Preview: A Singaporean In Paris (2022) by Sing’theatre

Sing’theatre twice sold-out musical comedy is back at the Drama Centre with an updated script brightened up with new songs and fuelled with talented fresh blood led by Director Hossan Leong. Don’t miss your chance to catch A SINGAPOREAN IN PARIS! A SINGAPOREAN IN PARIS revolves around the experience of a Singaporean performer (Hossan himself) who travels to Paris to pursue his life-long dream of … Continue reading Preview: A Singaporean In Paris (2022) by Sing’theatre

Arts of Hong Kong 2022: Confrontations by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre

Is it duty or love that motivates people to care for their frail, aging parents? As three generations of a family sit together at a rare buffet gathering, the matriarch suddenly makes an announcement that is hard to swallow. When her children—all beset by their own problems—hear their mother’s proclamation, how will they respond?  Confrontations, written and directed by HKRep Artistic Director Designate Poon Wai Sum, … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong 2022: Confrontations by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: Pulau Ujong / Island at the End by Wild Rice

Can we change before climate does? At the beginning of Pulau Ujong, playwright Alfian Sa’at positions himself as the first character to speak, his lines divided across all five cast members (Al-Matin Yatim, Ryan Ang, Koh Wan Ching, Krish Natarajan and Siti Khalijah Zainal). The five Alfians look around the Wild Rice theatre, wondering aloud about the story behind the ‘wayang timber’ used to build … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Pulau Ujong / Island at the End by Wild Rice

★★★★★ Review: Recalling Mother – Her Lines, My Lines by Checkpoint Theatre

Reflections on aging and mortality in the latest version of this ‘living play’. Originating as a simple idea where Claire Wong and Noorlinah Mohamed simply wanted to share stories of their mothers, over the last 16 years, the two theatremakers have managed to perform their show Recalling Mother across multiple iterations and across multiple countries, each version seeing the play grow and evolve alongside them. … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Recalling Mother – Her Lines, My Lines by Checkpoint Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: almost home《我以为家》by The Theatre Practice

Ng Mun Poh considers what home means to her in a one woman show. Born in Kuala Lumpur and based in Singapore, theatremaker Ng Mun Poh has spent the last 18 years of her life travelling between her two “homes”. But over the last few years, Mun Poh suddenly found herself caught in two minds as she wondered to herself – does she really belong … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: almost home《我以为家》by The Theatre Practice

Preview: Disney’s Frozen the Musical by Base Entertainment Asia

Get ready to let it go, and experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen when the much-anticipated hit Broadway musical adaptation makes its only stop in South East Asia, set to arrive here in Singapore for a strictly limited season. Following the incredible Singapore success of The Lion King and Aladdin, the brand-new musical, from the same producers and the presenter of the critically acclaimed season … Continue reading Preview: Disney’s Frozen the Musical by Base Entertainment Asia

The Theatre Practice and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre present The Nursery Rhymes Project 3

The Theatre Practice’s (Practice) Nursery Rhymes Project is back Singapore’s longest running bilingual theatre institution, the third instalment of the beloved series is set to launch this September. Inviting the young (and young-at-heart) to travel back to the whimsical world of nursery rhymes, Practice has partnered with the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) to host a celebratory launch event, taking place from 8th to 9th … Continue reading The Theatre Practice and Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre present The Nursery Rhymes Project 3

★★★★☆ Review: The LKY Musical (2022) by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre

Life and times of Singapore’s founding father traces our road to independence. Playing a national figure onstage is never an easy task, particularly when it comes to politicians held in high regard. And when it comes to the founding father of a nation, it can be incredibly stressful to maintain the fine line between a respectful depiction and entertainment value – in a musical, no … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The LKY Musical (2022) by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre

Preview: Both Sides, Now – Lepaskan Sesalan by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

Headed by Leading Artists Adib Kosnan and Moli Mohter, alongside Both Sides, Now Artistic Director Kok Heng Leun, Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative continue to delve into issues surrounding the end-of-life with the Malay-Muslim community, with the return of Both Sides, Now: Mengukir Harapan, as a full-fledged community engagement at Heartbeat@Bedok Atrium this September. What is it that we want to say to someone we … Continue reading Preview: Both Sides, Now – Lepaskan Sesalan by Drama Box and ArtsWok Collaborative

Preview: Singapore Improv Festival 2022

This September, the Singapore Improv Festival (SIF) returns to bring back the joy of live improvised theatre the Aliwal Arts Center. Featuring performances by over 40 Improv teams from Korea, Australia, Philippines and the US, the Singapore Improv Festival presents completely unscripted stories created with nothing but a little help from the audience and the performers’ own creativity. Due to its uniquely spontaneous and adaptive nature, … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Improv Festival 2022