Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Malay Theatre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Teater Ekamatra, The Necessary Stage, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: Hope (Harap) by Teater Ekamatra

Hope (Harap) boasts a stellar cast, from Sani Hussin, to YouTube celebrity Hirzi Zulkiflie, to Apprentice star and rising stage presence Fir Rahman, as well as Siti Hajar Abd Gani and Nur Zakiah Bte Mohd Fared. Originally written by Haresh Sharma and performed in English in 1994, this 2017 version sees it translated into Malay by Zulfadli Rashid, and directed by Mohd Fared Jainal. Primarily discussing the main theme … Continue reading Review: Hope (Harap) by Teater Ekamatra

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Arts, Music, Singapore

Review: Sing Jazz 2017

Mega jazz festival Sing Jazz was back this year and bigger and better than ever, bringing together both old favourites and newer, modern singers shaking up the music scene. On Day 1 of the festival, Grammy Award-winning headline act Corinne Bailey Rae spent the afternoon sharing her experiences and thoughts on her monumental music career at Marina Bay Sands’ Artscience On Screen: In Conversation With. … Continue reading Review: Sing Jazz 2017

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Preview: 28.8 by Teater Kami

Written and directed by Adib Kosnan, a local theatre practitioner with over 10 years of experience in the arts scene, Teater Kami’s latest production 28.8 follows the tale of a young couple ready to start their life together, but come to a stumbling block when money and finances throw a wrench into their plans. Adib aims to use his play to engage with a very … Continue reading Preview: 28.8 by Teater Kami

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Interview: Jess Kent

Sydney based singer Jess Kent has hit Singapore shores to open for one of the biggest British acts playing at our National Stadium: the one and only Coldplay! Prior to the show, we managed to get a chance to talk to the 22-year old starlet, whose megahit Get Down has received plenty of airplay on Australian radio and even got featured on the 2016 film Nerve. Her wave … Continue reading Interview: Jess Kent

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Review: POP AYE dir. Kirsten Tan

Set in industrial Thailand, Kirsten Tan’s debut feature film is a story about Bo (Penpak Sirikul), a disillusioned architect, and his elephant. An official selection for Sundance 2017, POP AYE has earned praise and marks the first time a Singaporean has won an award at the festival. POP AYE effectively captures the essence of ritual, and took us to the base of the story of how it … Continue reading Review: POP AYE dir. Kirsten Tan

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REVIEW: Petty People by NUS Theatre Studies

It’s always heartening to see youth theatre going strong, and when people even take it upon themselves to form an education out of it, even more so. Petty People is a culmination of the talent in NUS’ Theatre Studies programme in a single production. Produced by Nora Samosir and directed by NUS Theatre Studies Alumni Thong Pei Qin, Petty People follows an unusual devising strategy, in which the team got three … Continue reading REVIEW: Petty People by NUS Theatre Studies

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Review: This Chord and Others [The Studios 2017]

For the first time since 2000, Haresh Sharma’s This Chord and Others returns to the stage! Directed by Timothy Nga, the play stars Thomas Pang, Pavan J Singh and Neo Hai Bin as three friends and colleagues as their friendship is put to the test in the face of a potential job promotion. This Chord is of course, a pun on the word ‘discord’, and this theme was … Continue reading Review: This Chord and Others [The Studios 2017]

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Preview: Hope (Harap) [The Studios 2017]

“A badly decomposed corpse was found floating on Singapore River early this morning…” Teater Ekamatra rounds off The Studios’ 2017 season with Hope (Harap), with an adaptation of Haresh Sharma’s 1994 script into Malay by Zulfadli Rashid. Hope (Harap) explores the dynamics of a family and their friends, and the importance of their individual hope as the drive for their dreams, the very basis for desire and … Continue reading Preview: Hope (Harap) [The Studios 2017]

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Preview: Hand to God by SRT

Singapore Repertory Theatre brings Broadway hit Hand to God to Singapore! If you thought puppet theatre was dead, think again. Hand To God plays like a cross between Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon, with a touch of evil. Troubled teen Jason is still coping with his father’s death and is forced to join his mother, Margery in her Church-led puppet group, consisting of his crush and a rebellious … Continue reading Preview: Hand to God by SRT

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Preview: Sing Jazz 2017 Day 3 (2 April)

Singjazz 2017 wraps up on 2 April, with just half the lineup of the previous two days. But less doesn’t mean lower quality, and there’s plenty to be wowed at on the last day. Main Stage MBS Event Plaza 4-1030pm Adam Hall &The Velvet Playboys feat. Alemay Fernandez 430pm Perth trumpeteer Adam Hall is extremely accomplished, having graduated from Berklee College of Music and previously … Continue reading Preview: Sing Jazz 2017 Day 3 (2 April)