Category: Interview

Arts, Interview, musical, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Say his name: ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’ stars Andy Karl and Karis Oka talk about the 2026 Singapore tour

It may still be two months until Singapore officially enters the Netherworld, but Beetlejuice The Musical is already raising the dead. Broadway’s brilliantly bonkers, eight-time Tony-nominated phenomenon will take over the Esplanade Theatre in January 2026. Here on a whirlwind media tour to stir up some trouble are the show’s two leads: Broadway titan Andy Karl (Beetlejuice) and breakout Australian star Karis Oka (Lydia Deetz), … Continue reading Say his name: ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’ stars Andy Karl and Karis Oka talk about the 2026 Singapore tour

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Film, Interview, News, Preview, Singapore

Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 to open with Shu Qi directorial debut ‘Girl / 女孩’, reveals full programme

When the lights dim for this edition of the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), the red carpet is set to shimmer with history in the making. Beloved screen icon Shu Qi will step into a new light as her award-winning directorial debut Girl / 女孩 opens the 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) on 26 November. Filmmaker Shu Qi, lead actor Bai Xiao-Ying and actor-singer … Continue reading Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 to open with Shu Qi directorial debut ‘Girl / 女孩’, reveals full programme

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Interview, Preview, Singapore

Twelve Angry Men, 12 years later: An Interview with Nelson Chia on restaging Nine Years Theatre’s iconic play

A verdict that decides life or death. A clash of prejudice and justice. An intense midnight quarrel leads to the murder of a man. Witnesses take the stand as his 16-year-old son is tried for homicide. With all testimonies against the boy, his fate hangs by a thread as 12 jurors must render the final verdict. In the stifling heat of the jury room, 12 … Continue reading Twelve Angry Men, 12 years later: An Interview with Nelson Chia on restaging Nine Years Theatre’s iconic play

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An Interview with the cast of SRT and La Boite Theatre’s ‘Congratulations, Get Rich!’

Fresh from its acclaimed world premiere in Brisbane, Congratulations, Get Rich! makes its Singapore debut this October, a wickedly funny, heartwarming ghost story that celebrates the beautiful, chaotic mess of being alive. Co-produced by La Boite Theatre, Singapore Repertory Theatre, and Sydney Theatre Company, the play follows Mandy, a woman fighting to save her beloved karaoke business, only to have the night take a supernatural … Continue reading An Interview with the cast of SRT and La Boite Theatre’s ‘Congratulations, Get Rich!’

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Final Bow: An Interview with lead and gezaixi star Sun Tsui-Feng and director/playwright Huang Chih-Kai

In the shifting cultural landscape of 1960s and ’70s Taiwan, when the rise of cinema and television pulled audiences away from the theatre, many feared the extinction of Taiwanese Hokkien opera, better known as gezaixi. Once resplendent in grand indoor theatres, opera troupes were forced onto makeshift outdoor stages, clinging to survival even as their audiences dwindled. It was in this atmosphere of uncertainty that … Continue reading Final Bow: An Interview with lead and gezaixi star Sun Tsui-Feng and director/playwright Huang Chih-Kai

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Pangdemonium’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and stars Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Zachary Pang

Broadway’s most celebrated new musical, Kimberly Akimbo, lands at Singapore’s Victoria Theatre this October to close Pangdemonium’s 2025 season. Winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, this new production by Pangdemonium is pulling out all the stops, providing a rare blend of humour, heartbreak, and humanity. At its heart is Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old girl with a rare ageing condition that makes her … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and stars Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Zachary Pang

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Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 set to put the spotlight on Singapore, championing local films in a changing world

For 12 days this November, cinema lovers will once again gather in darkened halls, to watch films together and feel alive in a shared moment of storytelling. The 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) returns from 26th November to 7th December 2025, and this year’s edition promises something special: a powerful, unapologetic spotlight on local Singaporean voices. More than 30 local films, including features, shorts, … Continue reading Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 set to put the spotlight on Singapore, championing local films in a changing world

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An Interview with Teater Ekamatra on ‘Yusof’, Singapore’s first president, and the man behind the name

During a 1961 National Day mass rally, a man by the name of Yusof Ishak stood before the nation and delivered a watershed speech that galvanised the nation towards unity and solidarity. It was a bold vision for a young country emerging from centuries of colonial rule and only beginning to imagine itself as independent, and four years on, that very gifted man would go … Continue reading An Interview with Teater Ekamatra on ‘Yusof’, Singapore’s first president, and the man behind the name

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Sight Lines Entertainment’s The Dreamcatcher: An Interview with co-creator and writer/director Krish Natarajan

This October, Sight Lines Entertainment returns with the fourth edition of Crack the Case, the immersive theatrical escape game series that has captivated audiences since 2023. In its latest instalment, The Dreamcatcher, invites participants into the fractured subconscious of a brilliant scientist in a futuristic biotech city, where puzzles, performances, and choices intertwine to shape the story, with an experience that promises a thrilling blend … Continue reading Sight Lines Entertainment’s The Dreamcatcher: An Interview with co-creator and writer/director Krish Natarajan

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Chapter 2: An Interview with Thai dancer and choreographer Pichet Klunchun on dancing with shadows and what AI reveals about being human

Twenty years ago, Pichet Klunchun’s solo performance I AM A DEMON announced him as one of Thailand’s most daring choreographers. Created in 2005 to commemorate the third death anniversary of his beloved teacher, Master Chaiyot Khummanee, the piece became a landmark work. Pichet now revisits that landmark work, as the Thai dancer-choreographer prepares to premiere the spiritual sequel, Chapter 2, at Esplanade – Theatres on … Continue reading Chapter 2: An Interview with Thai dancer and choreographer Pichet Klunchun on dancing with shadows and what AI reveals about being human

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