Category: Comedy

Arts, Comedy, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Theatre Companies, Toy Factory

Toy Factory’s Masters of Comedy: An Interview with Judee Tan and Sugie Phua

As part of the Singapore Chinese Culture Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza, local theatre company Toy Factory has been specially commissioned to create opening show Masters of Comedy 《天才谐星》, premiering this week! Directed by Goh Boon Teck and written by Johsen Ong, the 90 minute show will be performed in Mandarin, and pay tribute to some of our most iconic local comedians, from Bai Yan all the way to Jack … Continue reading Toy Factory’s Masters of Comedy: An Interview with Judee Tan and Sugie Phua

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Arts, Capitol Theatre, Comedy, Dream Academy, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: Happy Ever Laughter 2018 by Dream Academy

Happy Ever Laughter has always been one of the biggest events of Dream Academy’s calendar, and was sorely missed last year. But Dream is more than making up for its absence with an all new edition that’s set to be bigger and better than ever! Now in its fourth instalment, Singapore’s biggest live standup comedy event ups the ante a whole new level with The Battle, … Continue reading Preview: Happy Ever Laughter 2018 by Dream Academy

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Arts, Comedy, Concert, Music, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Theatre Companies, Toy Factory

Preview: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Cultural Extravaganza 2018

  Ever since its opening a year ago, the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) has seen a steady stream of programmes and an ever rising number of visitors as its visibility increases month on month. With the arrival of its first anniversary, the SCCC ushers in the second edition of the SCCC Cultural Extravaganza, as they celebrate and showcase the diversity and vibrancy of local … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Cultural Extravaganza 2018

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Arts, Comedy, Experimental, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre.

Review: Gamarjobat Asia Tour 2018 presented by LOL Events

Irreverent humour and physical comedy makes this Japanese duo’s act easy to swallow and laugh with. Mimetic comedy is becoming an increasingly rare art form in today’s day and age, so it’s always an absolute delight whenever there’s a chance to see it being performed. Last weekend, that came in the form of Japanese duo Gamarjobat, as they stopped over at the Drama Centre as … Continue reading Review: Gamarjobat Asia Tour 2018 presented by LOL Events

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Arts, Comedy, Concert, Dance with Me, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Hong Kong Arts Festival 2018

The Hong Kong Arts Festival has returned this year with yet another fantastic lineup of the very best arts productions from all around the world. From mindboggling theatre to soul stirring music, you’ll find an eclectic mix of events that will appeal to any and every person visiting the festival. Having started on 23rd February, the festival is already well under way and is set … Continue reading Preview: Hong Kong Arts Festival 2018

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Arts, Comedy, Experimental, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre.

Gamarjobat: An Interview with Masters of Mime Ketch! and HIRO-PON

Japanese comedy duo Ketch! and HIRO-PON will catch your attention from a distance. Clad in their signature suits and sunglasses, and boasting a red and yellow mohawk respectively, the two of them form Gamarjobat, a word that translates to ‘Hello’ in Georgian. First achieving fame at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gamarjobat specialises in silent comedy and mime, with outrageous acts that transcend age, culture and … Continue reading Gamarjobat: An Interview with Masters of Mime Ketch! and HIRO-PON

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Arts, Comedy, Drama Centre Black Box, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatres

Review: Sharul Channa Is A Pottymouth

Sharul Channa fully embraces her title in this no holds barred, completely unfiltered performance. Sharul Channa occasionally receives a request from her father for jokes he can share at the temple. We can only hope that he’s never tried, because just about all of them would be far too inappropriate to tell there. From making light of mourners at a funeral to unflinchingly talking about … Continue reading Review: Sharul Channa Is A Pottymouth

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Arts, Comedy, Dream Academy, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy

Singapore’s Queen of Comedy shows he’s still no drag at age 50 with a celebration shrouded in joy and laughter.  There is no argument that Kumar is a national icon. Dream Academy artistic director and longtime collaborator and friend Selena Tan has made an absolutely on point decision to stage Kumar 50, giving Singapore’s very own Queen of Comedy a golden jubilee to end all others. Sweeping … Continue reading Review: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy

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Arts, Comedy, Review, Singapore

Review: AEG Presents Russell Peters – DEPORTED World Tour

It’s funny cause it’s true.  Russell Peters is one of those comedians you never forget. But it’s not just for having coined one liners like “Be a man, do the right thing!”, there’s something incredibly convincing about the unabashed way he delivers his punchlines that makes you just want to laugh out loud. It’s no wonder then that on the very first Asian stop of … Continue reading Review: AEG Presents Russell Peters – DEPORTED World Tour

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Review: A Date With Dwayne – Let’s Go Steady! by Dwayne Lau

Dwayne Lau and friends showcase love in all its forms in this brave, heartfelt show.  Dwayne Lau is a man who cuts to the chase. After all, it’s only the second time he’s staging his sketch/revue show A Date with Dwayne, and already, he’s inviting audience members into his house! Held at the ITE College Central Black Box, A Date With Dwayne – Let’s Go … Continue reading Review: A Date With Dwayne – Let’s Go Steady! by Dwayne Lau

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