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Review: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 – Gypsy Jazz Flamenco by Admission Nation LLC

When one thinks of Flamenco, the image that comes to mind is undoubtedly that of the female Flamenco dancer, stamping her heels into the floor with rapid movements as she sweeps across the floor in a bright, ruffled dress. But today, we learnt that the art of Flamenco consists of much more than just that, and there’s plenty about it to be completely bowled over by. … Continue reading Review: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 – Gypsy Jazz Flamenco by Admission Nation LLC

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Preview: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 By Admission Nation LLC

This October, the Esplanade has a real treat for flamenco fans in Singapore. Enter The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017, featuring two spectacular flamenco shows featuring only the best talents from the sexy, dazzling world of flamenco – including ‘Golden Couple’ soloist/choreographer Sonia Olla and singer Ismael Fernandez, both of whom have even worked with legendary pop star Madonna on her Rebel Heart Tour (which came … Continue reading Preview: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 By Admission Nation LLC

bakchormeeboyOctober 3, 2017October 3, 2017Leave a comment

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Review: Grandmother Tongue by W!ld Rice

We’ve got bad news for readers who haven’t secured a ticket to Grandmother Tongue: it’s completely sold out! Having missed out on the first run of the show at last year’s Singapore Theatre Festival, we were ecstatic and brimming with excitement to check out the show that will be seeing full houses for 3 straight weeks. And we weren’t disappointed at all. Writer/director Thomas Lim … Continue reading Review: Grandmother Tongue by W!ld Rice

bakchormeeboySeptember 30, 2017October 2, 20173 Comments

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Review: Fun Home by Pangdemonium

In 2006, Dykes to Watch Out For cartoonist Alison Bechdel released a graphic novel memoir of her life. That book was Fun Home, and has since gone on to garner a huge fan following, as it traces Bechdel’s life growing up in rural Pennsylvania, focusing on the relationships she shared with her family, and her own journey of coming to terms with her sexuality. That book of course, … Continue reading Review: Fun Home by Pangdemonium

bakchormeeboySeptember 30, 2017September 30, 20172 Comments

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Preview: Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris and BASE Entertainment Asia

Ever watched Moulin Rouge! and wondered “Damn, I wish I could see Nicole Kidman do that in real life”? Well, this isn’t Nicole Kidman, and it’s certainly not Moulin Rouge – it’s way better. This October, Base Entertainment Asia brings back Paris’ foremost cabaret: Crazy Horse! Seen by over 15 million worldwide, Forever Crazy promises a night of carefully choreographed sequences with only the very best … Continue reading Preview: Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris and BASE Entertainment Asia

bakchormeeboySeptember 28, 2017October 9, 2017Leave a comment

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Review: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by ABA Productions and The Reduced Shakespeare Company

Ever wish you could catch all the works of the greatest playwright in the English language in a single night? The Reduced Shakespeare Company is doubtless, your answer to that, condensing all 37 of William Shakespeare’s plays into a 2-act, 97 minute play! The Reduced Shakespeare Company (cheekily abbreviated to the RSC) is no newbie to the scene: armed with a 37 year history, the RSC … Continue reading Review: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by ABA Productions and The Reduced Shakespeare Company

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Taking Over Down Under: Four Singapore Theatre Companies In Australia This September

Singapore’s theatre scene is fast going global. Through the efforts of various companies and organizations over the last few years, we’ve seen a slew of local theatre companies flying overseas to present their shows at multiple festivals, from Edinburgh to Adelaide. In September alone, four local productions have or are slated to perform in Australia, split across Adelaide’s 2017 OzAsia Festival and the 2017 Brisbane … Continue reading Taking Over Down Under: Four Singapore Theatre Companies In Australia This September

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The Spirits Play: An Interview with Director Oliver Chong and Actor Tay Kong Hui

The second play in their Contemporary/Classics series, the Finger Players will be restaging theatre legend Kuo Pao Kun’s The Spirits Play in the final week of October, in the week immediately following Poop! The Spirits Play is a haunting, anti-war work that follows five spirits in conversation, all killed during World War II as they discuss the enemies that led to their death, both without and within their … Continue reading The Spirits Play: An Interview with Director Oliver Chong and Actor Tay Kong Hui

bakchormeeboySeptember 26, 2017September 26, 20171 Comment

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Grandmother Tongue: An Interview with Playwright Thomas Lim and Actor Tan Shou Chen

The fastest selling show at W!ld Rice’s 2016 Singapore Theatre Festival was none other than Thomas Lim’s Grandmother Tongue, so it makes complete sense that they’re bringing it back this September for an extended month long run! Starring Tan Shou Chen, Jalyn Han and Rei Poh, Grandmother Tongue follows a grandson as he attempts to connect with his octogenarian grandmother, who can only speak Teochew. We follow them as they bond … Continue reading Grandmother Tongue: An Interview with Playwright Thomas Lim and Actor Tan Shou Chen

bakchormeeboySeptember 25, 2017Leave a comment

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Review: Hot Pot Talk – Theatre and the Arts

“I had a conversation recently,” says Adib Kosnan. The thirteen member strong audience shifts around to indicate how much they agree with the statement (most do). “I had a good conversation recently,” Adib continues. This modifier divides the audience. Some decide to stay put at the high chairs, agreeing with the statement, others head to the stools, disagreeing, and the rest move over to the bench, indicating … Continue reading Review: Hot Pot Talk – Theatre and the Arts