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Arts, Drama Centre, Pangdemonium, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: TANGO by Pangdemonium

2017 is a year of great fear and trepidation. Surrounded by an uncertain political climate tending towards conservatism, it’s easy to make the claim that nothing is sacred anymore, and immediately attack institutions undergoing great change. In conservative Singapore, homosexuality still doesn’t sit well with a good number of citizens, with controversy arising from even family friendly films such as Beauty and the Beast, resulting in … Continue reading Review: TANGO by Pangdemonium

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Arts, Competition, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Monologue Slam

The Singapore Monologue Slam (SMS) returns for the second time this September! Pioneering the competitive monologue scene here, the SMS is a platform for young actors and writers to showcase their skills and panache in front of a live audience and a jury panel from both the film and theatre industry. Supported by *SCAPE and Noise Singapore, the competition is open to all 13 to … Continue reading Preview: Monologue Slam

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Legends – Monsters, Mead and Mayhem by Hammer & Tongs Theatre Company

Praised for their fast paced, hilarious and polished performances, Hammer & Tongs returns this year with an all new show – Legends. Having previously performed MYTHS and Arabian Nights at the Blue Elephant Theatre, this time around, the troupe will be adapting Norse legends of olde for the stage, promising yet another rollicking fun adventure about gods and monsters, vikings and the underworld. Legends: Monsters, Mead and Mayhem … Continue reading Preview: Legends – Monsters, Mead and Mayhem by Hammer & Tongs Theatre Company

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

Review: Ma Vie de Courgette dir. Claude Barras (French Animation Film Festival 2017)

Stop-motion animation has come a long way since the early days of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Aardman Animations, with new studios such as Laika taking up the mantle and creating gorgeous works of art, coupled with engaging, intimate storylines. Claude Barras’ Ma Vie de Courgette continues that trend, and despite its bug-eyed, blue-haired protagonist and innocuous sounding title, possesses a deeply powerful story that will resonate with … Continue reading Review: Ma Vie de Courgette dir. Claude Barras (French Animation Film Festival 2017)

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Food, Review, Singapore

Review: Makan-Tastic at Yishun by Dine Inn

10am, Mother’s Day 2017. The carpark behind Block 414 Yishun Ring Road begins filling up with people carrying food to the pavilion nearby just in time for the start of Dine-Inn’s Makan-Tastic newest community event. Famished customers were at the ready, and the various hosts prepared themselves for the onslaught of hungry hungry people. Dine Inn’s latest ‘Makan-tastic’ event united willing hosts from their app with curious diners … Continue reading Review: Makan-Tastic at Yishun by Dine Inn

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Arts, Music, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Review: A Night At The Musical With Three Phantoms

Andrew Lloyd Webber fans were in luck this week when not one but THREE former Phantoms from Webber’s Phantom of the Opera were in town this week to perform at the musical revue A Night At The Musical with Three Phantoms. Together with an additional four performers, the unforgettable night was a series of showstopping musical numbers, cheeky stories from behind the scenes and of course, a ton … Continue reading Review: A Night At The Musical With Three Phantoms

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Students, Theatre

Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

The 2017 Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) graduating class will be presenting their Final Year Individual Projects (FYiP) this May over two weeks. Considered one of the ITI’s most insightful presentations, the FYiP presentation will feature original works conceived and performed by the graduating class of actor-students. ​. From the revelation of a tragedy behind a victim’s life, the pressures of age and marriage, to exploring personal … Continue reading Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

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Arts, London, Review, Theatre

Review: The Treatment at The Almeida Theatre

Martin Crimp’s The Treatment is a scathing look at the cutthroat film industry in America, as a naive young woman is taken and swallowed whole by a group of vicious film producers as they chop and change her harrowing story to fit the needs of Hollywood. Under Lyndsey Turner’s capable hand, what appears to initially be a couple’s therapy session quickly give way to something completely different. … Continue reading Review: The Treatment at The Almeida Theatre

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Arts, London, Review, Theatre

Review: Angels in America by the National Theatre

Set to be the theatrical event of the year, Angels In America is finally on at the National Theatre with a stellar cast, including television’s Russell Tovey and Oscar-nominated Andrew Garfield. Having first premiered in 1991 and 1992, Tony Kushner’s magnum opus is as intimate in narrative as it is epic in scope, tackling morality and mortality in the land of the free amidst the backdrop of … Continue reading Review: Angels in America by the National Theatre

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Preview, Singapore, Sports

Preview: The Roar of Singapore II

Ringstar Management is proud to present The Roar of Singapore II – The Pride of Singapore, held at the luxurious Resorts World Sentosa this May for a real adrenaline rush and with the feel of a big Las Vegas style event, with a grand total of TEN title fights. Headlining the fight are reigning UBO World Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan ” The Real Deal” Ford vs … Continue reading Preview: The Roar of Singapore II

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