An Interview with comedian Sam See on the comedy scene, moving to the UK, and his critically-acclaimed show ‘Government Approved Sex’

After spending almost all of his life in Singapore, Sam See is finally ready for a more long-term change of environment. As a last hurrah to the country, the critically-acclaimed stand-up comedian is bringing his hit show Government Approved Sex to the Drama Centre Theatre for one night only, before moving to London to fully embrace and explore his career in comedy. “Government Approved Sex … Continue reading An Interview with comedian Sam See on the comedy scene, moving to the UK, and his critically-acclaimed show ‘Government Approved Sex’

Preview: Crazy Christmas™ Balls of the Belles by Dream Academy

It’s only October, but already we’re gearing up for the holiday season in December. And what better way to celebrate than in true Dream Academy®’s tradition, with the return of their Crazy Christmas™ comedy sketch show. Now in its 11th instalment, get ready to meet the beguiling Belles of the Christmas Ball as they meet ‘Bridget Tan’, as she gets ready for her desperate debutante … Continue reading Preview: Crazy Christmas™ Balls of the Belles by Dream Academy

Preview: Sam See – Government Approved Sex

During the pandemic, Sam See was asked by the Singapore government to run a series of educational panels in the National Library about love and sex. What came out of it became the sex education that you’ve never had. Welcome to Government Approved Sex, finally making its full debut on 17th November in Singapore, after runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Melbourne International … Continue reading Preview: Sam See – Government Approved Sex

Review: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

Microaggressions make for poignant, hard-hitting jokes that reveal the reality of being a racial minority. Why is Rishi Budhrani, a born and bred Singaporean-Indian, considered an ‘artificial Indian’? Is it because he is ‘fair for an Indian’? Because he ended up becoming a ‘joker’ onstage? Confused by these stereotypical assumptions, Rishi embarks on a stand-up comedy journey to figure out exactly how he should identify. … Continue reading Review: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

Preview: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

Rishi Budhrani, Singapore’s top comedian, actor and host, is set for a brand new stand-up show this September. Playing at the Drama Centre Theatre from 29th to 30th September, Artificial Indian explores themes of identity – with possible special appearance by some artificial intelligence. After becoming the first stand-up comedian to host the National Day Parade last year, doing an entire sold-out stand-up comedy show … Continue reading Preview: Artificial Indian by Rishi Budhrani

Review: Kumar Guilty by Ra Ra Productions and Base Entertainment Asia

No holds barred. With all his years in comedy, Kumar has always seemed like someone who boldly moves forward, never one to be slowed down by regret. A force of nature taking human form, Kumar is the kind of performer who never holds back, forever unabashedly, unapologetically frank with his remarks and jokes, and always keeping it real and genuinely himself onstage. Which is precisely … Continue reading Review: Kumar Guilty by Ra Ra Productions and Base Entertainment Asia

Preview: Kumar Guilty

Are you guilty or not? Following the sell-out seasons of Kumar Unmasked and Kumar Locks Down, Kumar Guilty is coming to you this Jul with hysterically humorous acts that will make you face your deepest, darkest secrets and desires. Straightforward and blatantly honest, watch Kumar unravel the secrets and desires around you, which you will surely want to find out! A local comedian and icon … Continue reading Preview: Kumar Guilty

Preview: George Town Festival 2023

GEORGE TOWN, PENANG – The annual George Town Festival (GTF) returns from 15th to 30th July 2023, promising a spectacular celebration of art, culture, and heritage for all to experience. The 16-day festival presents a myriad of outstanding artistic works by Malaysian and international artists, featuring productions across varied art forms ranging from traditional, contemporary, experimental, and multidisciplinary. This makes George Town Festival 2023 the … Continue reading Preview: George Town Festival 2023

Performing Video Games: An Interview with award-winning ‘The Dark Room’ creator John Robertson

What if you could play a video game in real life, making decisions that have actual consequences on how you progress, and even stand to win an attractive reward at the end? That’s kind of what John Robertson does with his award-winning show The Dark Room. Originating as a YouTube series with over 4 million views and counting, and spawning a videogame, 250,000 viewer Twitch … Continue reading Performing Video Games: An Interview with award-winning ‘The Dark Room’ creator John Robertson

★★★★★ Review: Kumar XXX by Dream Academy

Celebrating 30 years of being an icon, Kumar tackles sex, politics and current affairs in his signature, quintessentially Singaporean style. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (George Chan) 9 Additional Writing (Gabrielle Evelena, Jo Tan, Malcolm Oei and Janis Goh) 8 Performance (Kumar) 10 Dancers (Aidil Fitrah, Charmain Ho, Francesca Harriman, Hafeez Hassan, Rocio Yap and Kim Eusope) 10 Choreography (Francesca Harriman and Hafeez Hassan) … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Kumar XXX by Dream Academy