The Banter: It takes a village, as Wild Rice prepares to reopen

It’s been about seven months since performing arts came to a grinding halt, thanks to the safety restrictions implemented for the pandemic. But this November, following several rounds of live performance pilots, companies are more than ready to return to theatres, with several live shows slated in the weeks to come. And if it’s one company that anyone should be looking forward to seeing again, … Continue reading The Banter: It takes a village, as Wild Rice prepares to reopen

The Banter: An Interview with the cast of SRT’s Tuesdays with Morrie

With the restrictive circuit breaker measures, it’s been far too long since members of the public have been allowed to step into a theatre. But this November, Singapore Repertory Theatre is set to be among the first to begin public performances once again, with their production of Tuesdays with Morrie, their first performance in the KC Arts Centre in seven months. Based off Mitch Albom’s bestselling memoir … Continue reading The Banter: An Interview with the cast of SRT’s Tuesdays with Morrie

Wild Rice reopens theatre this November with An Actress Prepares

The arts scene finally seems to be getting back some semblance of normalcy, with Singapore Repertory Theatre having announced a live performance of Tuesdays With Morrie, and now, Wild Rice following suit with one-woman show An Actress Prepares.  Written by Alfian Sa’at and performed by acclaimed actress Siti Khalijah Zainal, An Actress Prepares will be the first show to play to live audiences in The Ngee Ann … Continue reading Wild Rice reopens theatre this November with An Actress Prepares

Preview: Tuesdays with Morrie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Miss being in the theatre like we do? Good news: it won’t be very long before you’ll be able to attend a public theatre performance once again, with Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) making a triumphant return this November. After being closed for seven months, SRT’s upcoming performance of Tuesdays with Morrie will mark it as one of the first theatres to re-open for live performances … Continue reading Preview: Tuesdays with Morrie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Preview: Around The World In 80 Days – A Book Analysis Workshop by ANDSOFORTH

ANDSOFORTH, Asia’s largest immersive theatre company may have had their wings temporarily clipped by the COVID-19 pandemic, with their latest show Around The World In 80 Days postponed from its original planned date earlier this year, but not all is lost. Still maintaining most of their original set and ideas, they’ve reimagined and repurposed it as an all-new Book Analysis Workshop from October to December! But … Continue reading Preview: Around The World In 80 Days – A Book Analysis Workshop by ANDSOFORTH

Preview: Toy Factory announces new Director-Mentorship programme with Direct Entry

Following their Wright Stuff playwright mentorship programme, local theatre company Toy Factory Productions Ltd  is ready to mould and shape the directors of tomorrow, with artistic director Goh Boon Teck having selected Andy Pang as the first mentee under their new director-mentorship programme, Direct Entry. Designed specifically to spearhead the visions of bright young theatre directors, and sharpen their creative eye for the stage, the … Continue reading Preview: Toy Factory announces new Director-Mentorship programme with Direct Entry

Preview: Singapore Repertory Theatre to livestream Wise Children and Old Vic Bristol’s Romantics Anonymous

As big fans of leading UK director Emma Rice’s work, Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is immensely proud to be just one of 30 international partners chosen for the live stream of Romantics Anonymous by Wise Children this September. Streaming for one night only on Friday, 25th September, 7.30pm, watch as this beautiful new musical is streamed direct from Bristol Old Vic to audiences in Singapore, … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Repertory Theatre to livestream Wise Children and Old Vic Bristol’s Romantics Anonymous

Preview: TLC Children’s Festival by The Little Company

This September, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company is bringing theatre to your screens, with the TLC Children’s Festival taking place completely online! For a whole month, look out for brand new productions, workshops and fun activities with the aim to entertain, inspire and nurture the kids. For starters, catch Fly High, as Poppy (Tan Rui Shan) and Mo (Andrew Marko) embark on a quest to build … Continue reading Preview: TLC Children’s Festival by The Little Company

Preview: Sight Lines Entertainment presents Asia’s first interactive 360° digital theatre experience

Following their debut Zoom production Murder at Mandai Camp, Sight Lines Entertainment is back for a brand new project this August. Teaming up with local e-ticketing and live-streaming startup Xctuality, Sight Lines will be introducing an immersive experience combining virtual reality (VR) and 360° streaming, bringing traditional theatre performances online and promoting them to  new, international audiences. “Moving forward, the big question is: does it … Continue reading Preview: Sight Lines Entertainment presents Asia’s first interactive 360° digital theatre experience

The Coronalogues: Stand to Win $500 When You Submit Your Monologue To SRT

When Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) presented The Coronalogues – Silver linings back in May, it marked one of the first original local works to have emerged during the circuit breaker period. With moderate success, SRT is now inviting YOU to be a part of the next phase of the project! In the original production, 9 writers and actors got together to perform monologues inspired by … Continue reading The Coronalogues: Stand to Win $500 When You Submit Your Monologue To SRT