Category: Theatres

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Preview: Grandmother Tongue by W!ld Rice

Missed out on W!ld Rice’s 2016 Theatre Festival smash hit Grandmother Tongue? Never fear, this September, they’re bringing it back to the stage, and this time, for an entire month! Written and directed by Thomas Lim in his professional playwriting debut, Grandmother Tongue wowed audiences with its tender and moving story about family, language and identity. Taking inspiration from Kuo Pao Kun’s Mama Looking For Her Cat, the story of Grandmother … Continue reading Preview: Grandmother Tongue by W!ld Rice

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Arts, Drama Centre, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

Review: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions + Ticket Giveaway!

How far is one willing to go for love? Would you cross the entire length of China on foot, or tear down a wall? According to Glowtape Productions’ debut production The Great Wall: One Woman’s Journey, that’s precisely how deep the love between Chinese folktale heroine Meng Jiang Nu and scholar Fang Qi Liang was.  Part historical fiction, part love story, The Great Wall follows the Chinese … Continue reading Review: The Great Wall by Glowtape Productions + Ticket Giveaway!

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Drama Centre Black Box, Review, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: FRAGO by Checkpoint Theatre

National Service in Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, making it a perfect time to churn out army-themed plays that reflect on its history. Checkpoint Theatre has started the ball rolling with FRAGO, which may use the image of the Armed Forces, but is an altogether quite different kettle of fish. FRAGO centres on an armoured infantry platoon returning for reservist as they prepare … Continue reading Review: FRAGO by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts, Competition, Drama Centre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

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!)

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Arts, Competition, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Interview, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

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!)

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Arts, Comedy, Interview, KC Arts Centre, Preview, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatres

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

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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

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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

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Arts, Comedy, KC Arts Centre, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatres

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

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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

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