Discovering the basic human need for each other. Pronouns are an important, but often overlooked part of the English language. For one – they’re an indicator of identity, not just in terms of gender with he/she/they, but even the simple act of saying “I” establishes a sense of self. Saying “you” establishes acknowledgement of existence of another. And most of all, “we” allows for the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: I and You by Gateway Arts
Hear the sounds of the future, as machine learning meets music. In this age of speculative and sci-fi films and television series showcasing apocalyptic views of a robot futures, fantastical space and transcendent possibility, Holly Herndon’s album PROTO would feel right at home. An American experimental musician based in Berlin, Holly Herndon played in Singapore as part of the 2022 Singapore International Festival of Arts … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Holly Herndon – PROTO (SIFA 2022)
Getting back in touch with yourself, and those around you. Solitude has become one of the biggest buzzwords to arise out of the pandemic. From self-imposed isolations, to lockdowns that limit socialising to online channels, loneliness has given us more time than ever to spend time with our selves. But perhaps one thing that few of us have really paid attention to is the quality … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre
New adaptation of Molière’s classic is a politically-charged, cautionary tale. Considering how much they preach about being holier than thou, the good name of Christianity has been increasingly run into the ground thanks to more than a few bad apples. Not only do we have the recent example of evangelists forcing passengers trapped 30,000 feet in the air to listen to songs of worship; we … Continue reading ★★★★☆: Molière’s Tartuffe – The Imposter by Wild Rice
Passionate cast breathes life into Victor Hugo’s classic. Receiving dozens of adaptations since it was first written in 1831, French novelist Victor Hugo’s Notre-Dame de Paris (better known as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame) has endured the test of time, and emerged as one of the most recognizable stories surrounding the iconic cathedral and its place in literary canon. Nothing could have prepared the world for … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Quasimodo – A Musical Story by Sing’theatre
Fiendishly convoluted mystery makes this a real treasure for puzzle diehards. Following their first venture into digital theatre with The Bride Always Knocks Twice – Killer Secrets in 2021, The Theatre Practice (Practice) has furthered their exploration with new hybrid mystery meets treasure hunt Gallery of Secrets: The Lost Lily. Co-produced with National Gallery Singapore, Gallery of Secrets is helmed by the same creative team … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Gallery of Secrets – The Lost Lily by The Theatre Practice and National Gallery Singapore
Imaginary menagerie set to Camille Saint-Saëns. In the public imagination, beyond clowns and death-defying acrobatic acts, circuses are often associated with images of tamed animals performing incredible tricks, from dancing horses to ferocious lions. But in a modern day setting, these types of circuses are now all but gone. How then can we still recreate that sense of wonder with ethics in mind? Acclaimed Australian … Continue reading Review: Carnival of the Animals by CIRCA and Base Entertainment Asia
The body is a construct, the body is a cage. In a world where our bodies so often feel like they have become the property of society, governed and restricted by social expectations, an additional layer of complication is introduced when our bodies rebel in ways beyond our control. And for the 1 in 10 women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Lotus Root Support Group by Miriam Cheong, Shannen Tan and Renee Yeong
Learning to accept the inevitability of change. Change has never been easy. This is especially so the longer the status quo has been in play, whether in terms of a relationship, or a place one calls home, when routines and habits so firmly set in place, the very idea of change fills one with fear at what the future holds. Yet change is inevitable, and … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Opposition 对峙 by The Necessary Stage and Drama Box
Literary pursuit as a means to liberation. In the modern age, book clubs are often played for comedy and portrayed as frivolous affairs, an excuse for members, often bored housewives, to gather and drink, rather than seriously discuss work of literary merit. But underneath the mirth and laughter often lies an undercurrent of camaraderie, where members of a club find in such spaces a rare … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: The Crab Flower Club by Toy Factory Productions
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