We round off our coverage of the inaugural Asian Youth Theatre Festival with our reviews of Jayaprana & Layonsari by Gigi Art of Dance, Beder Meye (Snake Charmer Girl) by Prachyanat, and a review of last Friday’s forum theatre piece Jangan Kurang Ajar (Don’t Be Rude) by Adib Kosnan & Tumpil Yang Tampil. Read more below: Jayaprana & Layonsari by Gigi Art of Dance (Indonesia) Hailing … Continue reading Review: Asian Youth Theatre Festival Day 3
If there’s one performance that’s bound to make you believe in eternal love, it’s Romeo and Juliet. And what better way to experience the timeless story of star crossed lovers than with the Stuttgart Ballet’s production of John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet? John Cranko was artistic director of the Stuttgart Ballet when he choreographed what is now considered the definitive ballet version of the Bard’s tragic … Continue reading Review: Romeo & Juliet by The Stuttgart Ballet
One of the finest Parisian cabaret acts rolls into town this week; if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, well…what are you waiting for? Brought in by Base Entertainment Asia to Singapore on the first leg of their Asian tour, Crazy Horse Paris has an esteemed history of over 50 years of coming up with the slickest, sexiest choreography to grace the stage, with impeccably … Continue reading Top Notch Cabaret Crazy Horse Paris Gallops Into Singapore This Week
World renowned, Olivier-Award winning German ballet company the Stuttgart Ballet returns to the Esplanade this October with their beloved adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Considered one of most definitive classical dance versions of the play, prepare yourselves for an unforgettable burst of inspired choreography in John Cranko’s iconic treatment of Romeo and Juliet. Following the tale of two teenaged, star-crossed lovers, this version of Romeo and Juliet first … Continue reading Preview: John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet by the Stuttgart Ballet
In our hectic lives, when was the last time you took a moment to really step back to see just where you are? First showcased as a work in progress at RAW Moves’ RAWGround earlier this year, Walk Slowly has since been developed into a full scale piece. As the culmination to RAW Moves’ 2017 Season, the theme of ‘Clutter’ was brought to a close in this work’s … Continue reading Review: Walk Slowly 慢慢走 by RAW Moves
When one thinks of Flamenco, the image that comes to mind is undoubtedly that of the female Flamenco dancer, stamping her heels into the floor with rapid movements as she sweeps across the floor in a bright, ruffled dress. But today, we learnt that the art of Flamenco consists of much more than just that, and there’s plenty about it to be completely bowled over by. … Continue reading Review: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 – Gypsy Jazz Flamenco by Admission Nation LLC
This October, the Esplanade has a real treat for flamenco fans in Singapore. Enter The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017, featuring two spectacular flamenco shows featuring only the best talents from the sexy, dazzling world of flamenco – including ‘Golden Couple’ soloist/choreographer Sonia Olla and singer Ismael Fernandez, both of whom have even worked with legendary pop star Madonna on her Rebel Heart Tour (which came … Continue reading Preview: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 By Admission Nation LLC
Do you ever get that feeling inside your bones to just get up and move? The National Arts Council is bringing back the Got To Move nationwide dance movement for the third time this October, and whether you’re a prima ballerina or think you have two left feet, there’s more than enough activities and programmes to cater to each and every level of dancer! Got … Continue reading Preview: Got To Move 2017 by National Arts Council
60 years is a long time for a musical to still go strong, but there’s a timeless charm to West Side Story that keep audiences coming back each and every time for another dose of Tony and Maria’s epic love story. Inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story shifts the setting to the Upper West Side of New York City, where two rival immigrant … Continue reading Review: West Side Story by BASE Entertainment Asia
West Side Story opened last night to resounding applause, and we can’t wait to catch it tonight! We’ll of course be letting you guys know what we thought of it in our review (stay tuned for that), but before the big night, we got a chance to meet the cast and catch a preview of some snippets of tonight’s gala performance at a media call … Continue reading Meeting the Cast of West Side Story!
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