Category: Theatre

Arts, Esplanade Annexe Studio, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Preview, Theatre, Theatres

The Studios 2025: An Interview with The Theatre Practice on ‘Pickle Party’ and sustainable theatre

How much of a pickle are we in when it comes to sustainability and climate change? It all feels like a bit of a crisis, but in the meantime, the solution just might be…pickling? This September, the Esplanade’s The Studios 2025 rounds off with Pickle Party by The Theatre Practice (Practice), which places the audience at a pickling workshop within a performance. Originally staged as … Continue reading The Studios 2025: An Interview with The Theatre Practice on ‘Pickle Party’ and sustainable theatre

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Arts, Review, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

This original play by Gateway Arts takes on the urgent theme of toxic masculinity and men’s silence around their emotions, but faces uneven execution. In a country where men find it difficult to talk about their feelings, Gateway Arts’ new play Third Man Syndrome tackles the urgent and deeply relevant subject of how toxic masculinity silences men and prevents them from confronting their emotions. Written … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

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★★★★★ Theatre Review: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

Emotionally-charged jukebox musical brings together the best of Singapore’s Mandopop with stellar performances. Coinciding with both Singapore’s SG60 celebrations and their own 60th anniversary, The Theatre Practice (Practice) marks its first original musical since Lao Jiu: The Musical (2012) with a production that feels every bit like a homecoming. Fittingly, Partial Eclipse of the Heart pays tribute to Singapore’s surprisingly rich Mandopop songbook while reaffirming … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

Broadway’s most celebrated new musical—Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical—arrives at Victoria Theatre this October. With book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), it is a story that is funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human. At its heart is Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old with a rare ageing condition that makes her look decades older. As she … Continue reading Preview: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

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Preview: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

Sight Lines Entertainment is proud to present The Dreamcatcher for the fourth edition of Crack the Case, a series of theatrical escape games that has been enthralling audiences with its intriguing storylines and engaging puzzles since 2023. This brand new immersive live mystery will take place from 3 to 25 October 2025 at Goodman Arts Centre, and is eligible for the SG Culture Pass. This … Continue reading Preview: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

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Preview: SG Insecure by The Necessary Stage

This October, The Necessary Stage (TNS) premieres a brand new work on nationhood and belonging at a pivotal juncture in Singapore’s history. SG Insecure, a provocative investigation of Singapore past and present, is particularly apt as Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, amidst tumultuous times of social and global uncertainty. Delving into stories of migrant workers through history who have and continue to contribute … Continue reading Preview: SG Insecure by The Necessary Stage

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Preview: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

This August, The Theatre Practice (Practice) is proud to present Partial Eclipse Of The Heart, starring Joanna Dong, Derrick Hoh, Ric Liu, Jean Seizure and Chriz Tong. Every decade, five best friends return to the same seaside chalet to watch the eclipse — a tradition from their astronomy club days. From reckless teens to “responsible” adults juggling love, career and family, how will life’s twists … Continue reading Preview: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

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Arts, musical, Review, Reviews, Sands Theatre, Theatre

★★★★☆ Review: The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale by Base Entertainment Asia

Ambitious adaptation of Tolkien’s classic brings Middle-earth to life, with spectacular theatrical effects and high energy, committed performances. Over the years, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings has inspired countless adaptations, including the critically and commercially-successful film trilogy by Peter Jackson. Compressing the entire saga into a single three-hour musical is a daunting challenge, but this production, with music by Bollywood icon A.R. Rahman, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale by Base Entertainment Asia

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★★★★★ Review: FOOD by Geoff Sobelle

Geoff Sobelle serves up food for thought, elevating the act and art of consumption. Geoff Sobelle is nothing short of a master of theatrical magic and clownery. And considering how skeptical today’s audiences are, and how easy it is to see through most performers’ sleight of hand, that’s high praise for an increasingly rare talent in entertainment. But more than just parlour tricks, Sobelle’s work … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: FOOD by Geoff Sobelle

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Preview: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Cast for Singapore Season Announced

Base Entertainment Asia has announced the cast for the award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen as the musical prepares for its Singapore Premiere at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands with a strictly limited season from 30 October to 16 November 2025. This announcement follows the musical’s successful 32-venue tour across the United Kingdom, which played to more than a quarter of a million people. Previously, Dear Evan Hansen made … Continue reading Preview: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Cast for Singapore Season Announced

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