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Review: Micromanage. Overwork. Exasperate. by Dark Matter Theatrics [1/10/16]

Teachers beware: This show will probably trigger all kinds of PTSD relating to your worklife. Directed by Christopher Fok and written by Marcia Vanderstraaten, Micromanage. Overwork. Exasperate. (conveniently shortened to MOE) takes the form of a teaching seminar facilitated by Lian Sutton, where you the audience will be subject to learning about the ups and downs of being a member of the Ministry of Education. Vignesh Singh, … Continue reading Review: Micromanage. Overwork. Exasperate. by Dark Matter Theatrics [1/10/16]

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London Film Festival 2016: Indivisible dir. Edoardo De Angelis

Siblings can be the light or bane of your life. But imagine being attached to yours, literally. Italian film Indivisible features a pair of twins conjoined at the hip – the spunky Daisy and more reserved Viola. The twins live in a small beach town and spend their days as singers, revered as symbols of hope and religious significance by the folks. They’re joined by their dysfunctional family, … Continue reading London Film Festival 2016: Indivisible dir. Edoardo De Angelis

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London Film Festival 2016: The Red Turtle dir. Michael Dudok de Wit

Studio Ghibli of Totoro fame presents their first ever film collaboration, and boy is it a sight to behold. The Red Turtle, or La Tort Rouge, contains absolutely no dialogue, yet manages to dazzle and impress with its gorgeous animation over the course of its 80 minute run. London-based Dutch director Michael Dudok de Wit begins the film with with a bang, placing the unnamed protagonist struggling for … Continue reading London Film Festival 2016: The Red Turtle dir. Michael Dudok de Wit

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London Film Festival 2016: Mimosas dir. Oliver Laxe

Mimosas is a strange piece of cinema, disorienting in both its presentation of the sprawling, awe-inspiring landscape and the various settings it introduces us to. Perhaps this is appropriate, given that French-Spanish director Oliver Laxe based it on his travels with actor Saïd Aagli in the Atlas mountains. The film is split into three parts, titled after different elements in Islam prayer, although the distinction and … Continue reading London Film Festival 2016: Mimosas dir. Oliver Laxe

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Preview: Micromanage. Overwork. Exasperate. By Dark Matter Theatrics

Micromanage. Overwork. Exasperate. (conveniently abbreviated as MOE) is the latest production from Dark Matter Theatrics, comprising playwright-director Christopher Fok, actor Lian Sutton and playwright Marcia Ven Der Straaten (who co-wrote Life! Theatre award winning play Hotel with Alfian Sa’at). MOE touches on the hot topic of education, which everyone loves commenting on and feel they can do better. Using text and information obtained from interviews with teachers from … Continue reading Preview: Micromanage. Overwork. Exasperate. By Dark Matter Theatrics

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London Film Festival 2016: Christine dir. Antonio Campos

“You’re not always the most approachable person.” “Maybe you’re just not approaching me in the right way.”   We’re going to spoiler you right from the start: things do not end well for Christine. But you’d already have guessed that if you knew the film was based on the true case of a newswoman who in the 70s, who committed suicide live on television. What purpose … Continue reading London Film Festival 2016: Christine dir. Antonio Campos

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Preview: BFI London Film Festival 2016

How do you get a hold of some of the best upcoming new films (and potential Oscar fodder)? You attend the London Film Festival of course. The annual London Film Festival returns this October with a slew of all new feature films, some of which will be receiving their world premiere. Highlights include festival opening and closing galas Amma Asante’s A United Kingdom and Ben Wheatley’s Free Fire, … Continue reading Preview: BFI London Film Festival 2016

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Review: Innamorati 2 by Toy Factory [23/9/16]

With the roaring success of hit musical Innamorati back in 2013, Toy Factory has finally gifted us with a sequel in the form of Innamorati Two this September. Innamorati Two was written by Jiang Daini, the same playwright as its predecessor, and has not disappointed, after she promised something amazing in our interview with her in June. The musical was directed by Toy Factory head Goh Boon … Continue reading Review: Innamorati 2 by Toy Factory [23/9/16]

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Preview: Eurydice by Couch Theatre

Hot on the heels of New Opera’s Orpheus in the Underworld comes yet another play that will be taking on the Grecian Orpheus myth. Coming to the Drama Centre Black Box this September, Couch Theatre, established in 2013, will be producing their fourth production: Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice. Cast of Eurydice. From left: Shu Yi Ching; Uday Duggal; Ivan Choong; Natalie Yeap; Jasmine Blundell; Adi Jamaludin; Ejaz … Continue reading Preview: Eurydice by Couch Theatre

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Preview: XXX – The Very W!LD RICE BALL!

Forget chicken rice balls; the annual Rice Ball is back to seduce, sensualise and even scandalise you with a night of fun and entertainment, brought to you by none other than W!ld Rice, after having just concluded a successful sold-out run for all shows at the 2016 Singapore Theatre Festival. This year’s ball, presented by Swiss watch company Hublot, is titled XXX. Why XXX? W!ld Rice promises … Continue reading Preview: XXX – The Very W!LD RICE BALL!

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