The hardest battles are with your own inner demons. Often thought of as a time of innocence, exploration and freedom, childhood is one of the most precious things a person can possess. But for Singaporeans at least, childhood is also incredibly fragile, with one of the biggest threats to it being the dreaded national examinations. A single misstep is all it takes to fall behind, … Continue reading Review: Changeling by Void Deck Games
Renee Yeong captures fragility and pain of truth in this cerebral, confessional work. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Renee Yeong) 8 Script (Michelle Tan) 8 Performance (Sabrina Sng) 8 Set Design (Petrina Dawn Tan) 8 Lighting Design (Gabriel Chan) 8 Sound Design (Jing Ng) 8 Total 48/60 (80%) Final Score: ★★★★☆ The truth is a difficult burden to bear, one that weighs heavy the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: I am trying to say something true (TRIP 2023)
A Broadway-style rendition of the timeless Indian love saga, Devdas – The Musical makes its world premiere next week at the Esplanade Theatre. Inspired by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s classic novella of the same name, India’s leading live theatre producer AGP World, along with Arte Compass and Zee TV APAC, brings one of the most famous love sagas in Indian literature to life in Singapore. Ashvin … Continue reading Preview: Devdas – The Musical makes its World Premiere at the Esplanade Theatre
Previously, HuM Theatre delved into the differences of culture and attitudes between the “New Indians” and the “Old Indians” in with “We Are Like This Only 1 & 2” – both receiving critical acclaim and national recognition from the National Integration Council for artistic contribution to the exploration of the integration issues and challenges facing our country. Now, HuM Theatre is back with We Are … Continue reading Preview: We Are Like This Only 3 by HuM Theatre
Sing’theatre is back with a witty musical revue that tackles modern love in all its forms: from the perils and pitfalls of the first date to marriage, children, and the twilight years of life. Fall in (or out of) love with us with I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Told in a series of vignettes and songs, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change … Continue reading Preview: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change by Sing’theatre
Originating in 2005, the Esplanade’s annual da:ns festival is making a change this year, going from a full fledged festival within a specific month, to da:ns focus, with five weekends of dance programmes throughout the year, each focusing on a particular theme or genre. Offering a variety of programmes, experiences and activities each weekend, the Esplanade hopes this new version of the festival will offer … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
In the upcoming May/June school holidays, the Esplanade will once again be organising the annual Flipside festival, where the performing arts centre will be playing host to a plethora of local and international circus, comedy, physical theatre and puppetry acts. Running from 26th May to 4th June 2023, Flipside is set to celebrate the lighter side of the arts, and put a smile on attendees’ … Continue reading Preview: Flipside 2023 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Wild Rice has announced an exciting line-up of three new shows made for, by and about young people: The Wonderful World of Dissocia, Every Student Is A Good Student / In My Head and Fair Play. The three shows reflect Wild Rice’s commitment to empowering young people to make and watch theatre that speaks to and for their generation. Each one grapples with the issues … Continue reading Wild Rice announces three new shows that give voice to the youth for 2023 season
Myle Yan Tay’s professional debut is a sublime exploration of male friendship and the minority experience. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Huzir Sulaiman) 10 Script (Myle Yan Tay) 10 Performance (Gosteloa Spancer, Krish Natarajan, Ebi Shankara, Adib Kosnan, Shahid Nasheer) 10 Set Design (Petrina Dawn Tan) 9 Lighting Design (Petrina Dawn Tan) 8 Sound Design (Shah Tahir) 8 Costume/Hair and Makeup (Huzir Sulaiman/Norehan Fong-Harun) … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Brown Boys Don’t Tell Jokes by Checkpoint Theatre
Sim Yan Ying attempts to make sense of the chaos of war and conflict in this mood piece. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Sim Yan Ying “YY”) 6 Script (Joel Tan) 6 Performance (Arielle Jasmine Van Zuijlen, Karen Tan, Pavan J Singh and Shrey Bhargava) 6 Set Design (Hella Chan) 6 Lighting Design (James Tan) 6 Sound Design (Lee Yew Jin – Ctrl Fre@k) … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: No Particular Order (TRIP 2023)
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