Category: Review

Arts, Local Event, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

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]

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Arts, London, Review, Theatre

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]

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Food, Foodstreet, London, Review

[#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

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Arts, Film, LFF 2016, London, London Film Festival 2016, Review, Theatre

London Film Festival 2016: The Wedding Ring dir. Rahmatou Keïta

In this rare film from Niger, and a female directed film at that, Rahmatou Keïta has crafted a fresh, honest look at a different side of Africa. In The Wedding Ring, you won’t find the Western stereotypes of starving children and violence, rather, a quiet look at Nigerien culture through the eyes of a young girl. The Wedding Ring stars Magaajyia Silberfeld as Tiyaa, a young woman … Continue reading London Film Festival 2016: The Wedding Ring dir. Rahmatou Keïta

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

Review: Deathtrap by Asylum Theatre [13/10/16]

Deathtrap has been touted as Broadway’s longest running thriller-comedy onstage, as well as being penned by Ira Levin, famed for classic works on film such as Rosemary’s Baby and The Boys from Brazil. Armed with that knowledge, I was excited to see how its debut Singapore staging would turn out. Upon entering the Drama Centre Black Box, we were greeted with an impressive set for a black box … Continue reading Review: Deathtrap by Asylum Theatre [13/10/16]

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

Review: Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde by The Finger Players [13/10/16]

I’m still reeling from being indirectly admonished by Hitler, who labelled us critics the ‘worst of the worst’ and offered his ‘professional opinion’ of sticking our own opinions back up our arses. Nevertheless, I shall do what I do. The Finger Players are known for their authentic style of storytelling, and coupled with the sublime performance of a star-studded cast in their latest production, Starring Hitler As Jekyll and … Continue reading Review: Starring Hitler as Jekyll and Hyde by The Finger Players [13/10/16]

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Arts, Film, LFF 2016, London, London Film Festival 2016, Review

London Film Festival 2016: Magnus dir. Benjamin Ree (+Interview!)

Magnus Carlsen is a chess prodigy, specifically speaking, becoming a World Champion in 2013 at the age of 22. I’m no chess expert myself, but I’ve always associated chess with old fogeys in the park taking forever to make their next move, and not dapper young men with crowds cheering for them as they enter the arena. Benjamin Ree’s Magnus seeks to change the view of chess. … Continue reading London Film Festival 2016: Magnus dir. Benjamin Ree (+Interview!)

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Arts, Film, LFF 2016, London, London Film Festival 2016, Review

London Film Festival 2016: Lion dir. Garth Davis

Lion, originally titled A Long Way Home, is one of the latest films from the Weinstein Company, and is based off a book by Saroo Brierley. Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman headline this ‘based on a true story’ film. Lion follows Saroo’s life, lost from his family in India at the age of five and adopted by an Australian family, and later on reuniting with his real family using Google Earth, … Continue reading London Film Festival 2016: Lion dir. Garth Davis

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

Review: Family by The Second Breakfast Company [12/10/16]

The Second Breakfast Company, still fresh in the local theatre scene, aims to revive a large and undiscovered canon of local texts and reestablish their relevance for a contemporary audience. Well, they’ve done a commendable job of it. This performance took me on a journey through the highs and lows of seventy-odd years of family politics, with bold directing choices that left me on the … Continue reading Review: Family by The Second Breakfast Company [12/10/16]

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London Film Festival 2016: The Tower dir. Keith Maitland

1 August 1966 is a date that will stay with you long after viewing this documentary. Tower’s release marks the 50th anniversary following one of the worst mass shootings in American history. The deed was done by ex-Marine Charles Whitman, who took control over the school clocktower at the University of Texas, armed with ammunition and guns and shot 49 people, before being shot dead by the … Continue reading London Film Festival 2016: The Tower dir. Keith Maitland

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