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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Necessary Stage, Theatre, Theatres

The Studios 2017: With/Out (Review)

How do you remember a life? In 1999, The Necessary Stage presented Completely With/Out Character, where Singapore’s first openly HIV-positive man, Paddy Chew, performed a true, heartfelt monologue about his life, unfortunately passing away a few months after the end of the production. For those who have never heard of Paddy Chew however, his story remains unknown to them, and the chance to feel and experience it … Continue reading The Studios 2017: With/Out (Review)

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies

Review: Normal by Checkpoint Theatre

“Would you say that these works have any merit as opposed to… Shakespeare?” As if in response to such a challenge from a line in the play, Checkpoint Theatre opens its 15th anniversary season confidently with Faith Ng’s Normal. Last staged in 2015, the play revolves around the lives of two schoolgirls from the fictional Trinity Girls School. Feeling straitjacketed and lagging behind in the … Continue reading Review: Normal by Checkpoint Theatre

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Food, Preview, Singapore

WGS 2017: Restaurants To Look Out For

This year’s edition of the World Gourmet Summit will not only feature award winning chefs coming down to Singapore to show off their culinary talents, but also feature an exquisite line up of gourmet affairs, masterclasses, events and exclusive WGS menus at award-winning and much-loved dining establishments here! In line with its theme of United Nations Gastronomic Assembly, this year will be a celebration of … Continue reading WGS 2017: Restaurants To Look Out For

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Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Sing Jazz 2017 Day 2 (1 April)

After an electrifying dance party from Basement Jaxx on Friday night, it’s time to return to the fray with Day 2 of Sing Jazz 2017, which promises to be just as good as Friday, if not better. Main Stage MBS Event Plaza Raw Earth BB King Tribute – 430pm Local band Raw Earth does Blues, Rock & Soul and attempts to bring the groove back … Continue reading Preview: Sing Jazz 2017 Day 2 (1 April)

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Arts, Music, Preview, Singapore

Preview: So Ji Sub Fan Meeting Tour

Korean super star So Ji Sub kicks off his Asian fan meeting tour in Singapore this April! Having last visited Singapore way back in 2014, the Korean singer/actor has been hard at work, starring in dramas such as Oh my Venus, Good day, The Warship, as well as working on his music, having released a mini album “SO GANZI”, and snagging the KBS Best Male … Continue reading Preview: So Ji Sub Fan Meeting Tour

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Arts, Comedy, Music, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Live Shows from VizPro in May!

This May, VizPro is proud to present three blockbuster shows for audiences of all kinds – from the musical theatre fanatic, the local comedy lover and even kids, just in time for the school holidays. All three shows are on at Mediacorp’s MES Theatre, check them out below: A Night at The Musical with Three Phantoms (12 & 13 May 2017) If you’re a fan … Continue reading Preview: Live Shows from VizPro in May!

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre, Wild Rice

Preview: La Cage Aux Folles by W!ld Rice

W!ld Rice is starting off the year with a bang, with a restaging of Harvey Fierstein’s La Cage Aux Folles, last staged at the Esplanade by W!ld Rice in 2012. Winning the 2013 Life! Theatre Award for Production of the Year, La Cage will once again feature Ivan Heng in the lead role as Albin – a family man by day, lascivious drag extraordinaire Zaza by night, … Continue reading Preview: La Cage Aux Folles by W!ld Rice

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Preview: With/Out [The Studios 2017]

In 1999, The Necessary Stage worked with Singapore’s first openly HIV-positive person Paddy Chew to devise a monologue titled Completely With/Out Character, depicting Paddy’s experiences. Though well received, Paddy passed on a few months after the production, and few works since have so openly dealt with the condition of living with HIV. More than a decade later, Loo Zihan revisits the work, reinterpreting Paddy’s monologue and reconceptualising the … Continue reading Preview: With/Out [The Studios 2017]

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Nine Years Theatre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Necessary Stage, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: Fundamentally Happy by Nine Years Theatre [Studios 2017]

Wait a minute, a collaboration between Nine Years Theatre and Haresh Sharma? You didn’t just misread that. First presented in 2006 by The Necessary Stage in its original English language, Fundamentally Happy has since bagged Best Production and Best Original Script at the 2007 ST Life Theatre Awards and is still making its rounds on the big screen via the 2015 film adaptation by 13 … Continue reading Review: Fundamentally Happy by Nine Years Theatre [Studios 2017]

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., The Necessary Stage, Theatre

Review: Family Secrets by The Necessary Stage

From the schoolyard to a dementia day care center- The Necessary Stage has definitely been busy! In addition to their recent production of the classic Those Who Can’t, Teach, TNS continues its 30th anniversary celebrations during that very same weekend with Family Secrets, a Theatre For Seniors double-bill centered around the elderly and their families. In this restaging, Cultural Medallion winner and playwright Haresh Sharma … Continue reading Review: Family Secrets by The Necessary Stage

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