Category: Theatre

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M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: An Interview with Jemima Foxtrot of Unholy Mess (Preview)

Arranging for our interview at the iconic Foyle’s bookstore on Tottenham Court Road in London couldn’t be more appropriate. Jemima Foxtrot, one half of Unholy Mess is, after all, a performance poet, and words, naturally, become a tool in her hands. Arriving in Singapore next week, Jemima will be making her debut with Above the Mealy-mouthed Sea at the 2019 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival, a … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: An Interview with Jemima Foxtrot of Unholy Mess (Preview)

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M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Ayer Hitam by Sharon Frese, Ng Yi-Sheng and Irfan Kasban (Review)

Black never goes out of style. When one thinks of the cultural makeup of Singapore, rarely does Africa come to mind, let alone daily conversation. Yet, as Sharon Frese, Ng Yi-Sheng and Irfan Kasban reveal in their performance lecture Ayer Hitam, Singapore has plenty of surprising ties to the continent, as they uncover the hidden black history and African disapora of our island home. As … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Ayer Hitam by Sharon Frese, Ng Yi-Sheng and Irfan Kasban (Review)

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Arts, Esplanade Annexe Studio, Review, Singapore, Theatre

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Kaspar by Edith Podesta and NAFA (Review)

Language is a prison in this cerebral play about oppressive society.  In line with her penchant for cerebral scripts heavy on text, director Edith Podesta’s efforts at bringing Austrian writer Peter Handke’s Kaspar to life with the help of NAFA’s BA Theatre students is a valiant one, no easy feat given its absurdist, non-linear flow and often nonsensical, non-sequitur language. Loosely inspired by the story … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Kaspar by Edith Podesta and NAFA (Review)

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Arts, London, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

London’s VAULT Festival 2019: A Wake In Progress by Fine Mess Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – This February, Fine Mess Theatre presents a brand new play as part of VAULT Festival 2019, centering around one of our most common theatre tropes – death. But make no mistake, the company promises new perspectives on issues of grief with scripted scenes and audience interaction in A Wake In Progress to offer a relatable and moving tale of love, death and funerals. A young person lies … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2019: A Wake In Progress by Fine Mess Theatre (Preview)

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London’s VAULT Festival 2019: APRIL by Hermetic Arts (Preview)

LONDON – The last time we caught Carrie Marx, she wowed us with some incredible character work as a good Christian lady fighting the forces of satan abound in role playing tabletop games. Now, she’s back again at the 2019 edition of the VAULT Festival with an all new show titled APRIL. Once again directed by Chris Lincé, Marx’s co-founder of Hermetic Arts, APRIL once again reaches into dark … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2019: APRIL by Hermetic Arts (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Medea Electronica by Pecho Mama (Preview)

LONDON – Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit Medea Electronica is going on tour this year. Starting this February, Pecho Mama’s ambitious production brings its unique and primal energy to Pleasance Islington, reimagining the classic Greek tragedy of Medea with a scorching live electronica ensemble and thrown into the turmoil of Thatcher’s Britain. Genre-busting by nature, Medea Electronica revitalizes this drama for a new era by placing it in the maelstrom … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Medea Electronica by Pecho Mama (Preview)

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M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Jogging by Hanane Hajj Ali (Review)

What we talk about when we talk about jogging. The subject of jogging may seem like an unusual entry point into theatre, but for 50-something year old Lebanese actress and activist Hanane Hajj Ali, jogging is an exercise and activity that awakens the storyteller within her. Directed by Eric Deniaud, Jogging showcases Hanane’s mastery over storytelling as she recounts her daily routine of jogging through … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2019: Jogging by Hanane Hajj Ali (Review)

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Arts, Comedy, Concert, Dance with Me, Hong Kong, Preview, Theatre

Preview: La Cage aux Folles by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Hong Kong)

HONG KONG – Six-time Tony-winning Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles has graced countless stages around the world, not to mention garnered a triple Oscar-nominated film and multiple localized adaptations in Singapore from acclaimed local company W!ld Rice. Now, Hong Kong is ready to welcome new audience members into the hottest club of all, as the spectacular drag star Zaza and her Cagelles offer up titillating entertainment at … Continue reading Preview: La Cage aux Folles by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Hong Kong)

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Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2019

There’s already plenty to get excited about for the 2019’s arts season! Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay, has launched their 2019 Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts lineup, and we couldn’t be more excited for this 17th edition. Taking place from 15th to 24th February 2019, Huayi 2019 builds on the success of last year’s five new commissioned works, working together with both local … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade presents Huayi Festival 2019

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Preview: The Transition Room by Toy Factory

Besides the announcement of the second part of their theatrical trilogy at SIFA 2019, Toy Factory will be opening their 2019 season with their all new production The Transition Room. Making the bold transition from experimental to mainstage, The Transition Room originated as a dramatized reading held at Toy Factory’s space at NOWplaying@17, and will receive a full theatrical adaptation next February at the Drama Centre Black Box. Directed and … Continue reading Preview: The Transition Room by Toy Factory

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