Preview: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions (Stand to win tickets!)

All new theatre company Glowtape Productions bursts onto the scene with their debut production, The Great Wall: One Woman’s Journey. Stay tuned to the end of this post to win tickets to the show! Behind The Great Wall lies an all star production team and cast. Local award-winning playwright Jean Tay (Everything But The Brain, Boom) makes a glorious return as scriptwriter here, and retells the legend of … Continue reading Preview: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions (Stand to win tickets!)

Artist Spotlight: Interview with Sim Yan Ying and Adib Kosnan (and WIN tickets to Without Reason!)

Ever been in an interracial relationship, or have friends who’ve been in one? If you have, then you’ll probably be familiar with the dilemma the protagonists of Without Reason are struggling with. A classic boy-meets-girl love story between a Malay boy and a Chinese girl, Without Reason pits the young couple against all odds, from religious differences to doubt from friends and family, and will take … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Interview with Sim Yan Ying and Adib Kosnan (and WIN tickets to Without Reason!)

Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Comedian Nath Valvo

Comedian Nath Valvo has become one of the international comedy scene’s fastest rising stars, with sell out shows across major comedy and fringe festivals and regular spots on various television programmes in Australia. The thirty-something year old has made light of literally everything in his life, from parents, to age and sexuality, to his hatred of cats. He’ll be coming down to Singapore this weekend … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Comedian Nath Valvo

Preview: M1 Chinese Theatre Festival 2017 by The Theatre Practice

The M1 Chinese Theatre returns for the 6th year this August, as The Theatre Practice once again focuses on bringing a diverse selection of Chinese works to intimate performances onstage, and gathering regional artists from Taiwan, Malaysia and China to expound on various important themes and messages for audiences from all walks of life. As with previous editions, the 2017 lineup features two shows for … Continue reading Preview: M1 Chinese Theatre Festival 2017 by The Theatre Practice

Preview: THE JAM – A Pangdemonium Fundraiser

Psst, are you a fan of Pangdemonium’s shows? We are, and we have great news for you: Pangdemonium will be bringing four of their favourite singers together this September for a one night only musical extravaganza! Headlined by Pangdemonium alumni Nathan Hartono, Sam Willows frontman Benjamin Kheng, indie darling Inch Chua, singer and personality Tabitha Nauser and 2017 Life! Theatre Award Best Actor Andrew Marko, … Continue reading Preview: THE JAM – A Pangdemonium Fundraiser

Preview: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2017

Summer heat getting you weary? Never fear, Australia’s largest comedy festival is back on tour to bring you the freshest and funniest acts! This week, get yourself down to the KC Arts Centre for the 2017 edition of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow! From sketches to song, physical comedy to standup, you’ll be guffawing from start to end with this year’s incredible line-up, featuring … Continue reading Preview: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2017

Review: What’s Wrong With Me by Kristina Pakhomova

Written by Anvita Gupta and produced and performed by Kristina Pakhomova, What’s Wrong With Me? is a solo comedy piece about a woman named Fey, who is unaware that she has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, alongside a whole concoction of other symptoms. In this play, Fey invites the audience to find out what exactly is wrong with her as she shares stories from her … Continue reading Review: What’s Wrong With Me by Kristina Pakhomova

Preview: What’s Wrong With Me? by Kristina Pakhomova

Ever feel like life’s got you down and you have no idea what caused it? Perhaps you should be catching this show. this show will help you find the answers you were looking for. What’s Wrong With Me? is an all new solo comedy piece written by Anvita Gupta and performed and produced by Kristina Pakhomova, and it might just help you find the answers.   … Continue reading Preview: What’s Wrong With Me? by Kristina Pakhomova

Preview: Pesta Raya 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay puts Malay culture front and centre again from 20th to 23rd July with the 16th edition of the annual Pesta Raya Malay Festival of the Arts! Celebrating the rich heritage of Malay traditional and contemporary arts, the 2017 Pesta Raya festival will be bringing both old favourites and new artists to the stage. Check out some of the highlights … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya 2017 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Review: The Car by Our Company

In theatre, themes of death and family are never far from the stage. Although riffing on such familiar themes, The Car still feels fresh and very accessible in the hands of Our Company, who make a triumphant return after a two year break with their new production of Verena Tay’s 2005 play.  Commissioned by the Esplanade as part of the F.Y.I. (Feed Your Imagination) initiative to provide local primary … Continue reading Review: The Car by Our Company