Preview: The Bald Soprano by young & w!ld

The latest young & w!ld batch graduates this June with their final show: a production of Eugene Ionesco’s absurdist comedy about the tragedy of language The Bald Soprano.  Over the course of one madcap evening, six characters meet. As they engage in conversation, sense and nonsense collide. Platitudes replace substance. And dialogue becomes drama. Soon enough, reality starts to break down as language loses all meaning. … Continue reading Preview: The Bald Soprano by young & w!ld

Review: TANGO by Pangdemonium

2017 is a year of great fear and trepidation. Surrounded by an uncertain political climate tending towards conservatism, it’s easy to make the claim that nothing is sacred anymore, and immediately attack institutions undergoing great change. In conservative Singapore, homosexuality still doesn’t sit well with a good number of citizens, with controversy arising from even family friendly films such as Beauty and the Beast, resulting in … Continue reading Review: TANGO by Pangdemonium

Preview: Monologue Slam

The Singapore Monologue Slam (SMS) returns for the second time this September! Pioneering the competitive monologue scene here, the SMS is a platform for young actors and writers to showcase their skills and panache in front of a live audience and a jury panel from both the film and theatre industry. Supported by *SCAPE and Noise Singapore, the competition is open to all 13 to … Continue reading Preview: Monologue Slam

Review: Ma Vie de Courgette dir. Claude Barras (French Animation Film Festival 2017)

Stop-motion animation has come a long way since the early days of The Nightmare Before Christmas and Aardman Animations, with new studios such as Laika taking up the mantle and creating gorgeous works of art, coupled with engaging, intimate storylines. Claude Barras’ Ma Vie de Courgette continues that trend, and despite its bug-eyed, blue-haired protagonist and innocuous sounding title, possesses a deeply powerful story that will resonate with … Continue reading Review: Ma Vie de Courgette dir. Claude Barras (French Animation Film Festival 2017)

Review: Makan-Tastic at Yishun by Dine Inn

10am, Mother’s Day 2017. The carpark behind Block 414 Yishun Ring Road begins filling up with people carrying food to the pavilion nearby just in time for the start of Dine-Inn’s Makan-Tastic newest community event. Famished customers were at the ready, and the various hosts prepared themselves for the onslaught of hungry hungry people. Dine Inn’s latest ‘Makan-tastic’ event united willing hosts from their app with curious diners … Continue reading Review: Makan-Tastic at Yishun by Dine Inn

Review: A Night At The Musical With Three Phantoms

Andrew Lloyd Webber fans were in luck this week when not one but THREE former Phantoms from Webber’s Phantom of the Opera were in town this week to perform at the musical revue A Night At The Musical with Three Phantoms. Together with an additional four performers, the unforgettable night was a series of showstopping musical numbers, cheeky stories from behind the scenes and of course, a ton … Continue reading Review: A Night At The Musical With Three Phantoms

Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

The 2017 Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) graduating class will be presenting their Final Year Individual Projects (FYiP) this May over two weeks. Considered one of the ITI’s most insightful presentations, the FYiP presentation will feature original works conceived and performed by the graduating class of actor-students. ​. From the revelation of a tragedy behind a victim’s life, the pressures of age and marriage, to exploring personal … Continue reading Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

Preview: The Roar of Singapore II

Ringstar Management is proud to present The Roar of Singapore II – The Pride of Singapore, held at the luxurious Resorts World Sentosa this May for a real adrenaline rush and with the feel of a big Las Vegas style event, with a grand total of TEN title fights. Headlining the fight are reigning UBO World Light Heavyweight Champion Ryan ” The Real Deal” Ford vs … Continue reading Preview: The Roar of Singapore II

Preview: Gallery Children’s Biennale – Dreams and Stories

Besides the annual Imaginarium programme over at the Singapore Art Museum, the National Gallery has decided to get in on the action and expose our young ones to the magic of art with their inaugural Children’s Gallery Biennale starting this Saturday! Themed Dreams and Stories, the first edition of the Biennale invites visitors to discover art in a whole new way. Explore dreams and stories through 9 site-specific … Continue reading Preview: Gallery Children’s Biennale – Dreams and Stories

Preview: Noose & Kakis 2… My PSLE Is Better Than Yours

After a successful transfer to the stage in 2016, Channel 5’s hit news spoof television programme returns with more madcap sketches and sidesplitting jokes, as the crazy crew of Noose reporters and their stand-up comedian friends tackle the bastion of Singapore’s meritocratic society – education! . Starring the now familiar faces of Chua En Lai, Alaric Tay, Suhaimi Yusof and Kayly Loh as their various uproariously hilarious news anchors, … Continue reading Preview: Noose & Kakis 2… My PSLE Is Better Than Yours