Review: Shopping And F***ing by the Lyric Hammersmith [28/10/16]

Shopping and F***ing is one of those fiercely British plays from the turbulent 90s, full of sex, violence, blood and drug use and is unabashedly controversial. Yet, behind the rage and fury lies a pertinent storyline that reflects some serious social issues and concerns. Receiving new direction from Sean Holmes, Shopping and F***ing highlights the transactional nature of our modern relationships and our treatment of money, … Continue reading Review: Shopping And F***ing by the Lyric Hammersmith [28/10/16]

Review: Your Name dir. Makoto Shinkai

Hot off the 2016 London Film Festival, Your Name is the latest from director Makoto Shinkai, whose previous works include 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007) and Children Who Chase Lost Voices (2011). I’ve personally always loved Shinkai’s work ever since catching Voices of A Distant Star ages ago, and it’s incredible how Your Name has become one of the highest grossing anime films in Japan, second only to films by animation giant Studio Ghibli. Your Name brings … Continue reading Review: Your Name dir. Makoto Shinkai

Review: Best of (His Story) by The Necessary Stage [2/11/16]

In the theatre world, we’re usually hard pressed to find sequels to plays that premiered just a few years ago, and even rarer – a monologue. Best Of (His Story) is a follow up piece to 2013’s Best Of, which featured Siti Khalijah as a Muslim woman undergoing a divorce. Come 2016, this version now features Sani Hussin as a Muslim man going through divorce instead, to see what it’s … Continue reading Review: Best of (His Story) by The Necessary Stage [2/11/16]

REVIEW: A Heart That Loves + Poet’s Love by New Opera Singapore (2/11/16)

“ Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton. New Opera Singapore was last seen at the Victoria Theatre with a production of Orpheus In The Underworld. They’re back again, and presenting their very first Youth Opera and Artiste-in-Residence concert series. The Youth Opera was started with the intent to spot and groom youths in Singapore with the talent … Continue reading REVIEW: A Heart That Loves + Poet’s Love by New Opera Singapore (2/11/16)

Review: Linying @ Camden Assembly [1/11/16]

“my love is a friday pouring and a black wave cresting and crashing down the living room shore” Linying has been blowing up recently. From her surprise hit Sticky Leaves to topping the Singapore iTunes charts with her debut 5-track EP, this girl is really making a name for herself. With her debut non-Singapore gig in London tonight, Linying seems set to take over the world one … Continue reading Review: Linying @ Camden Assembly [1/11/16]

Review: Labyrinth by Hampstead Theatre [7/10/16]

Labyrinth burns with an intensity that seems to have become standard fare for new writing at Hampstead Theatre. As with her first two plays, Beth Steel works on the fringes of the political realm with characters you’d expect to be involved in these crises. Like her award-winning Wonderland, Steel incorporates unflinching historical detail into the surroundings her characters find themselves in. These choices seem to … Continue reading Review: Labyrinth by Hampstead Theatre [7/10/16]

Review: Happy Ever Laughter 2016 by Dream Academy [27/10/16]

  Dream Academy is BACK with their annual Happy Ever Laughter performance, now bigger and better than ever, with 11 of Singapore’s best comedians up on stage to make for a laugh-filled night with some truly amazing routines. No event was left unturned in the 2 hours, as topics getting the jab ranged from Josephine Teo to Pokemon Go. The show started off with host and … Continue reading Review: Happy Ever Laughter 2016 by Dream Academy [27/10/16]

Review: twentythirty by Dramabox [27/10/16]

twentythirty is a show that’s more community theatre than avant garde. Sitting in the room full of secondary school students, I felt young again surrounded by youth. As the show began, Dramabox introduced the audience the the concept of forum theatre, which if you weren’t already aware, uses theatre as a means to discuss societal issues, allowing audiences to participate and voice their own opinions in … Continue reading Review: twentythirty by Dramabox [27/10/16]

Review: A Pacifist’s Guide To The War On Cancer by Complicite Associates and National Theatre [19/10/16]

Of all the topics musicals haven’t yet covered, the deep, dark and controversial issue of cancer is probably near the bottom of the list. But if you’re thinking A Pacifist’s Guide To The War On Cancer is going to be a Hallmark weepfest, think again. One doesn’t usually associate Complicite’s work with musicals. It’s no wonder then that A Pacifist’s Guide is surprising in that it actually follows the … Continue reading Review: A Pacifist’s Guide To The War On Cancer by Complicite Associates and National Theatre [19/10/16]

[#KERBis4] Celebrating 4 Years of KERB

London’s leading food market popup KERB turned 4 yesterday! We went down to the celebration at the West Handyside Canopy, just behind KERB King’s Cross’ usual location at Granary Square. The party was absolutely packed when we got there, with tons of people and a brass band blaring out covers of pop songs, along with fairgames for (drunk) people to participate in. Of course, KERB … Continue reading [#KERBis4] Celebrating 4 Years of KERB