Month: September 2016

Arts, Local Event, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde by The Finger Players

The Finger Players return to the stage this October with Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde.  Starring Hitler tells the story of the Jewish holocaust from a new perspective, in an allegory to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic The Strange Tale of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The play mashes up history and fiction, painting a portrait of Jekyll as a young painter by day who turns into anti-Semitic terrorist … Continue reading Preview: Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde by The Finger Players

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Experimental, Food, Review, Reviews

Gelato Festival 2016: Firenze

When we travelled to Italy in September, the weather was sweltering, with the sun tanning our skin till we were several shades darker.Thankfully, we were lucky enough to be in Florence at the same time as the annual Gelato Festival Finale was taking place! Gelato, for those not in the know, is basically Italian for ice-cream, and often considered lower in fat but higher in sugar … Continue reading Gelato Festival 2016: Firenze

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Local Event, London, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Eurydice by Couch Theatre

Hot on the heels of New Opera’s Orpheus in the Underworld comes yet another play that will be taking on the Grecian Orpheus myth. Coming to the Drama Centre Black Box this September, Couch Theatre, established in 2013, will be producing their fourth production: Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice. Cast of Eurydice. From left: Shu Yi Ching; Uday Duggal; Ivan Choong; Natalie Yeap; Jasmine Blundell; Adi Jamaludin; Ejaz … Continue reading Preview: Eurydice by Couch Theatre

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Local Event, London, Preview, Theatre

Preview: XXX – The Very W!LD RICE BALL!

Forget chicken rice balls; the annual Rice Ball is back to seduce, sensualise and even scandalise you with a night of fun and entertainment, brought to you by none other than W!ld Rice, after having just concluded a successful sold-out run for all shows at the 2016 Singapore Theatre Festival. This year’s ball, presented by Swiss watch company Hublot, is titled XXX. Why XXX? W!ld Rice promises … Continue reading Preview: XXX – The Very W!LD RICE BALL!

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Experimental, London, Review, Reviews, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Review: Plaything of the Gods by Intercultural Theatre Institute (8/9/16)

Have you ever wondered just how in control of your life you are? Plaything of the Gods is literally about that – hypothesising that human beings are simply puppets, providing entertainment value for higher beings. Written and directed by Bambang ‘Besur’ Suryono, ITI’s full-time faculty member, Plaything of the Gods is a theatrical production based on the traditional Indonesian dance Wayang Wong and is set … Continue reading Review: Plaything of the Gods by Intercultural Theatre Institute (8/9/16)

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Arts, Local Event, Review, Reviews, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

REVIEW: ART by SRT 04/09/16

Have you ever been to an art gallery and questioned your presence there? Or looked at a painting and wondered why people call it art? Ever wondered how such a seemingly “basic” piece can reach such a significant amount of money? Then SRT’s ART is for you. We took a while to navigate the National Gallery but eventually managed to find the performance space (apparently … Continue reading REVIEW: ART by SRT 04/09/16

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Arts, Experimental, Local Event, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: #FOODPORN by Chop Chili Chop Co.

  #FOODPORN is a new theatre piece from the Chop Chili Chop Co. Taking the stage are sisters Qing and Ting to educate and entertain audience members abut all things food, from goji berries to sinful fried mars bars. Described as an experiment involving two girls, two screens, and a whole lot of food, come down to get a taste of what goes on behind the scenes … Continue reading Preview: #FOODPORN by Chop Chili Chop Co.

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