Preview: Pesta Raya 2018 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

  Coinciding with the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the 17th edition of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts returns this July! This year, the festival will showcase the rich history of the Nusantara (Malay Archipelago), with a spectrum of programmes set to appeal to everyone from the young ones all the way to the oldtimers and hipsters! … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya 2018 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

An Interview with the Cast and Creatives of My Grandfather’s Road

“Eh, you think this one your grandfather’s road ah?” Is a common retort to careless drivers or pedestrians acting as if they own the roads. But in the case of Neo Kim Seng, it can be taken quite literally if you ever find him walking down Neo Pee Teck Lane, named after his grandfather. First presented in 2015 as an English-language monologue, a photo exhibition … Continue reading An Interview with the Cast and Creatives of My Grandfather’s Road

The Finger Players 2018: An Interview with Citizen Dog Director Oliver Chong and Puppeteer Ann Lek

This June, The Finger Players return with a brand new season of theatrical productions to be staged at the Victoria Theatre. Each playing for a single weekend over two weeks, witness the return of their new shows with Citizen Dog and Framed, by Adolf, helmed by Finger Players resident director Oliver Chong and company director Chong Tze Chien respectively. In the first of a two part series, we … Continue reading The Finger Players 2018: An Interview with Citizen Dog Director Oliver Chong and Puppeteer Ann Lek

Preview: Masterpieces by Gu Guan Ren 《蓝色畅想》by Ding Yi Music Company

  Ding Yi Music Company presents their latest show this June as they join forces with renowned composer Gu Guan Ren (顾冠仁) and present some of his best known works at the at the SCO Concert Hall for one night only! Titled Masterpieces by Gu Guan Ren, the concert has been organised as part of Ding Yi’s new “Composer Series” initiative, and will comprise of two segments – the … Continue reading Preview: Masterpieces by Gu Guan Ren 《蓝色畅想》by Ding Yi Music Company

Resorts World Sentosa Celebrates the 2018 June Holidays with a Plethora of Fun Activities

June is here, and that means the school holidays along with it! As part of the celebrations, Resorts World Sentosa has an exciting lineup of special events at each and every one of their venues specially for the whole family to come down and enjoy! Over at the Maritime Experiential Musuem and S.E.A. Aquarium, learn what it means to be a great explorer with the National … Continue reading Resorts World Sentosa Celebrates the 2018 June Holidays with a Plethora of Fun Activities

Review: Masters of Comedy by Toy Factory

A loving tribute to Chinese comedians and comedy in all its forms.  In our childhood, we recall many nights glassy eyed and glued to the television while wolfing down our dinners. There’s a keen sense of nostalgia associated with the act of watching television, remembered mainly as a family activity and one of the few times we truly get to kick back, relax and just … Continue reading Review: Masters of Comedy by Toy Factory

Review: The Consultant by Wag the Dog Theatre

Office politics makes for prime dramedy in this tightly scripted, well performed second outing for Wag the Dog.  Love it or hate it, we all form inextricable links to the office as we step into work each day. In a sense, an office even becomes a kind of intimate community, and it’s no wonder that for years, it’s been the source of both drama and … Continue reading Review: The Consultant by Wag the Dog Theatre

Preview: Agnes of God by Desert Wine Productions

Following productions of Stella Kon’s Emily of Emerald Hill in 2016 and Donald Margulies’ Dinner with Friends in 2017 in ‘off central’ locations such as Goodman Arts Centre and The Grassroots’ Club. Now, they’re bringing theatre back to the hub of Singapore, with Agnes of God playing at the KC Arts Centre this week. Punning on the Latin phrase Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), Agnes of God was first written by American playwright John … Continue reading Preview: Agnes of God by Desert Wine Productions

Review: Dragonflies by Pangdemonium (2018)

Strong performances from returning cast members’ chemistry keeps Dragonflies in flight.  Receiving critical acclaim at the Life! Theatre Awards after it premiered at the 2017 Singapore International Festival of the Arts, Pangdemonium’s Dragonflies has flown back for a second outing just 8 months later as part of their main season, with half the cast changed and an improved staging. Directed by Tracie Pang and written by Stephanie … Continue reading Review: Dragonflies by Pangdemonium (2018)

Preview: Hi-5 Supers presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

The Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands will be playing host to a very special surprise this December. Multiple award-winning Australian children’s edutainment show Hi-5 is making its way down for a double reveal – their all new cast starring in a brand new show! In Hi-5 Supers, meet new cast members Bailey, Courtney, Joe, Shay and returning member Lachie, a regular with Hi-5 since 2016. The multitalented … Continue reading Preview: Hi-5 Supers presented by BASE Entertainment Asia