An Interview with Pangdemonium on staging the dramedy of confrontation in ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’

Across the many great works of theatre in the literary canon, Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House possesses an iconic ending scene that ranks among the very best, with a door slamming shut as protagonist Nora Helmer walks away from her husband and children, choosing herself over the constraints of 19th-century domesticity. But what happens to those left behind after that exit? What does it mean … Continue reading An Interview with Pangdemonium on staging the dramedy of confrontation in ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’

Arts of Hong Kong: The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2025 opens

HONG KONG – The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) officially opened on 28 February with a performance by Italy’s Orchestra of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. This year, more than 1,300 acclaimed international and local artists will stage over 45 programmes in more than 125 performances during the month-long Festival, including four new works/world premieres, five Asian premieres and two co-productions. As of 28 … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: The 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival in 2025 opens

Arts of Hong Kong 2025: M+ celebrates Art March Hong Kong on Sunday, 9 March 2025

To celebrate the annual Art March Hong Kong, M+, Asia’s global museum of contemporary visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK) in Hong Kong, will offer free admission to its General Admission exhibitions on Sunday, 9 March 2025, inviting the community to engage with the captivating charm of this cultural landmark and fostering a deeper appreciation for contemporary visual culture. On Sunday, 9 … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2025: M+ celebrates Art March Hong Kong on Sunday, 9 March 2025

Art What!: Dylan Chan and Daniel Chong’s ‘unfurling murmurs’ at DECK

unfurling murmurs by Dylan Chan and Daniel Chong, draws from the tensions within ephemeral queer moments. Located between fleeting gestures of intimacy, they circulate and exist within the inbetween. Set against the backdrop of DECK’s open ground, the project bridges imagery and materiality, forming structures that both invite and evade. Absent within the site are direct references to figures, hinted only through cut background images. … Continue reading Art What!: Dylan Chan and Daniel Chong’s ‘unfurling murmurs’ at DECK

Preview: March On – Festival For Young Audiences 2025 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Dare to dream this March, as the Esplanade’s annual March On festival for young audiences returns this month, celebrating stories and experiences with a sense of playfulness and wonder, and the power of imagination. This year, the festival is themed around taking little steps to big dreams, encouraging audiences to let their mind wander and explore boundless possibilities with courage. Expect plenty of magical adventures … Continue reading Preview: March On – Festival For Young Audiences 2025 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

★★★★★ Review: ALICE (in wonderland) by Hong Kong Ballet

Bursting with life, this wildly imaginative adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic that both entertains and awes. As a classical style, ballet is an art form that is often thought of as prim and proper, where everything has been coordinated and choreographed to perfection. That stereotype seems to be at direct odds with Lewis Carroll’s novel Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland, which instead embraces non-linearity, surrealism and … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: ALICE (in wonderland) by Hong Kong Ballet

An Interview with Rishi Budhrani and Sharul Channa on marriage, humour and being a comedy power couple

Rishi Budhrani and Sharul Channa are two of Singapore’s leading comedians, with audiences from one end of the island to the other chortling with laughter at their shows. But imagine what they’re capable of together onstage. For those who’ve never experienced The Rishi & Sharul Show before, you’re in luck, as the hit show returns for its third edition, for one night only, at the … Continue reading An Interview with Rishi Budhrani and Sharul Channa on marriage, humour and being a comedy power couple

★★★★★ Review: See You, Anniversary (2025) by Nine Years Theatre

Three years on, See You, Anniversary remains a devastating reflection on our limited time and the ways we cherish it. Originally staged in 2022, Nine Years Theatre’s (NYT) See You, Anniversary was among one of the strongest plays of the year, following a couple over each anniversary of their time together over 29 years. It’s a mundane-sounding premise, but one that, under Nelson Chia’s pen … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: See You, Anniversary (2025) by Nine Years Theatre

★★☆☆☆ Review: Last Luncheon by Le Jeu Studio

More mundane than absurd, this one-man meditation on grief winds up a head-scratcher of a commission that never commits to any one idea long enough to leave an impact. Presented as part of the Esplanade’s Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts, Le Jeu Studio’s Last Luncheon, conceived, directed, and performed by veteran theatre practitioner Alvin Chiam, aims to be a meditative journey into solitude, grief, … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Last Luncheon by Le Jeu Studio

★★★★☆ Review: Human Condition VIII by Greenray Theatre Company

Hearty family comedy-drama that strikes a chord with retirees and its discussion of existential issues. Taiwan’s Greenray Theatre Company presents Human Condition VIII as part of the Esplanade’s Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts, and delivers a heartwarming, humorous, and at times bittersweet glimpse into the often-overlooked struggles of retirees. Written and directed by award-winning Taiwanese artist Wu Nien-Jen, this Singapore premiere brings the latest … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Human Condition VIII by Greenray Theatre Company