Review: Poop! by The Finger Players

Every so often, a theatrical production that gets just about everything right comes along, enchanting audiences from the opening lines and holding them spellbound till the very end. One of these plays happens to be Poop!, one of The Finger Players’ best, and most alluring plays. As they condensed a deceptively simple plot, captivating puppetry, blacklight theatre and musings on grief and death into an hour, there … Continue reading Review: Poop! by The Finger Players

Resorts World Sentosa Launches Luxurious Ladies’ Night Experience at CURATE

Here’s a new reason for you to head down to Resorts World Sentosa on a Friday night: one of our favourite restaurants, CURATE, will be getting a weekly makeover as it transforms from fancy restaurant to buzzing Ladies Night! Originally a fine dining destination dedicated to preparing menus that are almost akin to art from Resident Chef Benjamin Halat and various international Michelin guests chefs, … Continue reading Resorts World Sentosa Launches Luxurious Ladies’ Night Experience at CURATE

Preview: Flying Through Time by Resorts World Sentosa

If you’ve heard of Korean theatrical extravaganzas such as NANTA, JUMP and BEAT, then you’ll be overjoyed to hear that the brains behind these performances Choi Chul Ki will be returning to our shores this December with an all new show that promises an epic performance with more that’s more epic than ever, with a big heart, and even bigger stunts! Earlier this year, Choi … Continue reading Preview: Flying Through Time by Resorts World Sentosa

Of Digital Cats and The Future of Social Media: Sanctuary by The Necessary Stage & HANCHU-YUEI (Preview)

This November, The Necessary Stage will be rounding off their 30th Anniversary with an all new-collaborative work with contemporary Japanese theatre company HANCHU-YUEI and we couldn’t be more excited. In previous collaborations, The Necessary Stage has always had a chance to push their work to new limits, exploring new aesthetics and themes most of their main season wouldn’t otherwise. Much like their earlier work Frozen Angels, which … Continue reading Of Digital Cats and The Future of Social Media: Sanctuary by The Necessary Stage & HANCHU-YUEI (Preview)

Preview: Macbeth by the Ninagawa Company

It is said that to watch a Ninagawa production is a life changing experience. That’s why Singaporeans can rest easy and get cracking with that part of the bucket list, as the Esplanade brings back Ninagawa’s Macbeth this November, 25 years from the last time it was staged here. Giving Shakespeare’s script a Japanese makeover, Ninagawa’s Macbeth transposes the cursed ‘Scottish play’ to 16th century Azuchi-Momoyama Japan, where soldiers … Continue reading Preview: Macbeth by the Ninagawa Company

Preview: da:ns Festival 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade’s 12th da:ns Festival makes a return this month with a whole new programme of some of the very best dance performances from both the international dance scene, and here in Singapore. A grand total of seven ticketed productions will be available to catch this time round, including two festival commissions by Choy Ka Fai and Eisa Jocson. In addition, audiences can also take part in over … Continue reading Preview: da:ns Festival 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Happy Anniversary: #mydurian – The Esplanade Turns 15!

Happy 15th birthday to Esplanade! Titled #mydurian for the endearing nickname many Singaporeans have given it due to its similarities to the iconic King of Fruits, the twin durians of Singapore have played host to over 37,000 local and international art performances and exhibitions since it first opened in 2002, establishing itself as a major regional arts venue and attracting over 92 million visitors. The … Continue reading Happy Anniversary: #mydurian – The Esplanade Turns 15!

Preview: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

This October, come witness the power of song and opera come alive when one of the oldest and most successful choirs from Europe comes down to the Esplanade for two nights only to present a selection of enchanting works from their incredibly wide repertoire! The Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir hails from Norway, and represent a tradition of male choristers dating as far back as 900 … Continue reading Preview: Nidaros Cathedral Men and Boys Choir (Nidarosdomens Guttekor) presented by Licha Stelaus Productions

Review: Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris

Are you ready to go Crazy? Parisian cabaret extraordinaires Crazy Horse Paris returns to town after an absence of ten years to set stages ablaze once again with their elegant, classy dances that can only be described as pure art. Base Entertainment Asia and the production team have done an amazing job of transforming the Grand Theatre at Marina Bay Sands into an intimate, cabaret style … Continue reading Review: Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris

Review: Romeo & Juliet by The Stuttgart Ballet

If there’s one performance that’s bound to make you believe in eternal love, it’s Romeo and Juliet. And what better way to experience the timeless story of star crossed lovers than with the Stuttgart Ballet’s production of John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet? John Cranko was artistic director of the Stuttgart Ballet when he choreographed what is now considered the definitive ballet version of the Bard’s tragic … Continue reading Review: Romeo & Juliet by The Stuttgart Ballet