Category: Theatre

Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Malay Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Teater Ekamatra, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: Tiger of Malaya by Teater Ekamatra

After a mad July spent taking charge of the 2018 Singapore Theatre Festival as festival co- artistic director, playwright Alfian Sa’at returns to the Singapore theatre scene proper with a brand new play this September. Presented by Teater Ekamatra as part of their 30th Anniversary season, Tiger of Malaya takes inspiration from the 1943 Japanese film ‘The Tiger of Malaya’. Based off the life of Tani Yutaka, … Continue reading Preview: Tiger of Malaya by Teater Ekamatra

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres, Victoria Theatre

Preview: Peter and the Starcatcher by Pangdemonium

With a heartbreaking opener in the form of The Father and a fiercely current re-run of Dragonflies, Pangdemonium ends off its 2018 season with something a little less melancholic – the Singaporean premiere of the five time Tony Award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher. Written by Rick Elice with music by Wayne Baker, Peter and the Starcatcher is a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s novel Peter Pan, … Continue reading Preview: Peter and the Starcatcher by Pangdemonium

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Arts, Inside London, London, musical, Theatre

Preview: The Bodyguard 2018 UK Tour

LONDON – International smash hit musical The Bodyguard is going on tour of the UK starting this December! Based off Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar nominated film of the same name and featuring the songs of the late Whitney Houston, the award-winning musical begins its tour on 3rd December 2018 at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal. The Bodyguard first premiered at London’s Adelphi Theatre in 2012, earning four Olivier Award nominations … Continue reading Preview: The Bodyguard 2018 UK Tour

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Arts, Experimental, Goodman Arts Centre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: Stupid Cupid by Patch and Punnet

A space-time continuum busting series of parodies that makes for a successful second outing for this youth theatre group.  Staged in a small, intimate living room space above brand new bookstore-cum-cafe The Moon, Stupid Cupid is a quirky play that feels perfectly designed for a millennial audience. The second production from Patch and Punnet, Stupid Cupid imagines a hapless Cupid (Jit), constantly drunk and unable to fulfil his duties … Continue reading Review: Stupid Cupid by Patch and Punnet

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Arts, KC Arts Centre, Review, Singapore, SRT, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

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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Arts, Children's Theatre, Review, Singapore, SRT, Theatre, Theatre Companies

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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Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Intercultural Theatre Institute, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

Following productions in March and June, the latest batch of students from the Intercultural Theatre Institute are fast approaching their graduation date. In September, each of the four students will be presenting brand new, original works conceived by them, as part of their Final Year Individual Project showcase. Considered a critical and integral aspect of ITI’s actor training programme, the FYIP is a project students have … Continue reading Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

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Arts, Experimental, Goodman Arts Centre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Preview: Stupid Cupid by Patch and Punnet

After an intriguing debut work at the end of 2017, youth theatre company Patch and Punnet return to the scene with an all new, original work this August. Titled Stupid Cupid, the story follows the eponymous god Cupid, as he attempts to reclaim his honour after centuries of failing to matchmake true love. As his mother Venus gives him one last chance to prove his worth (failing … Continue reading Preview: Stupid Cupid by Patch and Punnet

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

Preview: At Every Stage – Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019

In a little over six months, the city of Hong Kong will come alive once again with majestic orchestras, stunning theatre and electrifying dance numbers as the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) returns for its 47th edition next February. Running from 21st February to 23rd March 2019, Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019 takes on the theme of ‘At Every Stage’ and will feature over 20 exciting … Continue reading Preview: At Every Stage – Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019

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Arts, Drama Centre, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Theatre, Theatres

Preview: Michael Chiang’s Private Parts

Originally staged 26 years ago during the 1992 Singapore Arts Festival under directorship of Ong Keng Sen, Michael Chiang’s groundbreaking comedy about trans-people returns for its fourth professional staging this November at the Drama Centre. In this 2018 reboot, Private Parts is being presented by playwright Michael Chiang’s very own company Michael Chiang Playthings, and will be utilising the original 1992 script. It will also be … Continue reading Preview: Michael Chiang’s Private Parts

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