Category: Review

Arts, Centre 42, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: Every Brilliant Thing by Bhumi Collective

Coming hot on the heels of his Best Actor win at the recent Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards, Andrew Marko stars in yet another affecting play that not only tugs at audiences’ heartstrings, but also delivers a very powerful message about mental illness. In this solo show, Marko, brimming with boundless energy, stars as an unnamed six year old growing up with a depressed mother. … Continue reading Review: Every Brilliant Thing by Bhumi Collective

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

Review: Tropicana The Musical

What exactly was it like when we mention the swinging 60s then, in our island city? Tropicana The Musical is here to bring audiences a taste of the sex, freedom and glitz of that era. The brainchild of producer and veteran actress Tan Kheng Hua, Tropicana The Musical was inspired by the real Las Vegas-style night club that first opened its doors to the public in 1968 in Orchard … Continue reading Review: Tropicana The Musical

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Arts, London, Review, Theatre

Review: The Philanthropist at Trafalgar Studios

Written as a response to and subversion of Moliere’s The Misanthrope, Christopher Hampton’s hit 1970 comedy takes place in an alternate England, where outside the confines of a small, unnamed university town, mayhem ensues when the Prime Minister and his cabinet have been assassinated, gunned down in Parliament and the top English writers are slowly being murdered one at a time. But none of this quite affects … Continue reading Review: The Philanthropist at Trafalgar Studios

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Review: Fabergé – A Life Of Its Own dir. Patrick Mark

In the second film in a week we’re covering about Russian art, we’re once again transported back in time to St Petersburg. This time around though, we’re focusing on the glory days of the imperial family, when jeweler Carl Fabergé created some of the most iconic, intricate pieces of art, still revered for their craftsmanship and value even today. Patrick Mark’s documentary examines the impact … Continue reading Review: Fabergé – A Life Of Its Own dir. Patrick Mark

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Malay Theatre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Teater Ekamatra, The Necessary Stage, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: Hope (Harap) by Teater Ekamatra

Hope (Harap) boasts a stellar cast, from Sani Hussin, to YouTube celebrity Hirzi Zulkiflie, to Apprentice star and rising stage presence Fir Rahman, as well as Siti Hajar Abd Gani and Nur Zakiah Bte Mohd Fared. Originally written by Haresh Sharma and performed in English in 1994, this 2017 version sees it translated into Malay by Zulfadli Rashid, and directed by Mohd Fared Jainal. Primarily discussing the main theme … Continue reading Review: Hope (Harap) by Teater Ekamatra

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Review: Revolution – New Art For A New World dir. Margy Kinmouth

Not all revolutions are won by violence and bloodshed. Director Margy Kinmouth takes us on a journey to the beginning of both the Russian Revolution and the relatively unknown art revolution that coincided with it, tracing their history and overlaps. Starting in 1917 at the storming of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg and the abdication of Czar Nicholas, it seems only appropriate that Revolution is being … Continue reading Review: Revolution – New Art For A New World dir. Margy Kinmouth

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Review: POP AYE dir. Kirsten Tan

Set in industrial Thailand, Kirsten Tan’s debut feature film is a story about Bo (Penpak Sirikul), a disillusioned architect, and his elephant. An official selection for Sundance 2017, POP AYE has earned praise and marks the first time a Singaporean has won an award at the festival. POP AYE effectively captures the essence of ritual, and took us to the base of the story of how it … Continue reading Review: POP AYE dir. Kirsten Tan

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REVIEW: Petty People by NUS Theatre Studies

It’s always heartening to see youth theatre going strong, and when people even take it upon themselves to form an education out of it, even more so. Petty People is a culmination of the talent in NUS’ Theatre Studies programme in a single production. Produced by Nora Samosir and directed by NUS Theatre Studies Alumni Thong Pei Qin, Petty People follows an unusual devising strategy, in which the team got three … Continue reading REVIEW: Petty People by NUS Theatre Studies

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Necessary Stage, Theatre, Theatres

Review: This Chord and Others [The Studios 2017]

For the first time since 2000, Haresh Sharma’s This Chord and Others returns to the stage! Directed by Timothy Nga, the play stars Thomas Pang, Pavan J Singh and Neo Hai Bin as three friends and colleagues as their friendship is put to the test in the face of a potential job promotion. This Chord is of course, a pun on the word ‘discord’, and this theme was … Continue reading Review: This Chord and Others [The Studios 2017]

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Arts, London, Review, Theatres, Young Vic

Review: Why It’s Kicking Off Everywhere by The Young Vic

Journalist Paul Mason has had a rather exciting career. Particularly in the 2010s, Mason joined Channel 4 News as culture and digital editor, and has continued to cover some of the most relevant and politically charged news stories around the world. Possibly, one of the least expected places you’d find him is performing in a theatre, but here at the Young Vic, for three nights … Continue reading Review: Why It’s Kicking Off Everywhere by The Young Vic

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