Category: Review

Arts, Opera, Review, Singapore

Review: Fantasy Island Cruise by L’arietta Productions

An operatic holiday from L’arietta. In the grand scheme of modern opera, L’arietta Productions has time and again proven that the art form doesn’t have to be a stuffy affair, presenting accessible, fun operatic works of art onstage for both opera vets and newcomers to enjoy. With Fantasy Island Cruise, the company presents a double bill of light-hearted works, namely Joseph Horowitz’s Gentleman’s Island and Gian Carlo … Continue reading Review: Fantasy Island Cruise by L’arietta Productions

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72-13, Arts, Music, Review, Singapore, Theatreworks

Review: ‘Til The End Of The World, We’ll Meet In No Man’s Land by Theatreworks

Inch Chua takes audiences to deepest south in an aural journey to remember.  Over the last few years, indie singer-songwriter Inch Chua has gradually been expanding her repertoire, advancing beyond music alone to develop an artist, as she delves into acting and full-on multidisciplinary work for the stage. With Theatreworks’ brand new season of Women & Voice, featuring works from female artists, Inch takes her artistry one … Continue reading Review: ‘Til The End Of The World, We’ll Meet In No Man’s Land by Theatreworks

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Arts, Music, Review, Singapore

Review: Masterpieces by Peng Xiuwen 《乐坛巨人》by Ding Yi Music Company

A rousing showcase of the late Chinese Orchestra master’s best work. With over 400 compositions and arrangements to his name, it’s nigh impossible to choose the very best pieces to represent the late Maestro Peng Xiuwen in a 2 hour concert. For Ding Yi Music Company’s Masterpieces by Peng Xiuwen 《乐坛巨人》, it just takes the eight pieces chosen to convince us of the master’s skill and … Continue reading Review: Masterpieces by Peng Xiuwen 《乐坛巨人》by Ding Yi Music Company

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

The Studios 2019: Mergers and Accusations (Review)

The ties that bind us are frayed in this revival of a Singaporean LGBTQ classic. Written by Eleanor Wong in 1993, 16 years on, Mergers and Accusations remains one of Singapore’s most seminal queer theatrical works. Dripping with sarcastic wit and rapid fire legal jargon, the play remains relevant even today for its unabashed portrayal of citizens afraid to come out of the closet for fear of the impact … Continue reading The Studios 2019: Mergers and Accusations (Review)

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Toy Factory

Review: A Silent Hour – Buskers of Singapore by Toy Factory

Bridging the distance between audiences and buskers. Toy Factory is breaking new ground this year with their outreach programme for inclusive theatre sharing, presenting brand new ways and forms of experiencing the arts, not only through new technologies or ways of staging, but even the form itself. With A Silent Hour: Buskers of Singapore, creator Stanley Seah puts the spotlight on musician Yee Kien, one of … Continue reading Review: A Silent Hour – Buskers of Singapore by Toy Factory

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Arts, Interview, musical, Review, Singapore, The Theatre Practice, travel, travelXculture

Shanghai Nights: Liao Zhai Rocks! by The Theatre Practice (Review)

An overseas debut and source of Singaporean pride. SHANGHAI, CHINA – Presenting their original musical Liao Zhai Rocks! overseas for the very first time, it’s hard not to feel a sense of pride seeing The Theatre Practice’s name displayed across the massive theatre at Shanghai Culture Square. Written by Wu Xi, with soundtrack by Eric Ng and lyrics by Xiaohan, the musical feels only appropriate as debut, … Continue reading Shanghai Nights: Liao Zhai Rocks! by The Theatre Practice (Review)

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Arts, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Arts House, Theatre

Review: Always Every Time by Ground Z-0

Between living and dying, as presented by Ground Z-0. There are only two things that are certain in life – birth and death. With Always Every Time, Ground Z-0 presents the Singapore premiere of two new works each dealing with one of these certainties – Adib Kosnan’s Tiap Kali Aku… (Every Time I…) and Zelda Tatiana Ng’s 我在你左右 (Always On My Mind).  The double-bill began with Tiap Kali … Continue reading Review: Always Every Time by Ground Z-0

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Arts, Opera, Review, Singapore

Review: In Our Manner of Speaking – The Clara Schumann Project by The Opera People

Celebrating the women of song in a casual setting. Located just off Joo Chiat Place, the campus-like The Yards stands quiet on a Saturday evening, the weather cool in the wake of a storm as we traipse over from a nearby bus-stop. Weaving our way in amidst the buildings to arrive at the third floor of Block 406, we find ourselves in the quaint NJ … Continue reading Review: In Our Manner of Speaking – The Clara Schumann Project by The Opera People

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Arts, Malay Theatre, malaysia, Music, musical, Review, Theatre

In Kuala Lumpur 2019: Gold Rain & Hailstones by The Instant Cafe Theatre Company (Review)

A timely reminder of the genius and timelessness of Jit Murad in this reflection on the Malaysian identity. KUALA LUMPUR – It’s been 13 years since Jit Murad’s Gold Rain & Hailstones was last produced in his own home country of Malaysia. So it’s about high time then that a revival is in order by the Instant Cafe Theatre Company this March. Gold Rain & Hailstones follows the outspoken and … Continue reading In Kuala Lumpur 2019: Gold Rain & Hailstones by The Instant Cafe Theatre Company (Review)

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Arts, Dance with Me, Music, Review, Singapore, Theatre

NUS Arts Festival 2019: Variations and Variables (Review)

The power and variation of classical music on show. Pianist Abigail Sin and violinist Loh Jun Hong come together for this musical showcase to open the 2019 NUS Festival of the Arts, performing chamber music pieces together to reveal the many variations and variables inherent in music. Oddly enough, this is similar to concepts in Mathematics, where there are endless varieties and variations in formulae … Continue reading NUS Arts Festival 2019: Variations and Variables (Review)

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