With a focus on queer characters and queer stories, this workshop is an introduction to developing character-driven queer drama for stage and screen. Join award-winning Scottish playwright and screenwriter James Ley, as he facilitates his favourite creative-thinking and playwriting exercises to help you harness queer joy in your writing. This workshop will accept participants who […]
About the Programme Five years on and PRESSPLAY returns with its headlining programme LASTPLAY, featuring iconic acts in local, alternative music. In this year’s iteration of LASTPLAY, we’re bringing the gig from our public libraries, right to you live in the centre of the Bras Basah Bugis area. Join us for an evening of soulful […]
Promotions Auto-applied, no promo code needed: 40% concession* rates for students and seniors 20% off buddy tickets Request promo code via email to programmes@bookcouncil.sg to enjoy: 20% off past participants of SBC Academy 10% off for Kinokuniya Privilege Card members * Please be prepared to present your student pass or senior citizen card on the day of […]
Join in this symposium to hear from Cándida Fernández de Calderón, director of the Fomento Cultural Citibanamex. A.C., Mexico, as she discusses her work with craftsmen to preserve and promote Mexican heritage. Other speakers include Lidia Riveros, Tracy Tang, and Denisonde Simbol, who worked with diverse communities to amplify their voices in the Manila Galleon: […]
This International Women’s Day, join us for a conversation about the power of women's voices in comics with creators from Difference Engine, an independent comics publisher based in Singapore. Tackling big topics through small but powerful publications within the DE Shorts imprint, Andeasyand (Creator of A Drip. A Drop. A Deluge: A Period Tragicomedy), Vinita […]
‘For You Page’, a Singapore Literature (Sing Lit) campaign led by final year students from NTU Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), is launching “Get Booked’’ – a series of book pop-up events at three well-known cafes from 29 January 2024 to 29 March 2024. During limited periods at Brawn and Brains […]
Promotions for Workshop 1 ONLY 40% concession* rates for students and seniors 20% off past participants of SBC Academy** 10% off for Kinokuniya Privilege Card members** * Discount is automatic, participants will have to present their student pass or senior citizen card on day of talk for verification purposes. ** Request promo code via email […]
Welcome to Cupid's Book Club - an evening of lively book discussions with some of Asia's most established romance novelists. Catch a rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of Filipino romance authors Mica De Leon (Love On The Second Read), Catherine Dellosa (For the Win), Claire Betita de Guzman (Sudden Superstar). Discover the enchanting worlds they've […]
As part of the Philippines’ Guest of Honour Country activities for the 2025 Frankfurt Buchmesse (FBM), the organizing committee has called for submissions to the Philippine Pavilion Book Exhibition. The 2000-square-meter pavilion in Germany will cradle the book exhibition that will showcase the distinguished titles from a century of publishing in the country, inclusive of […]
Promotions 40% concession* rates for students and seniors 20% off past participants of SBC Academy** 20% off buddy tickets* 10% off for Kinokuniya Privilege Card members** * Discount is automatic (for concession, participants will have to present their student pass or senior citizen card on the day of the talk for verification purposes). ** Request […]
