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
Fresh from their production of Being Haresh Sharma, Cake brings back the strange, cult affair that is Running with Strippers. Last seen in 2015 as part of their 10th Anniversary celebrations, Running with Strippers presents Cake at their weirdest, with some new collaborators along for the ride. Spawned from an extension of their experimental Decimal Points series, Running with Strippers takes the form of a journey into a different world and different time. … Continue reading Running with Strippers 2017: Thou Shall Not by Cake
When one thinks of Hari Raya, one thinks of tasty ketupats, pasar malams and LED lights outside houses of those celebrating this joyous occasion. It’s almost impossible to link it to issues such as drugs, incest, rape and domestic violence. But for Aidli ‘Alin’ Mosbit, no issue is too dark to bare on stage in Main². Commissioned for the inaugural Pesta Raya back in 2002, Aidli ‘Alin’ … Continue reading Review: Main² by Teater Ekamatra (Pesta Raya 2017)
Eng Kai Er has always been a bit of a free spirit. Raising more than few eyebrows in the past from various controversial events, the infamous A* scholar turned dance artist has been continually honing her craft over the years, and returns with an all new show next week. The Roundest Circle (27th and 28th July) marks Kai’s third full production with Theatreworks, and sees her collaborating … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Eng Kai Er, Theatreworks Associate Artist
Missed out on W!ld Rice’s 2016 Theatre Festival smash hit Grandmother Tongue? Never fear, this September, they’re bringing it back to the stage, and this time, for an entire month! Written and directed by Thomas Lim in his professional playwriting debut, Grandmother Tongue wowed audiences with its tender and moving story about family, language and identity. Taking inspiration from Kuo Pao Kun’s Mama Looking For Her Cat, the story of Grandmother … Continue reading Preview: Grandmother Tongue by W!ld Rice
National Service in Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, making it a perfect time to churn out army-themed plays that reflect on its history. Checkpoint Theatre has started the ball rolling with FRAGO, which may use the image of the Armed Forces, but is an altogether quite different kettle of fish. FRAGO centres on an armoured infantry platoon returning for reservist as they prepare … Continue reading Review: FRAGO by Checkpoint Theatre
The M1 Chinese Theatre returns for the 6th year this August, as The Theatre Practice once again focuses on bringing a diverse selection of Chinese works to intimate performances onstage, and gathering regional artists from Taiwan, Malaysia and China to expound on various important themes and messages for audiences from all walks of life. As with previous editions, the 2017 lineup features two shows for … Continue reading Preview: M1 Chinese Theatre Festival 2017 by The Theatre Practice
Psst, are you a fan of Pangdemonium’s shows? We are, and we have great news for you: Pangdemonium will be bringing four of their favourite singers together this September for a one night only musical extravaganza! Headlined by Pangdemonium alumni Nathan Hartono, Sam Willows frontman Benjamin Kheng, indie darling Inch Chua, singer and personality Tabitha Nauser and 2017 Life! Theatre Award Best Actor Andrew Marko, … Continue reading Preview: THE JAM – A Pangdemonium Fundraiser
In the murky realm of politics, do we truly have any say or power? In the grand scheme of things, does our voice get heard at all, or will it simply be lost to the cacophony? First staged in 2015 as part of the Singapore International Festival of the Arts, Drama Box has brought back their participatory theatre work The Lesson, bigger than ever and running for … Continue reading Review: The Lesson by Drama Box
When one thinks of The Necessary Stage, it’s nearly impossible not to think of a production that was based off Resident Playwright Haresh Sharma’s scripts. Having been with the company since its humble beginnings in 1987, Sharma and TNS are inseparable, and Being Haresh Sharma celebrates both the man and the many scripts and unforgettable characters he’s penned over the last 30 years. Although presented by The … Continue reading Review: Being Haresh Sharma by The Necessary Stage in Collaboration with Cake
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