Review: Chicken Little by SRT’s The Little Company

The school holidays are fast approaching, and SRT’s The Little Company triumphantly presents Chicken Little, a fantastic new musical brought to you by the same brilliant minds behind SRT’s Red Riding Hood and Treasure Island, adapting the classic folk tale for a joyous new adventure for audiences of all ages. Directed by Kate Golledge, Chicken Little tells the familiar tale of a cowardly little chicken as she steels her chicken heart and … Continue reading Review: Chicken Little by SRT’s The Little Company

Spirited Away: Meeting the Team Behind L’arietta’s Purgatory

Stepping into their rehearsal space at UWCSEA, we watch the members of L’arietta’s upcoming production of Purgatory already in the midst of a jovial conversation, easily cracking jokes with each other while chatting animatedly. It’s the very image of a happy family, and we were taken with how in sync the entire group felt at first sight. Founded in mid-2015 by soprano Akiko Otao and tenor … Continue reading Spirited Away: Meeting the Team Behind L’arietta’s Purgatory

Review: Who’s Next Door? by Tapestry Playback Theatre (presented by Singapore Kindness Movement)

This week, in an effort to encourage increased interaction between neighbours in the hope of a better neighbourhood and society, The Singapore Kindness Movement presents Who’s Next Door? – a playback theatre piece encouraging audience members to speak share their own stories and experiences growing up in their respective neighbourhoods. Playing at the Centre 42 Black Box to the public on 24th October, while reaching out to … Continue reading Review: Who’s Next Door? by Tapestry Playback Theatre (presented by Singapore Kindness Movement)

Preview: Flying Through Time by Resorts World Sentosa

If you’ve heard of Korean theatrical extravaganzas such as NANTA, JUMP and BEAT, then you’ll be overjoyed to hear that the brains behind these performances Choi Chul Ki will be returning to our shores this December with an all new show that promises an epic performance with more that’s more epic than ever, with a big heart, and even bigger stunts! Earlier this year, Choi … Continue reading Preview: Flying Through Time by Resorts World Sentosa

Charting A Course Through Bugis Culture In Singapore: Malay CultureFest 2017

The Malay Heritage Centre kicked off its annual Malay CultureFest on 13th October with a bang. Opening the festival was a spectacle of stylised dance, ethnic drums and martial arts tracing the roots of the sub-ethnic community from Bugis – from the myth of their creation, to the people’s departure from their homeland after the Makassar War in the 1600s. Titled Aga Kareba, the performance … Continue reading Charting A Course Through Bugis Culture In Singapore: Malay CultureFest 2017

Of Digital Cats and The Future of Social Media: Sanctuary by The Necessary Stage & HANCHU-YUEI (Preview)

This November, The Necessary Stage will be rounding off their 30th Anniversary with an all new-collaborative work with contemporary Japanese theatre company HANCHU-YUEI and we couldn’t be more excited. In previous collaborations, The Necessary Stage has always had a chance to push their work to new limits, exploring new aesthetics and themes most of their main season wouldn’t otherwise. Much like their earlier work Frozen Angels, which … Continue reading Of Digital Cats and The Future of Social Media: Sanctuary by The Necessary Stage & HANCHU-YUEI (Preview)

Preview: Macbeth by the Ninagawa Company

It is said that to watch a Ninagawa production is a life changing experience. That’s why Singaporeans can rest easy and get cracking with that part of the bucket list, as the Esplanade brings back Ninagawa’s Macbeth this November, 25 years from the last time it was staged here. Giving Shakespeare’s script a Japanese makeover, Ninagawa’s Macbeth transposes the cursed ‘Scottish play’ to 16th century Azuchi-Momoyama Japan, where soldiers … Continue reading Preview: Macbeth by the Ninagawa Company

Preview: da:ns Festival 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s 12th da:ns Festival makes a return this month with a whole new programme of some of the very best dance performances from both the international dance scene, and here in Singapore. A grand total of seven ticketed productions will be available to catch this time round, including two festival commissions by Choy Ka Fai and Eisa Jocson. In addition, audiences can also take part in over … Continue reading Preview: da:ns Festival 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Review: Asian Youth Theatre Festival Day 3

We round off our coverage of the inaugural Asian Youth Theatre Festival with our reviews of Jayaprana & Layonsari by Gigi Art of Dance, Beder Meye (Snake Charmer Girl) by Prachyanat, and a review of last Friday’s forum theatre piece Jangan Kurang Ajar (Don’t Be Rude) by Adib Kosnan & Tumpil Yang Tampil. Read more below: Jayaprana & Layonsari by Gigi Art of Dance (Indonesia) Hailing … Continue reading Review: Asian Youth Theatre Festival Day 3

Happy Anniversary: #mydurian – The Esplanade Turns 15!

Happy 15th birthday to Esplanade! Titled #mydurian for the endearing nickname many Singaporeans have given it due to its similarities to the iconic King of Fruits, the twin durians of Singapore have played host to over 37,000 local and international art performances and exhibitions since it first opened in 2002, establishing itself as a major regional arts venue and attracting over 92 million visitors. The … Continue reading Happy Anniversary: #mydurian – The Esplanade Turns 15!