Dating in a time of Tinder, encapsulated in this interactive mini musical revue. Thanks to the advent of dating apps, love has become a commodity, where a simple swipe right could land you the man of your dreams (or maybe, a hot one night stand). With the ability to filter, judge and block a potential date based on profile alone however, these same dating apps … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Big Brown Girl by How Drama
Ushering in a better year in theatre, Wild Rice has announced the first three shows of 2022 – The Good Citizen (8th to 9th January 2022), The Amazing Celestial Race (from 10th February 2022), and Schooled (17th to 20th March 2022) all playing at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre in Funan. Of the three shows, The Good Citizen and Schooled are original plays created by … Continue reading Wild Rice kicks off 2022 with the Singapore Youth Theatre and The Amazing Celestial Race
Friendships can often feel like complicated affairs. A small spark can erupt into a wildfire if the grapevine is vicious enough, while an innocent remark could spiral into a deep-seated betrayal. What’s a girl to do in a treacherous world like this? Tackling issues of cyberbullying, mental health and group dynamics, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) graduating The Young Company (TYC) batch presents Evan Placey’s Girls … Continue reading Preview: Girls Like That by The Young Company
If ever How Drama wanted to make a statement, they sure as heck are doing just that, with that new show, unabashedly titled Big Brown Girl. Originally slated to take place earlier this year during the Esplanade’s Flipside 2021, Big Brown Girl is now receiving a December staging, simultaneously playing in-person and streaming live online to round off the year. Co-created by Ross Nasir and … Continue reading How Drama’s Big Brown Girl: An Interview with co-creator Ross Nasir
Peach perfect end to Wild Rice’s 2021 season. Peaches have always held great symbolic meaning in Asian culture. Not only are they associated with longevity and good health; they have also been said to have the power to ward off evil and misfortune. With the last two chaotic years we’ve had since the start of the pandemic, it seems only right that Wild Rice is … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach by Wild Rice
We’re already coming to the end of 2021, and we all know what that means – the announcement of the brand new lineup for the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival, running from 12th to 23rd January 2022. Organised by The Necessary Stage (TNS), with artistic direction from TNS Artistic Director Alvin Tan, similar to the 2021 edition, the upcoming edition of the Fringe will be a … Continue reading Preview: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2022 – The Helpers
Split Theatre has always held a unique, singular voice in the Singapore theatrical scene, crafting experimental works that bring across strong messages and commentary about the world we live in. In line with its motto, You Matter, Split Theatre aims to remember and heal the past and the Singaporean identity, and consequently build meaningful human-to-human relationships, whether it’s within the company, or between the company … Continue reading Preview: Don’t Cancer Me Can by Split Theatre
How Drama may best be known for their beloved Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap sketch series, but this December, they’re changing up the formula and presenting Big Brown Girl, a brand new performance in conjunction with Esplanade – Theatre on the Bay’s Flipside 2021 programme. Presented both live and digitally, Big Brown Girl is all about Ruby, a self-professed big brown girl from Singapore who … Continue reading Preview: Big Brown Girl by How Drama
No fear Shakespeare on speed. As the most prolific writer in the English language, with stories that have lasted centuries and plays passed down for generations, it seems fair that most theatregoers should be expected to know of some of his writing. Truth be told however, while most of us can at least vaguely remember the plots of one or two assigned texts from our school … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Singapore Repertory Theatre
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about a peach? In the case of Wild Rice, they’re presenting you with a big, in fact, a Magnificent peach this holiday season that’s sure to chase the pandemic blues away, with their brand new year-end pantomime Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach. Adapted from the Japanese folk tale of Momotaro, the musical theatre … Continue reading Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach: An Interview with Director and Playwright Dwayne Lau
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