Category: Singapore Arts, Theatre.

This section covers the Singapore Arts and Theatre Scene. This very vibrant scene is amazing and we will update the latest happenings and giveaways. Stay Tuned.

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An Interview with Ghafir Akbar and Julie Wee of SRT’s Julius Caesar

Friends, Singaporeans, Countrymen, lend us your ears. The Singapore Repertory Theatre’s long awaited revival of Shakespeare in the Park is upon us at last this May, bringing with it a remarkably modern take on Julius Caesar, with acclaimed Malaysian actress Jo Kukathas taking on the titular role in a genderbent twist. Beset by a world of uneasy politics and would be dictators, Julius Caesar takes on more significance than … Continue reading An Interview with Ghafir Akbar and Julie Wee of SRT’s Julius Caesar

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SIFA 2018: Jacob Collier (Preview)

At just 23 years old, Jacob Collier has already been hailed as a musical prodigy, not to mention, is already a two-time Grammy Award winner. The multi-instrumentalist makes his local stage debut at the 2018 Singapore International Festival of the Arts at the historical Victoria Theatre this April. Although often referred to as a jazz genius, Collier’s music spans multiple genres and refuses to conform … Continue reading SIFA 2018: Jacob Collier (Preview)

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SIFA 2018: Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s 1984 (Preview)

George Orwell’s literary masterpice 1984 remains one of the most iconic depictions of a dystopian society. Despite being written in 1949, the book’s narrative has been shockingly prophetic, raising the idea of a society increasingly under surveillance and cults of personality. Although there’ve been several staged adaptation produced over the years, there’s none you’ll experience quite like the version by award-winning theatremakers Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan. The … Continue reading SIFA 2018: Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s 1984 (Preview)

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SIFA 2018: An Interview with Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani

As the latest person to take up the mantle of Festival Director for the Singapore International Festival of the Arts (SIFA), Gaurav Kripalani has faced his fair share of criticisms and doubts. But if there’s anything to go by, the numbers don’t lie, and this year’s edition of the festival has seen overwhelmingly positive demand, with multiple sold out shows and all around enthusiasm for … Continue reading SIFA 2018: An Interview with Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani

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The Studios 2018: An Interview with Edith Podesta (Leda and the Rage)

The Esplanade’s 2018 season of The Studios has been a wild ride, and ends off with Life! Theatre Award winning theatremaker Edith Podesta’s latest play Leda and the Rage. Inspired by the Greek myth of Leda raped by the god Zeus in the form of a swan, Leda and the Rage will see Edith explore the concept of trauma through one woman’s journey of recovery. Performed by both Edith … Continue reading The Studios 2018: An Interview with Edith Podesta (Leda and the Rage)

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Review: Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

A throwback to simpler times executed with heart. There are moments we go through life smothered by how fast it goes and the constant need to do more in less time. Just for once, take a step back and imagine going back to a simpler time, where trains ran on coal and technology had not yet existed. Imagine, if you will, you’re in a small … Continue reading Review: Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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The Studios 2018: How Did The Cat Get So Fat? (Review)

It’s been 11 years since How Did The Cat Get So Fat? was last staged and its message of a hollow pledge still rings true. Besides literally referring to corpulent felines, a fat cat can of course, also refer to corrupt businessmen and politicians abusing their wealth or power. And in Zizi Azah’s play How Did The Cat Get So Fat?, it is these members of the upper class … Continue reading The Studios 2018: How Did The Cat Get So Fat? (Review)

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A Classic Circus With A Twist: Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus

There are few pleasures as pure as a trip out to the circus with the family. But as times change, the innocent wonder of childhood quickly fades as technology and real life takes over. But there’s a solution to that. Circus 1903 takes audiences on a journey back in time to the golden age of circus troupes, where every performance was an event, every night out sheer … Continue reading A Classic Circus With A Twist: Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus

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Preview: The Finger Players 2018 Season

Following their 2017 season, the Finger Players return to Victoria Theatre this June with two brand new plays from Resident Director Oliver Chong and Resident Playwright Chong Tze Chien. Playing over the span of two weeks, get ready for Citizen Dog and Framed, By Adolf, promising an entirely new theatrical experience with each show. Read their synopses below, and stay tuned for upcoming exclusive interviews with the cast and … Continue reading Preview: The Finger Players 2018 Season

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Preview: 100 and 100 More Festival at the Artground

“The child is made of one hundred. The child has a hundred languages a hundred hands a hundred thoughts a hundred ways of thinking of playing, of speaking.” With a title inspired by Loris Malaguzzi’s poem The Hundred Languages of Children, Artground is proud to present the inaugural 100 and 100 More Festival For Young Audiences, presenting a series of the best international children’s productions … Continue reading Preview: 100 and 100 More Festival at the Artground

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