A melancholic trip down memory lane that effectively harnesses the history and geography of the place once known as Kreta Ayer. If you had a chance to look at photos of Chinatown in the 70s and 80s, it would virtually be unrecognizable from the same bustling tourist district of today. There are so many aspects of Chinatown that have changed over the years, and with Chinatown … Continue reading Review: Chinatown Crossings by Drama Box
There’s no feeling that quite replicates hearing the opening verse of ‘The Circle of Life’ from Disney’s The Lion King, evoking a sharp sense of nostalgia that immediately endears any longtime fan to the production, alongside undeniably epic visuals as a giant paper sun rises from the stage, letting everyone know exactly how much of a spectacle the theatre is about to watch, eyes wide and … Continue reading Review: The Lion King presented by Sliding Doors Entertainment and Michael Cassel Group
Andsoforth may be best known for their boozy, party-like immersive dining experiences targeted at adults, but this July, theatre company will be bringing the magic of those experiences to a far younger crowd. Previously, Andsoforth has successfully adapted their Wonderland show for younger audiences last year, and now, in a follow up to their all new Grimmsneyland show earlier this year, Andsoforth will be bringing the wacky, upside down … Continue reading Preview: Tales of Grimmsneyland by Andsoforth Junior
W!ld Rice’s newest Resident Playwright Thomas Lim made a stunning debut with Grandmother Tongue at the Singapore Theatre Festival 2 years ago, selling out both that run and the restaging last year. This year, he’s back with an all new play in the form of Supervision, set to make its world premiere next week at the opening of W!ld Rice’s 2018 Singapore Theatre Festival. Directed by W!ld Rice artistic director … Continue reading Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Thomas Lim and Janice Koh (Supervision)
Former Straits Times journalist Tan Tarn How knows a thing or two about controversy. The playwright is best known for penning some of the most scintillating political satires in local theatre, from his infamous The Lady of Soul and her Ultimate ‘S’ Machine, receiving objections in 36 of its 67 pages from the authorities, to his most recent play Fear of Writing, in 2011, where ‘MDA officials’ … Continue reading Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Tan Tarn How, Rei Poh and Shane Mardjuki (Press Gang)
A surreal cast of quirky characters and a final emotional gut punch in one of ITI’s most light-hearted shows. For many people, growing up can feel like an odyssey, with countless perils to face in adolescence as one becomes increasingly exposed to the cold, cruel world around them. In the case of Vijay Tendulkar’s The Cyclist, growing up becomes a literal journey, as we follow a protagonist choosing … Continue reading Review: The Cyclist by Intercultural Theatre Institute
Over the years, Marina Bay Sands has seen countless productions grace its theatres, ranging from the best touring productions from Broadway and the West End to the strongest performers from around the region. But one production that will always have a special place in audience’s hearts would be the very first one. That production is Disney’s The Lion King, which saw a welcome return to the … Continue reading The Circle of Life: The Lion King Returns To Singapore After 7 Years
After a rousing concert in June at the Singapore Conference Hall, Ding Yi Music Company returns this July with a far more intimate affair at the Esplanade Recital Studio with Music From Turn of the Century. In this concert, for the first time ever, Singapore’s foremost Chinese Chamber Music company will be led and conducted by Cultural Medallion recipient and Singapore Chinese Orchestra Music Director Tsung Yeh. This … Continue reading Preview: Music From Turn of the Century by Ding Yi Music Company
LONDON – Following six spectacular years at the legendary Café de Paris and two years of sold out performances at the Novello Theatre, London’s hottest annual fundraiser West End Bares will be moving to its new venue at the Shaftesbury Theatre for its ninth edition this October! Based off the American concept Broadway Bares by legendary Broadway/West End director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell, West End Bares follows in the same vein as a … Continue reading Preview: West End Bares 2018
LONDON – The refugee ‘crisis’ only gets increasingly rampant with each passing month, with a deluge of new immigrants come to live in the country. But hold up, and listen to Ringo’s story before passing any judgments. Presented by Flugelman Productions with StoneCrabs Theatre, Blue Elephant Theatre plays host to Australian playwright Daniel Keene’s one-man show – Boxman. Directed by Edwina Strobl, Boxman follows a homeless refugee as he lives … Continue reading Preview: Boxman by Flugelman Productions and StoneCrabs Theatre
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