Preview: America’s No. 1 Detective Agency by Fatale Femme

If you love film noir, then you’re certain to love a good film noir parody. This summer, new theatre company Fatale Femme presents their debut production America’s No. 1 Detective Agency, a noir comedy inspired by classic film noirs such as Mildred Pierce and The Third Man. Written by Liv Hunterson and directed by Anna Marshall , America’s No.1 Detective Agency uses a unique fast paced … Continue reading Preview: America’s No. 1 Detective Agency by Fatale Femme

SIFA 2017: Open Homes, Open Hearts (Preview)

Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder what life must be like on the other side of Singapore? Personally, as Easties, we’ve always been curious how different life might be for a person living in the North or (god forbid) the wild West. But this SIFA, we’re willing to step beyond the confines and comfort of our own home to find the … Continue reading SIFA 2017: Open Homes, Open Hearts (Preview)

Preview: RWS Street Eats 2017

This August, join Resorts World Sentosa as they launch the inaugural RWS Street Eats! Celebrating the rich heritage of the Souteast Asian street food culture, you can taste the very best of the region’s street food at the Malaysian Food Street in RWS, all under one roof! 20 hawkers have been specially curated from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore to bring you the very … Continue reading Preview: RWS Street Eats 2017

Artist Spotlight: Paul Cosentino, Australia’s No.1 Magician

As a shy child, growing up in the small town of Lysterfield, Australia wasn’t easy for Paul Cosentino. But stumbling across magic books in the library changed all that, and driven by passion and hard work, he became the first Australian magician to have his own TV show and an incredible success story pioneering the way forward for Australian magicians. Cosentino has just flown in … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Paul Cosentino, Australia’s No.1 Magician

Preview: Voices of the Amazon by Base Entertainment Asia

The creators of the Grammy-nominated sell-out UK show INALA are back with a new show! Base Entertainment Asia and Sisters Grimm present the Asian premiere of Voices of the Amazon this July – a passionate, magical dance musical exploring the impact of deforestation and the importance of sustainability. Set within the Brazilian rainforest, Voices of the Amazon follows Beleza, a water spirit, who seeks to to cure her dying … Continue reading Preview: Voices of the Amazon by Base Entertainment Asia

Preview: Last of Their Generation by Bhumi Collective

After their well-received run of Every Brilliant Thing this year, Singapore-based company Bhumi Collective is bringing an all new show to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it all started for the company. Inspired by the many solo-shows he watched at the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe, Bhumi Collective’s Joint Artistic Director Mohamad Shaifulbahri will be taking to the stage in an all new solo-show. Directed by Adeeb … Continue reading Preview: Last of Their Generation by Bhumi Collective

Artist Spotlight: Eng Kai Er, Theatreworks Associate Artist

Eng Kai Er has always been a bit of a free spirit. Raising more than few eyebrows in the past from various controversial events, the infamous A* scholar turned dance artist has been continually honing her craft over the years, and returns with an all new show next week. The Roundest Circle (27th and 28th July) marks Kai’s third full production with Theatreworks, and sees her collaborating … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Eng Kai Er, Theatreworks Associate Artist

Preview: Grandmother Tongue by W!ld Rice

Missed out on W!ld Rice’s 2016 Theatre Festival smash hit Grandmother Tongue? Never fear, this September, they’re bringing it back to the stage, and this time, for an entire month! Written and directed by Thomas Lim in his professional playwriting debut, Grandmother Tongue wowed audiences with its tender and moving story about family, language and identity. Taking inspiration from Kuo Pao Kun’s Mama Looking For Her Cat, the story of Grandmother … Continue reading Preview: Grandmother Tongue by W!ld Rice

Preview: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions (Stand to win tickets!)

All new theatre company Glowtape Productions bursts onto the scene with their debut production, The Great Wall: One Woman’s Journey. Stay tuned to the end of this post to win tickets to the show! Behind The Great Wall lies an all star production team and cast. Local award-winning playwright Jean Tay (Everything But The Brain, Boom) makes a glorious return as scriptwriter here, and retells the legend of … Continue reading Preview: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions (Stand to win tickets!)

Artist Spotlight: Interview with Sim Yan Ying and Adib Kosnan (and WIN tickets to Without Reason!)

Ever been in an interracial relationship, or have friends who’ve been in one? If you have, then you’ll probably be familiar with the dilemma the protagonists of Without Reason are struggling with. A classic boy-meets-girl love story between a Malay boy and a Chinese girl, Without Reason pits the young couple against all odds, from religious differences to doubt from friends and family, and will take … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Interview with Sim Yan Ying and Adib Kosnan (and WIN tickets to Without Reason!)