Category: Theatre

Arts, Experimental, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Preview: Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons by Adeeb & Shai

From the minds of Adeeb Fazah (The Second Breakfast Company) and Mohamad ‘Shai’ Shaifulbahri (Bhumi Collective) comes an all new collaboration, simply titled Adeeb & Shai. The director/producer duo have worked together on projects with both their respective companies, alongside Yellow Chair Productions. With this new venture, they will attempt to seek out even more stories from around the world, with a smaller cast size … Continue reading Preview: Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons by Adeeb & Shai

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., SRT, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

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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Arts, Centre 42, Dance with Me, Experimental, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Review: Traditionally Speaking by Bhumi Collective

Get schooled with Bhumi Collective’s very first lecture-performance about traditional cultural dance forms.  In Bhumi Collective’s latest production, they’re breaking new ground as they deviate from plays to explore the medium of performance research lecture. Bringing together practitioners/researchers, the collective aims to use the series to question and critique performance practices of today, and present to the public the research process behind it, opening up new … Continue reading Review: Traditionally Speaking by Bhumi Collective

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Opera, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes by Nam Hwa Opera

Set up over 50 years ago as an amateur music and drama association, Nam Hwa Opera has grown to become one of the leading preservers and promoters of traditional Teochew opera, creating accessible public performances and continuing to enrich the local arts and culture scene. As part of their outreach programme, they’re bringing back their quarterly performance Nam Hwa Blazes at the Aliwal Arts Centre this April, … Continue reading Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes by Nam Hwa Opera

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Arts, Malay Theatre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Teater Ekamatra, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: Potong by Teater Ekamatra

Memory, mothers and manhood are placed on the chopping block in Teater Ekamatra’s first show of the season. In the absence of a father, what male figures does one have to turn to in order to find out what makes a man? That’s one of the central question at the heart of Teater Ekamatra’s first show of the season. Directed by Irfan Kasban and written … Continue reading Review: Potong by Teater Ekamatra

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Experimental, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Preview: Esplanade presents The Studios 2018 – Between Living and Dying

The Esplanade’s 15th Anniversary celebrations aren’t letting up anytime soon, and their annual The Studios season returns this March and April with four all new works and one reworked production by some of the brightest talents working in Singapore today. Themed Between Living and Dying, the works invite audience members to probe deeper about issues of life, death and everything in between. Opening the season on 29th March is … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade presents The Studios 2018 – Between Living and Dying

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Arts, Mastercard Theatres, musical, Preview, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Preview: The Secret presented by BASE Entertainment Asia and Perfect World Pictures

Jay Chou fans out there, you’re in for a treat next April. Coming to our shores for the very first time is the stage adaptation of Jay Chou’s critically and commercially acclaimed directorial debut Secret (2007), garnering awards for Outstanding Taiwanese Film of the Year, Best Original Song and Best Visual Effects at the 44th Golden Horse Awards, along with netting over 10 million USD to the … Continue reading Preview: The Secret presented by BASE Entertainment Asia and Perfect World Pictures

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

Preview: Thick Beats for Good Girls by Checkpoint Theatre

What exactly makes a good girl? Is she religious and knows her prayers by heart? Can she ever let go and take a walk on the wild side and still be good? And above all – can good girls ever call the shots? All these questions and more just might be answered in Checkpoint Theatre’s newest production this April. Directed by Huzir Sulaiman, Checkpoint will be premiering an … Continue reading Preview: Thick Beats for Good Girls by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts, Experimental, Pink Gajah, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies

Review: Alter Egos by Pink Gajah

There’s very good reason why Sharda Harrison has named her incubation platform ‘Magic Laboratory’ – sitting in the Harrisons’ front yard, sipping on drinks and chatting with other attendees, there’s some kind of magic that’s coursing through the air as we wait for their latest showcase to begin. Utilising their home turned studio, Pink Gajah presented Alter Egos this weekend, the culmination of a sporadic nine month … Continue reading Review: Alter Egos by Pink Gajah

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Arts, Dramabox, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Both Sides, Now: Exit by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

Death is probably one of the most terrifying things a person can face, and it can be incredibly difficult to talk about due to its taboo nature. But as terrifying as it is, its inevitability cannot be ignored, and Drama Box and ArtsWork Collaborative have joined forces in an attempt to make it more accessible and open up the conversation on how to die with … Continue reading Both Sides, Now: Exit by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

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