmatic women—a character often remembered for her ambition, her ruthlessness, and descent into madness. Wee will also talk about what it's like working with the other cast members, the eye-catching stage design and what it's like doing her 7th Shakespeare in the Park gig. 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - Gank – a go-to monetisation platform for content creators & influencers In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Caine Teo, CEO and co-founder of Gank, a creator monetisation platform based in Singapore. Teo will discuss how Gank was established and how it operates: connecting financial systems in various Southeast Asian countries to localise payment options for content creators & influencers. Kitz Cua, a Filipino content creator and cosplay artist will talk about how Gank helps streamline her current and future earnings as she games and produces content online. 31 mins CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Grains, grounds, and grit — how Kong Qi Herng started a food tech business right out of university Kong Qi Herng is a co-founder of The Moonbeam Company, a food tech company that turns spent grains and coffee grounds into high-fibre snacks like granola and cookies. The company actually began life as a university project while Kong and his two co-founders were still in university. He shares why he feels strongly about reducing food waste and the most valuable lessons about self-management and care he's gained through his entrepreneurial journey. 35 mins CNA938 Rewind - 'That's not me!' Can a LinkedIn gaffe hurt your career? A woman has gone viral for a LinkedIn post tagging former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta, claiming they'd met in Bali – except it wasn't him. How might habits relating to publishing on LinkedIn hurt your career and reputation, instead of helping it? And how can you recover from such gaffes? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Gerald Tan, Projects Director, Avodah People Solutions, to find out. 15 mins
Business Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Shakespeare meets Dune in SRT's futuristic Macbeth
[SINGAPORE] By now, Singapore Repertory Theatre's long-running Shakespeare in the Park series has built a solid reputation for design excellence, and its latest production of Macbeth is no exception. This time, the Bard's famous tragedy is transported from the misty highlands of Scotland to a futuristic desert battlefield, where sand dunes ripple under moody, ochre lighting, and the haunting music of the 'weird sisters' – the three witches that curse Macbeth – drifts through the air. Comparisons with the universe of Frank Herbert's Dune – with its desolate deserts of Arrakis – and Star Wars' planet of Tatooine are entirely justified, as director Guy Unsworth openly cites the films as inspirations. Richard Kent's production design and Gabriel Chan's lighting conjure an atmosphere of raw, oppressive heat – a shimmering wasteland where ambition festers under an evil sun. A Scottish tale more than 1,000 years old has been transported into a futuristic desert landscape for Shakespeare In The Park: Macbeth. PHOTO: SRT As Macbeth, Ghafir Akbar is vulnerable and visibly human – a fresh take that brings surprising tenderness to the role. But for all its emotional nuance, the performance sometimes lacks the volcanic ambition that defines the classic character. This Macbeth feels more like a man swept along by fate than one clawing desperately for power. The primal aggression that makes Macbeth both terrifying and magnetic are tempered, and his rise and fall seem more circumstantial than driven. Julie Wee's Lady Macbeth follows a similar path. Naturally graceful, Wee delivers her lines with her characteristic poise and warmth, but doesn't reach the chilling intensity expected of one of Shakespeare's most bloodthirsty women. Only in her descent into madness does she truly ignite, tapping into the darkness that was previously dormant. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up Both leads are ably supported by Daniel Jenkins as Banquo, Andy Tear as King Duncan and Shane Mardjuki as Macduff. The trio of witches – played by Inch Chua, Melissa May Garcia and Vanessa Kee – lend a spectral effect, with singing that's layered with artificial intelligence-generated distortion. Ghafir Akbar and Julie Wee bring out the humanity of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, and downplay their darkness. PHOTO: SRT The production is notable for its experiments with puppets, using them to depict birds that fly ominously around the stage. While elegant in concept, the execution falls short. The puppetry, operated by the supporting cast, lacks the grace and control needed to elevate the production's eerie atmosphere. Overall, Unsworth's Macbeth is a fresh reimagining that succeeds in merging Shakespeare with a sci-fi aesthetic. The world-building is strong and visually striking, replete with its own ancient language, gestures and rituals. But the performances don't always match the ambition of the work. It's a vision of tyranny under a scorching sun – rich and atmospheric, but a few shades shy of greatness. Shakespeare In The Park: Macbeth runs at Fort Canning Park from now till Jun 1. Tickets from
Time Out
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The best things to do in Singapore this May
Pack a picnic, gather your friends, and stretch out on the grass under the stars as Singapore's most anticipated outdoor theatre event is back. From May 7, Shakespeare in the Park returns to the lush grounds of Fort Canning Park, where over 300,000 audience members have revelled in the magic of its live outdoor productions beneath the night sky. And this time, it's bringing you a night of power, and paranoia with the Bard's iconic tragedy Macbeth – but with a bold, modern spin. Watch award-winning actor Ghafir Akbar don the crown as Macbeth, with Julie Wee as the ever-persistent Lady Macbeth. In this reimagining, the king's hunger for power feels unsettlingly familiar, mirroring a world where social media, capitalism, and the relentless chase for success push people to their limits. Will he be able to survive this world? There's only one way to find out. With an epic, futuristic outdoor set, this production promises live cinematic grandeur, puppetry, and enough theatrical sorcery to make even the witches envious. Tickets start from $68. Enjoy an additional free ticket with every five tickets purchased here. here.
