Category: Theatres

Arts, Centre 42, Preview, Singapore

Preview: The Jugular Vein by The Haque Collective

There’s a new theatre company in town, and they’re ready to rock the boat with their very first production. Dubbed The Haque Collective, after Founding Member Kamil Haque, brand new play The Jugular Vein premieres this September at Centre 42, and promises a dark comedy outing that’s sure to leave you all choked up. Directed by Kamil Haque (Method Productions) and written by screenwriter James Thoo (head … Continue reading Preview: The Jugular Vein by The Haque Collective

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Arts, Esplanade Theatre, Interview, Music, Preview, Singapore

Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series: An Interview with Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer

Few bands last a decade, let alone five. But for American jazz quarter The Manhattan Transfer, with a whopping 30 albums and millions of worldwide record sales and sold-out tours across their career, the multiple Grammy Award-winning band makes it seem easy, having essentially perfected the art of a capella, vocalese and swing over the last 50 years. Having last performed at the Esplanade eight … Continue reading Esplanade’s Mosaic Music Series: An Interview with Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer

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Arts, Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, Music, musical, Singapore, Theatres

The Mad Chinaman: In Conversation with Dick Lee On His Life, His Music, and His Continued Relevance

Perhaps more than anyone else, Dick Lee is the foremost pioneer and pillar of the Singapore music scene. And of all people, he’s certainly an icon. Best known for composing everyone’s favourite National Day Parade song ‘Home’, Dick has had an illustrious career with over 20 albums to his name. Even now, in his 60s, Dick certainly isn’t resting on his laurels, and is still … Continue reading The Mad Chinaman: In Conversation with Dick Lee On His Life, His Music, and His Continued Relevance

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: New Works Festival 2019 by Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance

In 2016, six of Singapore’s leading Chinese language theatre companies united and formed the Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance. Aiming to surface and address concerns and issues pertaining to the development of Chinese language theatre scene in Singapore, the six members of the alliance are Drama Box, Nine Years Theatre, Paper Monkey Theatre, The Finger Players, The Theatre Practice and Toy Factory Productions. Three years on, they’re … Continue reading Preview: New Works Festival 2019 by Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance

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Arts, Concert, Esplanade Concert Hall, Music, musical, Singapore, Theatres

Preview: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert

Following last year’s SingaPOPera concert celebrating the musicals of Dick Lee, the Mad Chinaman returns to the Esplanade Concert Hall this September for a one-night only concert! The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary concert will naturally, feature Dick Lee himself, alongside the Braddell Heights Symphony Orchestra. Under the baton of Music Director Adrian Tan, this special pop-classical crossover celebrates the 1989 release of Dick’s seminal work, The Mad Chinaman, often considered … Continue reading Preview: Dick Lee’s The Mad Chinaman 30th Anniversary Concert

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Arts, Edward E, Review, Singapore, The Arts House

Review: The Adventures of Abhijeet by Patch and Punnet

Singa-satire still falls flat. When The Adventures of Abhijeet was first presented the M1 Singapore Fringe earlier this year, I was unable to get a chance to catch it. Reading up about it, I found out how that version was pitched as a rollicking satire on xenophobia, while this newer, full-length one pulls back its claim to simply be “a story where migrant workers are … Continue reading Review: The Adventures of Abhijeet by Patch and Punnet

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, The Arts House

Preview: The Adventures of Abhijeet by Patch and Punnet

This August, not one but TWO shows from the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival will be returning to the stage. Besides Jo Tan’s Forked, Patch and Punnet’s The Adventures of Abhijeet, which premiered as part of the 2019 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival, will also be making a comeback, this time at an all new venue at the Play Den, alongside some new additions to the cast. When we … Continue reading Preview: The Adventures of Abhijeet by Patch and Punnet

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Arts, Centre 42, Preview, Singapore

Preview: Late-Night Texting 2019 by Centre 42

Come on down for a weekend of independent theatre as Centre 42’s annual Late-Night Texting returns this August! Held in conjunction with the Singapore Night Festival, this year’s programme features a bumper crop of work, with over 25 bite-sized theatre performances, with admission entirely FREE over two nights. Says Centre 42 Company Manager Ms. Ma Yanling: “Late-Night Texting has always showcased exciting new writing and a … Continue reading Preview: Late-Night Texting 2019 by Centre 42

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Arts, Concert, Drama Centre, Review, Singapore

Review: Hossan-AH 50! – Love You LEONG Time! by Double Confirm Productions

A last hurrah for the Singapore Boy in this sincere celebration of a life in entertainment. Surefire ways to tell you’re getting on in age – when people call you ‘lao ban’ (boss) instead of ‘xiao di’ (little boy), and when you realise it’s probably more appropriate to call the taxi driver ‘brother’ instead of ‘uncle’. Where these might spark a mid-life crisis in some, … Continue reading Review: Hossan-AH 50! – Love You LEONG Time! by Double Confirm Productions

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Arts, Esplanade Annexe Studio, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre

Review: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X Re-Run by How Drama

Fat on genuine passion, heart and love for Singapore in all her idiosyncrasies.  After a fantastic sold-out run in 2018, Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap X returned this weekend for a second round to give those that missed it the first time (and longtime fans of the show) to immerse themselves completely in “the perfect, quintessentially Singaporean fringe show”. Directed by Melissa Sim,  the format of Fat Kids is … Continue reading Review: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X Re-Run by How Drama

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