Category: Theatreworks

72-13, Arts, Experimental, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Theatreworks

Review: Off Kilter by Ramesh Meyyappan (Presented by Theatreworks)

Mental illness has long been the subject of fascination in theatre. From depression to obsession, theatremakers have consistently been attempting to find the best way to sensitively represent mental issues onstage. Perhaps then, Ramesh Meyyappan has stumbled upon something truly special in attempting to weave in an element of (dark) comedy and his signature style of physical theatre to give the issue a new, accessible … Continue reading Review: Off Kilter by Ramesh Meyyappan (Presented by Theatreworks)

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Arts, Competition, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatreworks

LIVEBLOGGING: 20th 24-Hour Playwriting Competition by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab

Hey readers! We’re doing a special post today covering Theatreworks’ 24-Hour playwriting competition 2017. Held at Kampung Kampus, Home of the Ground-Up Initiative, we’ll be situated here till 4pm tomorrow, giving you an hourly update and liveblog of what it’s like to be part of the madcap playwriting process! This isn’t our first time on this rodeo; we participated in the competition ages ago since … Continue reading LIVEBLOGGING: 20th 24-Hour Playwriting Competition by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab

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72-13, Arts, Experimental, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Theatreworks

Preview: Off Kilter by Theatreworks (+Interview with Ramesh Meyyappan!)

Glasgow-based Singaporean physical theatre master Ramesh Meyyappan makes a hotly anticipated return to the local theatre scene this October with his latest work: Off Kilter. Off Kilter follows Joe Kilter, hiding away in his own happy routine and preferring anonymity over fame. But as a change knocks his routine completely off track (and his house sideways), Joe Kilter’s life becomes, quite frankly, off kilter. As he closes … Continue reading Preview: Off Kilter by Theatreworks (+Interview with Ramesh Meyyappan!)

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72-13, Arts, Dance with Me, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Theatreworks

Review: The Roundest Circle by Theatreworks

The Roundest Circle is a performance created by TheatreWorks Associate Artist Eng Kai Er, in collaboration with fellow dance artists Faye Lim and Felicia Lim. The piece is process-driven and fuelled by the concept of “turn-taking”; the artists have broken away from the conventional structure of having a leader curate, choreograph and direct the process of performance making. Instead, Kai, Faye, and Felicia take turns … Continue reading Review: The Roundest Circle by Theatreworks

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72-13, Arts, Dance with Me, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre Companies, Theatres, Theatreworks

Artist Spotlight: Eng Kai Er, Theatreworks Associate Artist

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

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Preview: Dramatised Readings 2017 by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab

TheatreWorks has birthed an all new triple threat of promising new writers from their latest Writers’ Lab workshops. Having received dramaturgical mentorship from internationally renowned playwright Tony Perez, Isaac Lim, Tan Mae Shen and Beverly Wee are ready to showcase their finished works in a one day only performance of Dramatised Readings.  Directed by Tan Shou Chen, the three writers’ new works will hear their plays … Continue reading Preview: Dramatised Readings 2017 by Theatreworks Writers’ Lab

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