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In London’s West End 2018: True West at the Vaudeville Theatre (Review)

Sibling rivalry takes centrestage as the searing Californian heat serves as the backdrop to this Sam Shepard classic LONDON – Armed with the combined star power of TV stars Kit Harington and Johnny Flynn, this new production of True West already sets itself up with high expectations. The Sam Shepard classic follows would-be screenwriter Austin (Harington) as he housesits for his mother (Madeleine Potter) while … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: True West at the Vaudeville Theatre (Review)

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In London’s West End: Young Vic 2019 Season

LONDON – The Young Vic has always been at the forefront of London’s contemporary theatre scene, with malleable, transformable spaces and collaborations with the most exciting directors and playwrights today. Having had a spectacular 2018 season, they’ve now unveiled their 2019 season, with a return to modern classics such as Miller’s Death of a Salesman, to brand new productions such as Tree, a new music theatre production co-created by … Continue reading In London’s West End: Young Vic 2019 Season

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In London’s West End 2018: Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre (Review)

Fearless all-American musical completely deserving of its fandom and following.  LONDON – Taking on the subtitle ‘An American Musical’ is a bold move. After all, what exactly is it that makes something quintessentially American, a country built on colonisation and civil war? For Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, it’s a surprisingly simple answer – going back to America’s very own roots to tell a tale of history, and in … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre (Review)

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In London’s West End 2018: Company at the Gielgud Theatre (Review)

Mid-life crisis spells birthday blues in this bold, genderbent version of Company.  LONDON – Genderbending an established work of theatre certainly isn’t a new thing in this day and age. But with Marianne Elliot’s new version of Company, there’s something excitingly modern about how the newly christened Bobbie breathes new life into Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s quintessentially New York musical-comedy. In this production of Company, the musical … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Company at the Gielgud Theatre (Review)

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Preview: Projek Suitcase 2018 by Teater Ekamatra

Ending off their 30th anniversary celebrations, Teater Ekamatra completes their season with a brand new edition of Projek Suitcase this December! Created by the company in 2003, Projek Suitcase adopted a poor theatre format involving one actor and one suitcase in a performance space, showcasing the effectiveness of a play even in spite of minimal setup, and the power of storytelling from the actor alone. Now, … Continue reading Preview: Projek Suitcase 2018 by Teater Ekamatra

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In London’s West End 2018: Summer and Smoke at the Duke of York’s Theatre (Review)

A rare Tennessee Williams play brought to life with stunning performances and vision LONDON – Tennessee Williams is one of America’s greatest playwrights to have ever lived, but amidst his many accolades for various works,  Summer and Smoke is one of the rare ones you never quite hear about until it’s being staged. With the Almeida Theatre’s new version (now transferred to the Duke of York’s Theatre … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Summer and Smoke at the Duke of York’s Theatre (Review)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Chutney by Flux Theatre at The Bunker (Review)

The ennui of suburbia and a seemingly perfect life drives a couple towards bloody kinks. Admit it: we’ve all gone to some seriously dark parts of our psyche when we least expect it. Whether it’s wishing an anvil would drop on your most bitter rival’s head or just straight up committing bloody murder, the human brain can go from 0 to 100 in the blink … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Chutney by Flux Theatre at The Bunker (Review)

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Preview: SIFA 2019 To Present Suzuki Company’s Dionysus and Premiere Lineup of Brand New Singaporean Productions

Following an electrifying first year from new Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) is set to stun for its 2019 edition, cementing its new place in the arts calendar with an 18-day festival come May. In lieu of its release, the Festival has now officially revealed the first wave of productions audiences can expect, with the Singaporean premiere of a … Continue reading Preview: SIFA 2019 To Present Suzuki Company’s Dionysus and Premiere Lineup of Brand New Singaporean Productions

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SIFA 2019 Preview: Tadashi Suzuki’s Dionysus In Rehearsal

In 2019, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) will return for 18 days in May and June. Marking the second festival helmed by Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani, 2019 promises an even tighter programme of international works and brand new local commissioned works, and perhaps the one show that audiences should save a date for already is none other than SIFA 2019 opening show Dionysus. Presented … Continue reading SIFA 2019 Preview: Tadashi Suzuki’s Dionysus In Rehearsal

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Preview: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro

Since their debut at the 2004 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, high concept Japanese martial arts meets drumming troupe Drum Tao has been seen by more than 8 million spectators over 26 countries and 500 cities. Come March 2019, get ready to be wowed as they return to Singapore’s MES Theatre for a brand new brand new show to showcase their innovative and exhilarating Taiko drumming! Titled Rhythm of Tribe, the … Continue reading Preview: Drum Tao 2019 – Rhythm of Tribe presented by Mediacorp VizPro

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