In London’s West End 2020: Whoopi Goldberg Reprises Role as Deloris Van Cartier with jennifer Saunders at the Eventim Apollo

LONDON – Star of the original hit film, EGOT Whoopi Goldberg will reprise her role as Deloris Van Cartier for the first time on stage with Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous) as Mother Superior in a newly adapted production of the smash hit musical Sister Act at London’s Eventim Apollo from 29th July to 30th August 2020. Goldberg is also a producer of the new production, as she was when the show first debuted … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: Whoopi Goldberg Reprises Role as Deloris Van Cartier with jennifer Saunders at the Eventim Apollo

Review: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

A musical digest reclaiming the life of a Singaporean icon ahead of his time.  Honest question: how many of you can say you know who Lim Boon Keng was? Sure, you may know him because of Boon Keng MRT station, but who was he really, and why is he such an important figure in Singapore’s history? The answer to that question comes neatly packaged in Musical … Continue reading Review: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

Review: Being Mrs. Gandhi by HuM Theatre

The tragicomic life of the wife of India’s most iconic historical figure. There is perhaps no better time than now to remember India’s most internationally renowned figure – Mohandas Gandhi. Commemorating the 150th year since his birth, HuM Theatre celebrates the anniversary with a play about the Mahatma. Yet, rather unusually, instead of directly portraying Gandhi himself, writer and director Subin Subaiah has chosen to … Continue reading Review: Being Mrs. Gandhi by HuM Theatre

Preview: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

“In a century torn by war, one man’s integrity burns like a flame.” This year, coinciding with the Bicentennial, Musical Theatre Limited presents a brand new musical – the first-ever musical about Dr Lim Boon Keng, one of Singapore’s most prominent public figures during the Colonial period. Dr Lim Boon Keng is considered one of Singapore’s most prominent historical figures, responsible for helping shape Singapore’s … Continue reading Preview: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

Preview: Being Mrs. Gandhi by HuM Theatre

The last time local theatre company HuM Theatre produced a show was back in 2016, with We Are Like This Only 2. This October, they’re back with a brand new production, presenting new play Being Mrs. Gandhi at the KC Arts Centre, about the life of the wife of iconic Indian civil rights activist Mahatma Gandhi. Written and directed by Subin Subaiah, Being Mrs. Gandhi stars Daisy Irani as Kasturba, the … Continue reading Preview: Being Mrs. Gandhi by HuM Theatre

Review: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert

30 years on from the launch of his signature album, and Dick Lee can still turn out an unforgettable concert. There’s good reason why Dick Lee is known as ‘The Mad Chinaman”, sharing that title with one of his most iconic albums, released in 1989. There’s a manic, unrestrained energy that emanates from the man in every move and every word, tempered by a timeless … Continue reading Review: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert

Preview: A Spoonful of Sherman by Sing’theatre

  Brand new musical revue A Spoonful of Sherman by Robert J. Sherman is coming to Singapore, in its Asian premiere this November! Featuring songs from Oscar-winning brothers Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, A Spoonful of Sherman features a highly-talented cast, including Aaron Khaled, George Chan, Hossan Leong, Mina Ellen Kaye & Vanessa Kee, promising a show that will leave audiences humming along throughout. Robert and Richard Sherman … Continue reading Preview: A Spoonful of Sherman by Sing’theatre

Review: a line could be crossed and you would cease to be by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Gorgeous, intimate play examining climate change. In the Intercultural Theatre Institute’s (ITI) new production, the latest batch of graduating students tackle the ever-looming issue of climate change with Australian playwright Andrew Sutherland’s a line could be crossed and you would slowly cease to be. Directed by Koh Wan Ching (known for arresting, colourful visuals), the oblique, wandering text is given gorgeous form as the play … Continue reading Review: a line could be crossed and you would cease to be by Intercultural Theatre Institute

The Mad Chinaman: In Conversation with Dick Lee On His Life, His Music, and His Continued Relevance

Perhaps more than anyone else, Dick Lee is the foremost pioneer and pillar of the Singapore music scene. And of all people, he’s certainly an icon. Best known for composing everyone’s favourite National Day Parade song ‘Home’, Dick has had an illustrious career with over 20 albums to his name. Even now, in his 60s, Dick certainly isn’t resting on his laurels, and is still … Continue reading The Mad Chinaman: In Conversation with Dick Lee On His Life, His Music, and His Continued Relevance

Preview: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert

Following last year’s SingaPOPera concert celebrating the musicals of Dick Lee, the Mad Chinaman returns to the Esplanade Concert Hall this September for a one-night only concert! The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary concert will naturally, feature Dick Lee himself, alongside the Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra. Under the baton of Music Director Adrian Tan, this special pop-classical crossover celebrates the 1989 release of Dick’s seminal work, The Mad Chinaman, often considered … Continue reading Preview: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert