Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with Teater Ekamatra’s Mohd Fared Jainal and Zulfadli Rashid on ‘Berak’

When Chong Tze Chien’s Poop was first staged back in 2010, the new play was a tour de force that firmly cemented The Finger Players (TFP) as a company to watch, with a heartbreaking story about love and loss, told through evocative music, effective lighting, and of course, whimsical puppetry. 12 years on and several restagings later, the contemporary classic is getting a brand new … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with Teater Ekamatra’s Mohd Fared Jainal and Zulfadli Rashid on ‘Berak’

Preview: See You, Anniversary《纪念日,再见》by Nine Years Theatre

After glowing five star reviews for original works Electrify My World and Between You and Me, Nine Years Theatre is back for their final show of 2022, with See You, Anniversary playing at the Drama Centre Black Box this September. Told through the duo-lens of narrator and character, See You, Anniversary is a humorous and heart-breaking tale of two entangled souls that will resonate with … Continue reading Preview: See You, Anniversary《纪念日,再见》by Nine Years Theatre

T:>Works Artistic Director Dr. Ong Keng Sen awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Arts, London

T:>Works is proud to congratulate Artistic Director, Dr. Ong Keng Sen, on being awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of the Arts London (UAL), in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of Theatre Direction. The Honorary Doctorate is the highest honour conferred by the University and was presented in person on 13 July 2022 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. This … Continue reading T:>Works Artistic Director Dr. Ong Keng Sen awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Arts, London

T:>Works launches digital library, T:>Digital with a new website

T:>Works launches a brand new digital library, T:>Digital, with a new website, tworksasia.org. A first of its kind, T:>Digital is a virtual locus that carries T:>Works’ commitment to contextualising histories, contemporary experiences, and situated art practices in Singapore and larger Asia. Under the artistic direction of Dr. Ong Keng Sen, T:>Works continues to pioneer cross-cultural collaborations, from nomadic residency, The Flying Circus Project and founding … Continue reading T:>Works launches digital library, T:>Digital with a new website

★★☆☆☆ Review: Assembly by Drama Box

Summoning ghosts of the past in the hopes of laying bullies to rest. What school doesn’t have its share of ghost stories? From supposed paranormal activity or strange sightings after hours, students across generations have passed down these haunting tales from one batch to the next batch. But amidst the supernatural, school can also truly be a terrifying place to be a teen, with an … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Assembly by Drama Box

Preview: Assembly by Drama Box

Since overseeing the artistic direction of SCENES: Participatory Practices, a festival that was meant to happen in-person but went digital in the thick of COVID-19 back in 2020, Han Xuemei has gone on a year-long sabbatical in 2021, received the Young Artist Award from the National Arts Council, and joined Koh Hui Ling as Co-Artistic Director of Drama Box in April 2022. To date, Xuemei … Continue reading Preview: Assembly by Drama Box

★★★★☆ Review: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

Ticking time bomb of first world problems at this dinner party from hell. In a world that’s slowly but surely saying goodbye to social distancing and gatherings are becoming the norm again, it’s not a stretch to say that we’re almost returning to pre-COVID times, with dinner parties and meet-ups galore. But perhaps one thing that has never left us, before, during and after the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

The Art of Conversation: An Interview with Timothy Koh, Nikki Muller and Jason Godfrey of Pangdemonium’s ‘Muswell Hill’

Ever since Pangdemonium was born over a decade ago, co-founder and co-artistic director Tracie Pang has helmed every show. At least, until now, as Muswell Hill premieres next week. For the first time in the company’s history, Tracie Pang will not be directing, and instead, be handing the reins to Associate Director Timothy Koh. Trained in New York, and having already been working with Pangdemonium … Continue reading The Art of Conversation: An Interview with Timothy Koh, Nikki Muller and Jason Godfrey of Pangdemonium’s ‘Muswell Hill’

Preview: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

After their production of Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie kick-started their season on a high note, Pangdemonium returns this June with the Singaporean premiere of Muswell Hill. Written by English playwright Torben Betts, Muswell Hill brings to the stage the essential bougie pastime – a dinner party. Set in January 2010, long before any conception of the pandemic, the hosts are Mat and Jess, a … Continue reading Preview: Muswell Hill by Pangdemonium!

★★★★☆ Review: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Getting back in touch with yourself, and those around you. Solitude has become one of the biggest buzzwords to arise out of the pandemic. From self-imposed isolations, to lockdowns that limit socialising to online channels, loneliness has given us more time than ever to spend time with our selves. But perhaps one thing that few of us have really paid attention to is the quality … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre