Logo
Advertisement
Advertisement

CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Paper Monkey Theatre presents The Nonya Nightingale: A Family-Friendly Peranakan Puppetry Production 

CNA938 Rewind

Paper Monkey Theatre brings Peranakan culture to life in The Nonya Nightingale, a puppetry production that combines toy theatre, object puppetry, music, and storytelling. Justine Moss speaks with Andy Pang, Director of The Nonya Nightingale, and Benjamin Ho, artistic director of Paper Monkey Theatre and The Nonya Nightingale playwright and dive into how the production has evolved since its early runs, what it takes to perform for very young audiences, the craft and physicality behind the puppets, and why puppetry can be such a powerful way for children to connect with emotions and heritage. 

Resume Pause 18 min
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - #TalkBack: Don’t pick up a rat!

You might have seen the video of a rat running across a table at Lucky Plaza’s food court, shocking diners mid-meal. A man then stepped in and appeared to grab it with a tablecloth, but was that the right move? Daniel Martin speaks with Bernard Chan, Operations General Manager at Anticimex – a pest control company.

Resume Pause 18 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Systemic issues? What’s behind student care centre closures?

Two student care centres have shut, and the Education Services Union says this points to 'deeper structural issues'. What’s really going on beneath these closures? Daniel Martin speaks with Edwin Sam, Director of Redwood Psychology. 

Resume Pause 13 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - 59 Countries & Counting - The Globetrotting Travels of Chiropractor Dr Clara White

In ‘Destination Anywhere’, Melanie Oliveiro finds out about the travel adventures of Canadian chiropractor Dr. Clara White from Purely Family Chiropractic. Dr Clara – who has been to 59 countries and counting – will recall unforgettable memories like exploring the Patagonia region, hiking in Kyrgyzstan, trekking along Nepal’s Annapurna Circuit, and what she got up to while spending two months in Peru. Dr Clara will also talk about her numerous chiropractic missions around the world.

Resume Pause 17 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - Of the Afterlife & Following False Idols – Life According to Music Man YAØ

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro catches up with YAØ a Singaporean singer/songwriter/producer who has just released his latest single “Hereafter” which is described as a reflective song about faith, accountability, and life beyond material success. He’ll also talk about the messages behind his singles “Idolize” and the love song “All My Life” – inspired by his wife. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians - like YAØ - at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.

Resume Pause 29 mins
Bookmark
Bookmark

CNA938 Rewind - "What big eyes you have!” - Wild Rice's staging of ‘Red Riding Hood’

In ‘Made in SG’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the creatives involved in the production ‘Red Riding Hood’ staged by local theatre company Wild Rice. Based on the classic children’s tale “Little Red Riding Hood”, the production promises to be one that’s full of humour, Singaporean flavours, and catchy original. Ezzat Alkaff, Assistant Director of ‘Red Riding Hood’, actor Seah Janice who plays Little Red and actor Rino Junior John who plays the Wolf will talk about how interactive the production is and how it’s aimed at the young and the young at heart.

Resume Pause 30 mins
Bookmark