In London’s West End 2020: Andy Nyman and Jenna Russel Join Imelda Staunton For Cast of Hello Dolly! at the Adelphi Theatre

LONDON – Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced that Imelda Staunton has been cast in a new production of Hello, Dolly!, one of the most iconic musicals of all time coming to the Adelphi Theatre in 2020. This brand new production reunites Imelda with director Dominic Cooke, following the critically acclaimed production of Follies at the National Theatre. With an unforgettable score by the legendary Jerry Herman, Hello, Dolly! will … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: Andy Nyman and Jenna Russel Join Imelda Staunton For Cast of Hello Dolly! at the Adelphi Theatre

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Nora – A Doll’s House by the Young Vic and Citizens Theatre (Preview)

‘You’ve lies in the whites of your eyes, Nora. What have you done…?’ LONDON – Nora is the perfect wife and mother. She is dutiful, beautiful and everything is always in its right place. But when a secret from her past comes back to haunt her, her life rapidly unravels. Over the course of three days, Nora must fight to protect herself and her family or … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Nora – A Doll’s House by the Young Vic and Citizens Theatre (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Christopher Reid’s Love, Loss & Chianti (Preview)

LONDON – Robert Bathurst returns to the stage with Love, Loss & Chianti, an exciting double-bill from award-winning British poet Christopher Reid. This is part of the highly anticipated relaunch of Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. A staged adaptation of two books by Reid, Love, Loss & Chianti sees Bathurst star alongside Rebecca Johnson, reprising their roles in the critically acclaimed verse comedy The Song of Lunch, … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Christopher Reid’s Love, Loss & Chianti (Preview)

Laughter Is: Kunal Kamra – Fresher Thoughts (Preview)

Bombay-based stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra arrives at the Nexus Auditorium this February to deliver his signature brand of comic punches, insights, and truth bombs, with a re-run of his previous show Fresher Thoughts!  Known for being the host of the popular political-comedy podcast ‘Shut Up Ya Kunal’, after 8 years in advertising, Kamra started doing stand-up in 2013. He rose through the ranks at blistering pace and is … Continue reading Laughter Is: Kunal Kamra – Fresher Thoughts (Preview)

Preview: The Maltese Tenor – Joseph Calleja presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Superstar tenor Joseph Calleja joins the Singapore Symphony Orchestra for a one-off concert, on 10th January 2020. Conducted by David Giménez Carreras, the concert will include arias from much-loved operas by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi and many more. Among the programme’s highlights are “E lucevan le stelle” from Puccini’s Tosca and “Una furtiva lagrima” from Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore. Blessed with a golden-age voice that routinely inspires … Continue reading Preview: The Maltese Tenor – Joseph Calleja presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Laughter Is: An Interview with Kenny Sebastian – The Most Interesting Person In The Room

Kenny Sebastian has had one heck of a fascinating childhood. Born to a father in the Navy, Kenny grew up travelling across various cities in India, never staying in one place for too long. Some might see that as a problem, not being able to put down roots in any particular place, but for the Indian comedian, it’s an experience that’s only led to his … Continue reading Laughter Is: An Interview with Kenny Sebastian – The Most Interesting Person In The Room

Review: MILIEU 2019 by Frontier Danceland

★★★☆☆ (Performance attended 15/11/19) Double bill exploring contrasting ideas of individualism and the community. No man is an island, and no matter who we are or where we’re born, there is a truth universally acknowledged that in our lives, we must inevitably deal with a community and our relationship with them at some point. That is an issue that lies at the heart of Frontier … Continue reading Review: MILIEU 2019 by Frontier Danceland

In London’s West End 2021: Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre

LONDON – After all these years, still can’t get Lady Marmalade out of your head? Moulin Rouge! is about to come back in vogue to London come 2021, as producers Global Creatures announce the UK premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre in London in March 2021. “After ten years in development, and following the fantastic response to Moulin Rouge! The Musical in New York, we are thrilled … Continue reading In London’s West End 2021: Moulin Rouge at the Piccadilly Theatre

Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Singapore Poetry on the Sidewalks (S.P.O.T.S.) by Sing Lit Station (Preview)

Wrapping up the Punggol edition of the National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood programme is a final weekend of free for all art activities around the neighbourhood. Of note would be Sing Lit Station’s Singapore Poetry on the Sidewalks (S.P.O.T.S.), a public art project hoping to bring Singapore literature straight to the heartlands. Excerpts of Sing Lit poetry are inscribed along the pavilions of Waterway Point … Continue reading Arts In Your Neighbourhood: Singapore Poetry on the Sidewalks (S.P.O.T.S.) by Sing Lit Station (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War of the Worlds – The Immersive Experience by dotdotdot (Review)

Blockbuster multi-room experience uniting live theatre with immersive technology. LONDON – It’s hard to deny that immersive experience fever has taken over London. Each year, more and more new companies have emerged in an attempt to break into that market, each trying to differentiate themselves from the last with better ideas, and a longer lasting impression that stays with audience members long after leaving the space. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War of the Worlds – The Immersive Experience by dotdotdot (Review)