Category: Arts

Arts, Experimental, Film, London, Review

Review: Metamorphoses dir. Christophe Honore

In a land of whimsical gods and terrifying monsters, the only constant is change. Christophe Honore boldly takes Ovid’s classic narrative poem of the Roman gods and brings it into the modern world in a heady blend of lush cinematography, alluring erotica and dreamy violence. This new take on Metamorphoses follows young student Europa (Amira Akili) as she plays truant and meets the devilishly charming Jupiter (Sebastien … Continue reading Review: Metamorphoses dir. Christophe Honore

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Arts, Mastercard Theatres, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Review: Cosentino – Anything is Possible by BASE Entertainment Asia

When was the last time you really, truly believed in magic? If you feel like you’ve lost the enchantment of belief with the drone of adulthood, then we cannot recommend a better show than Cosentino: Anything Is Possible to re-awaken that inner child and put your faith in the power of magic. International Magician of the Year Cosentino sure knows how to make an entrance. Starting off … Continue reading Review: Cosentino – Anything is Possible by BASE Entertainment Asia

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Arts, Centre 42, Children's Theatre, Chinese Theatre, Review, Singapore, The Theatre Practice, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: The Little Child by Short One Player Theater

Puppet theatre often gets saddled with the assumption that it’s meant for children. But at The Little Child, Taiwanese theatre company Short One Player Theater proves that puppetry can tackle some of the most difficult topics and make them accessible to both kids and adults. The Little Child was inspired by director Wei-Chun Chan’s experiences visiting his comatose father in hospital as a child. Using the memory … Continue reading Review: The Little Child by Short One Player Theater

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Finger Players, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre

Preview: The Spirits Play by The Finger Players

The Finger Players bring back local theatre legend Kuo Pao Kun’s undying classic The Spirits Play this October as part of their Contemporary Classics season. The Spirits Play follows five Japanese spirits as they attempt to recollect and organize their jumbled memories from their life living and dying in the Second World War. As they slowly recall the atrocities and horrors of war, they become increasingly troubled and shocked by … Continue reading Preview: The Spirits Play by The Finger Players

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Arts, Finger Players, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre

Preview: Poop! by The Finger Players

“When is life worth living; when is death worth celebrating?” Last staged in 2010, The Finger Players are bringing back Chong Tze Chien’s Poop! as part of their Contemporary Classics season. With a cute title like Poop!, the last thing you’d expect from this play is an incredibly moving reflection and depiction of death and bereavement, as a father commits suicide, his wife grieves, their daughter wonders and his mother laughs. … Continue reading Preview: Poop! by The Finger Players

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Arts, Esplanade Recital Studio, Music, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatres

Preview: On Display – A Musical Cabaret

Musical theatre fans, you’re in luck this September, as performers Matheus Ting and Valerie Choo produce and star in an all new, one day only musical theatre revue! The LaSalle musical theatre graduates have come a long way since appearing on the local theatre and tv scene, and it’s always heartening to see young up and coming local talent strike it out on their own … Continue reading Preview: On Display – A Musical Cabaret

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Experimental, M1 Chinese Theatre Festival, Review, Singapore, The Theatre Practice, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Review: Blank Run by The Theatre Practice

How can one bear to remember a traumatic memory, much less re-create it? Directed by Kuo Jian Hong, Blank Run is The Theatre Practice’s attempt at doing just that, and uses the memory of a sexual assault as their starting point for their exploration of the deep imprint it leaves on its victims. At the centre of Blank Run is performer Gloria Ang, who also came up with the … Continue reading Review: Blank Run by The Theatre Practice

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Arts, Review, SIFA 2017, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Singapore International Festival of Arts, Theatre

SIFA 2017: Inspiration for the Soul (Open Homes Week 3 Review)

It’s the final weekend of Open Homes, and this time around, we stuck around in familiar territory in the East. Today, the homes we visited were inhabited each by an incredibly strong, determined woman: Wendy Wand in her home at Frankel in the afternoon and Anthea Ong’s ‘Bliss Loft’ in Marine Crescent. Both of their performances happened to touch on their stories of divorce, and how they’ve … Continue reading SIFA 2017: Inspiration for the Soul (Open Homes Week 3 Review)

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Arts, Film, Singapore

Review: RYDE dir. Brian Visciglia

One of the strangest things about the 21st century is how comfortable we are simply calling for a ride in a stranger’s car through apps like Uber. After all, our parents always told us never to talk to strangers, let alone get into their cars. Which is why Ryde has such an interesting, believable premise for a horror/thriller film. What if your driver turned out to be … Continue reading Review: RYDE dir. Brian Visciglia

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Arts, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2017 (Part 1)

The annual Singapore Night Festival turns TEN this August and with it comes an all new edition that’s bigger and better than ever! Whether you’re completely new to Singapore’s biggest outdoor performing arts festival, or have already forged countless magical memories over the past decade, expect to be dazzled and delighted by the many installations and performance art all around the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct this … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2017 (Part 1)

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