Category: Comedy

Arts, Comedy, Experimental, Music, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Theatres

Review: Diva to the Death by Bite Me Productions

An amazingly fun show with a hilarious, laugh-a-minute script and outrageous characters well-performed by the talented cast. Potential spoilers up ahead! Theatrical dining experiences are still a pretty new concept to Singapore, but with Bite Me Productions’ spectacular debut, they’ve already set the bar pretty high for other shows to follow. From the madcap imagination of Chestnuts creator Jonathan Lim comes Diva to the Death, as he pits jazz … Continue reading Review: Diva to the Death by Bite Me Productions

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

Preview: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy

Think it’s too soon to celebrate another Golden Jubilee? Think again, as Singapore’s favourite drag superstar celebrates his very own 50th birthday in 2018! Dream Academy starts off their 2018 season with a real boom as veteran comedian KUMAR returns to the stage to head his own solo show next February. Directed by Selena Tan and with a writing team headed by Benjamin ‘Miyagi’ Lee, KUMAR 50 plays at … Continue reading Preview: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy

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Arts, Comedy, Dance with Me, Experimental, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Preview: BREAK OUT presented by Mediacorp VizPro

Choi Chul Ki is the gift that keeps on giving. After presenting a grand total of three of his shows in 2017 (Chef, JUMP, and Flying Through Time), the Korean master of non-verbal theatre is back again in 2018 with the return of his bestselling show BREAK OUT.  Since wowing the crowds at Edinburgh in 2007, BREAK OUT has since gone on to charm audiences all over the world from London’s West End to New York, … Continue reading Preview: BREAK OUT presented by Mediacorp VizPro

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Arts, Circus, Comedy, Film, LFF 2016, London, Preview, Review, Singapore

Review: Lost in Paris dir. Dominique Abel & Fiona Gordon

Written, directed by and starring clown-trained duo and couple Dominique Abel and Fiona Gordon, Lost In Paris features their signature whimsical style and is a charming romp into the French city of light. Fiona Gordon stars as a small town Canadian librarian suddenly called to Paris when her aged Aunt Martha (the late Emmanuelle Riva) sends her a distress letter. Packing up her things, Fiona leaves her … Continue reading Review: Lost in Paris dir. Dominique Abel & Fiona Gordon

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Arts, Comedy, Esplanade Recital Studio, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Kalaa Utsavam 2017: Sharul Weds Sharul by Sharul Channa

Sharul Channa is a riot. Or at the very least, she could probably start one easily if she tried, with almost no topic too taboo to tackle. Now, Sharul is happily married (to fellow comedian Rishi Budhrani), but as a strong, independent woman, has her hangups about the deeply misogynistic nature of some Indian traditions. So naturally, in her newest ‘comedic monologue’ (‘so it sounds … Continue reading Kalaa Utsavam 2017: Sharul Weds Sharul by Sharul Channa

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Arts, Comedy, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) by ABA Productions and The Reduced Shakespeare Company

The Reduced Shakespeare Company is back in town for another wicked romp through every student’s favourite texts! Last seen in Singapore in 2013, the three man comedy team will be flying in direct from the USA and present all 37 of the Bard’s plays in just 97 minutes! This September, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare returns with all your favourite hilarious spins on classic tragedies and … Continue reading Preview: The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) by ABA Productions and The Reduced Shakespeare Company

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Arts, Comedy, KC Arts Centre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Review: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2017

It never ceases to amaze us how time and time again, Australia is able to produce a seemingly endless supply of good comedians each year when the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) Roadshow rolls around. Perhaps it has something to do with that cheeky Aussie spirit, where anything goes and no subject goes unturned without being a potential punchline. That spirit, accompanied by a general … Continue reading Review: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2017

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Arts, Comedy, Interview, KC Arts Centre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatres

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Comedian Nath Valvo

Comedian Nath Valvo has become one of the international comedy scene’s fastest rising stars, with sell out shows across major comedy and fringe festivals and regular spots on various television programmes in Australia. The thirty-something year old has made light of literally everything in his life, from parents, to age and sexuality, to his hatred of cats. He’ll be coming down to Singapore this weekend … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Comedian Nath Valvo

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Arts, Comedy, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Preview: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2017

Summer heat getting you weary? Never fear, Australia’s largest comedy festival is back on tour to bring you the freshest and funniest acts! This week, get yourself down to the KC Arts Centre for the 2017 edition of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow! From sketches to song, physical comedy to standup, you’ll be guffawing from start to end with this year’s incredible line-up, featuring … Continue reading Preview: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2017

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Arts, Comedy, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre, Wild Rice

Review: Boeing Boeing by W!ld Rice

Mile-high mayhem may be looming on the horizon, but whichever Star Alliance member you end up flying with, be it Singapore Airlines, Air China or Air India, your ‘in-flight’ entertainment is guaranteed as W!ld Rice returns with a riotous fourth staging of a comedy classic. Boeing Boeing has always been one of W!ld Rice’s classic bestsellers. Ever since the company brought it here and Glen Goei … Continue reading Review: Boeing Boeing by W!ld Rice

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