Category: Review

Arts, Drama Centre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions + Ticket Giveaway!

How far is one willing to go for love? Would you cross the entire length of China on foot, or tear down a wall? According to Glowtape Productions’ debut production The Great Wall: One Woman’s Journey, that’s precisely how deep the love between Chinese folktale heroine Meng Jiang Nu and scholar Fang Qi Liang was.  Part historical fiction, part love story, The Great Wall follows the Chinese … Continue reading Review: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions + Ticket Giveaway!

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Arts, Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017, Review, Singapore

Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017: Kuching’s Eats and Beats

Essentially our last day in Kuching (our flight was an early morning one the next day), we decided to spend our last day trip taking in the sights and culture. Yes, that meant eating our way through Kuching before attending the concert that officially kicked off the Rainforest Fringe Festival later in the evening! Finally getting some free time to ourselves, we decided to explore … Continue reading Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017: Kuching’s Eats and Beats

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Drama Centre Black Box, Review, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: FRAGO by Checkpoint Theatre

National Service in Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, making it a perfect time to churn out army-themed plays that reflect on its history. Checkpoint Theatre has started the ball rolling with FRAGO, which may use the image of the Armed Forces, but is an altogether quite different kettle of fish. FRAGO centres on an armoured infantry platoon returning for reservist as they prepare … Continue reading Review: FRAGO by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts, Circus, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Review: KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

Kooza takes its name from the Sanskrit word ‘koza’, meaning ‘box’ or ‘treasure’. And true to its name, the latest Cirque du Soleil show to come to Singapore is a real treasure trove of thrills, spills and delights. From the moment you enter the big top, Cirque du Soleil’s fills you with the sense that you’re stepping into a fantastic, brave new world. It feels … Continue reading Review: KOOZA by Cirque du Soleil

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Arts, Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017, Review, Singapore

Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017: Fashioning an Identity

Refreshed from a restful sleep, Day 2 of the inaugural Rainforest Fringe Festival kicked off with a Craft and Vintage Market held all day. With over 25 vendors hawking wares ranging from gorgeous accessories to tasty treats, we were spoilt for choice as we wandered through the Old Courthouse grounds. One of the shops that caught our eye was Barefoot Mercy. Barefoot Mercy is a … Continue reading Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017: Fashioning an Identity

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Alicia C, Arts, Centre 42, Experimental, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatres, Writers

Review: What’s Wrong With Me by Kristina Pakhomova

Written by Anvita Gupta and produced and performed by Kristina Pakhomova, What’s Wrong With Me? is a solo comedy piece about a woman named Fey, who is unaware that she has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, alongside a whole concoction of other symptoms. In this play, Fey invites the audience to find out what exactly is wrong with her as she shares stories from her … Continue reading Review: What’s Wrong With Me by Kristina Pakhomova

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Arts, Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017, Review, Singapore

Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017: Wild Beginnings

Big news: Bakchormeeboy is on location this weekend! From 7th-10th July, we’ll be in Kuching, Sarawak providing coverage of the opening weekend of the very first Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF). Be sure to follow us on Instagram as well @bakchormeeboy so you don’t miss a single minute of the action! Organized by Joe Sidek Productions, the same brains behind the wildly successful George Town Festival … Continue reading Rainforest Fringe Festival 2017: Wild Beginnings

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Arts, Dramabox, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies

Review: The Lesson by Drama Box

In the murky realm of politics, do we truly have any say or power? In the grand scheme of things, does our voice get heard at all, or will it simply be lost to the cacophony? First staged in 2015 as part of the Singapore International Festival of the Arts, Drama Box has brought back their participatory theatre work The Lesson, bigger than ever and running for … Continue reading Review: The Lesson by Drama Box

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: The Car by Our Company

In theatre, themes of death and family are never far from the stage. Although riffing on such familiar themes, The Car still feels fresh and very accessible in the hands of Our Company, who make a triumphant return after a two year break with their new production of Verena Tay’s 2005 play.  Commissioned by the Esplanade as part of the F.Y.I. (Feed Your Imagination) initiative to provide local primary … Continue reading Review: The Car by Our Company

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Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: The Memory of Water by Wag the Dog Theatre

It’s always a conundrum to decide on a first play to stage for a new theatre company. A classic? Shakespeare? Something edgy and modern? What they ultimately pick is a production that will encapsulate what their company stands for, and as a means to leave a lasting first impression on the local theatre scene. New company Wag the Dog Theatre seems to have chosen well … Continue reading Review: The Memory of Water by Wag the Dog Theatre

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