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Review: The Fall by The Young Company

A number of potential stars emerge from the latest batch of SRT’s The Young Company. First performed by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain in 2016, the Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Young Company takes on James Fritz’s The Fall for their graduation showcase. Directed by Daniel Jenkins, The Fall follows the life of a man in three acts as he goes through young love, adulthood and old age, encountering … Continue reading Review: The Fall by The Young Company

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Review: Cat In The Hat by SRT’s The Little Company

A fun romp through the illustrated world of Dr Seuss Based off the timeless children’s book of the same name by Dr. Seuss, the Singapore Repertory Theatre has brought back National Theatre’s stage adaptation of The Cat In The Hat, now faithfully reproduced by The Little Company and translated into Mandarin. Known as a witty haven of rhymes and wordplay, The Cat In The Hat follows Sally (Ann Lek) … Continue reading Review: Cat In The Hat by SRT’s The Little Company

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Preview: The Fall by The Young Company

Following two years of training across all forms and aspect of theatre, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) latest batch of The Young Company trainees are set to graduate this August, culminating in a graduation showcase performance of James Fritz’s The Fall. First performed by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain at the Finborough Theatre, London in August 2016, The Fall examines youth and their relationship with ageing and … Continue reading Preview: The Fall by The Young Company

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Review: Shakespeare In The Park – Julius Caesar by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park makes a triumphant return after a year’s absence. In a world filled with crazed presidents and a turbulent political climate, Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s tale of brutal governors and despotic leaders, takes on more significance than ever. In SRT’s modern take on the play, the script has remained largely loyal to the Bard’s original writing, but director Guy Unsworth has dressed the play … Continue reading Review: Shakespeare In The Park – Julius Caesar by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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An Interview with Ghafir Akbar and Julie Wee of SRT’s Julius Caesar

Friends, Singaporeans, Countrymen, lend us your ears. The Singapore Repertory Theatre’s long awaited revival of Shakespeare in the Park is upon us at last this May, bringing with it a remarkably modern take on Julius Caesar, with acclaimed Malaysian actress Jo Kukathas taking on the titular role in a genderbent twist. Beset by a world of uneasy politics and would be dictators, Julius Caesar takes on more significance than … Continue reading An Interview with Ghafir Akbar and Julie Wee of SRT’s Julius Caesar

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The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time: An Interview with Joshua Jenkins

In the National Theatre’s stellar touring production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, actor Joshua Jenkins leads the cast as fifteen year old Christopher Boone. A graduate from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Joshua’s role as “a mathematician with some behavioural difficulties” is both physically and emotionally demanding, and an unusual one amongst theatre protagonists in that his character … Continue reading The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time: An Interview with Joshua Jenkins

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Review: National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time by The National Theatre

Style reigns supreme in this technically brilliant adaptation of Mark Haddon’s breakthrough novel. In National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time, three pieces of chalk are used in every single performance, with two spares on standby. Adrian Sutton’s opening music is counts out a 2-3-5-7 rhythm based off prime number sequences. 115 props are used in the show. Each actor playing Christopher has … Continue reading Review: National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time by The National Theatre

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The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night Time: An Interview With SRT Managing Director Charlotte Nors

The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is no stranger to bringing in some of the absolute best works from all around the world, ranging from superstars such as Ian McKellan in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s King Lear, to Peter Brook’s stunning The Suit. This year, together with the Esplanade, they’re bringing in one of the most critically and commercially acclaimed works of modern theatre – National Theatre’s The Curious Adaptation of … Continue reading The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night Time: An Interview With SRT Managing Director Charlotte Nors

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Review: The Nightingale by SRT’s The Little Company

The power of friendship is told through song and puppetry in this fun restaging of a Hands Christian Andersen classic.  How do we encourage a community that knows how to appreciate the arts? By starting them young of course. And SRT’s The Little Company knows how best to contribute to that, with a restaging of The Nightingale this March holiday. Playing to a theatre full of pre-schoolers … Continue reading Review: The Nightingale by SRT’s The Little Company

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An Interview with the Cast of The Little Company’s The Nightingale

SRT’s The Little Company is proud to present The Nightingale as it returns this March! Playing to rave reviews back in 2014, this restaging of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale of a bird and her best friend will feature a brand new cast, along with the same hit script by Mike Kenny and catchy songs by Ruth Ling that made the previous version go over so well. … Continue reading An Interview with the Cast of The Little Company’s The Nightingale

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