Review: Army Daze 2 by Michael Chiang Playthings

Michael Chiang makes a triumphant return to the stage with a brand new script this year. Coinciding with both NS50 and the 30th anniversary of the original Army Daze, Army Daze 2 is the sequel you never knew you wanted to one of Singapore’s most iconic plays, and successfully brings across a comedic, modern take on National Service in 2017. Watching familiar characters appear onstage older but wiser … Continue reading Review: Army Daze 2 by Michael Chiang Playthings

Chinese Theatre Festival 2017: The wee Question Mark and the Nameless by The Theatre Practice (Review)

The 2017 Chinese Theatre Festival is back, and besides plenty of new, thought-provoking pieces of high art, The Theatre Practice always ensures that there’s something for everyone…even kids! Enter The wee Question Mark and the Nameless, a fun-filled, interactive family musical and the latest iteration in the Wee Question Mark series. Written by Huang Suhuai and directed by Kuo Jianhong, The wee Question Mark reunites Question Mark (Gloria Ang Xiao Teng), … Continue reading Chinese Theatre Festival 2017: The wee Question Mark and the Nameless by The Theatre Practice (Review)

Preview: Civic District Outdoor Festival by National Gallery Singapore

This August, get ready for the outdoor event of the year as the Civic District comes alive with art, light and sounds in the inaugural Civic District Outdoor Festival! As night falls, watch as the civic district completely transforms into a sprawling wonderland of art and events, with multimedia, art installations, stage and music performances, art markets and food streets. Themed ‘When Time Stood Still’, … Continue reading Preview: Civic District Outdoor Festival by National Gallery Singapore

Preview: Mother I (2) by Ver Theatre

This National Day weekend, Ver Theatre presents their new production Mother I (2), the second in their Mother I series after a successful first run at the Substation.A multilingual devised performance directed and produced by Grace Kalaiselvi (Tanglin, My Magic), Mother I (2) explores the journey of parenthood from a mother’s perspective. Adapting stories gathered from interviews with people from all walks of life, Mother I (2) tells … Continue reading Preview: Mother I (2) by Ver Theatre

Review: Sejarah-ku by Toy Factory (The Wright Stuff 2017)

It is rare to see in short plays the confidence of voice found in Al Hafiz Sanusi’s new work, Sejarah-Ku. It is clear from the start that the authors have done more than their fair share of research into the tale of two Malaccan warriors and more interestingly, how difficult it is to ascertain its historicity. Al Hafiz tells me Sejarah-Ku was first conceived four years ago at university. The playwright … Continue reading Review: Sejarah-ku by Toy Factory (The Wright Stuff 2017)

Review: Triple Bill (M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival 2017)

Tackling the theme of The Other, the 2017 M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival opens with Triple Bill, a set of three new plays going deep into topics of the marginalized, the solitary and the forgotten. At the same time, these plays delve into the problems and concerns of youth today while celebrating young talent, be they taking on the role of playwright or performer. Check out … Continue reading Review: Triple Bill (M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival 2017)

Review: The Roundest Circle by Theatreworks

The Roundest Circle is a performance created by TheatreWorks Associate Artist Eng Kai Er, in collaboration with fellow dance artists Faye Lim and Felicia Lim. The piece is process-driven and fuelled by the concept of “turn-taking”; the artists have broken away from the conventional structure of having a leader curate, choreograph and direct the process of performance making. Instead, Kai, Faye, and Felicia take turns … Continue reading Review: The Roundest Circle by Theatreworks

Review: L’incoronazione di Poppea by New Opera Singapore

New Opera Singapore has always been known for their unique, accessible choices of opera, and since their inception, have brought in a welcome breath of fresh air into the local opera scene with each production. Their latest one, L’incoronazione di Poppea is no different, and impresses with strong technical abilities coupled with slick production value. Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea (or, The Coronation of Poppea) is an opera … Continue reading Review: L’incoronazione di Poppea by New Opera Singapore

SIFA 2017: Open Homes, Open Hearts (Preview)

Do you ever wake up in the morning and wonder what life must be like on the other side of Singapore? Personally, as Easties, we’ve always been curious how different life might be for a person living in the North or (god forbid) the wild West. But this SIFA, we’re willing to step beyond the confines and comfort of our own home to find the … Continue reading SIFA 2017: Open Homes, Open Hearts (Preview)

Preview: The Wright Stuff by Toy Factory

We’re always excited when theatre companies pave the way for new writing in Singapore, encouraging young playwrights to make their debut and set themselves up for greatness. That’s why we were excited when we heard that Toy Factory was doing just that with a grand total of FOUR new plays from emerging playwrights being staged this July and August! The Wright Stuff is a brand new … Continue reading Preview: The Wright Stuff by Toy Factory