Toy Factory’s Lab Projects 2018: An Interview with Playwright Zhu Xin Chen and Director Goh Boon Teck of Oedipus (鞭爱)
This week, Toy Factory productions launches into their 2018 edition of the Lab Projects, presenting brand new plays staged in their own home in Chinatown at NOWPlaying@17. In the first of two works, the company will be presenting Zhu Xin Chen’s Oedipus, a dark mystery following a severely disabled man who has whipped his 50 year old mother to death. As we follow an officer determined to get … Continue reading Toy Factory’s Lab Projects 2018: An Interview with Playwright Zhu Xin Chen and Director Goh Boon Teck of Oedipus (鞭爱)
Bonding Over Water: People’s Association Water-Venture A Hit At Bedok Reservoir Park
On 8th September 2018, 300 residents from Aljunied Group Representative Constituency (GRC) came together to take part in the first land-based carnival of programmes by People’s Association Water-Venture (PAWV). Titled September Fest @ Bedok Reservoir, the carnival comprised interactive eco games, fitness workouts, lantern decoration workshops and even the first-ever outdoor waterfront movie screening experience at sunset, promoting community inclusiveness and social cohesion. Says Lawrence Ng, Chairman Water-Venture … Continue reading Bonding Over Water: People’s Association Water-Venture A Hit At Bedok Reservoir Park
Preview: The Convert by the Young Vic
LONDON – This December, Black Panther star and Tony-nominated writer Danai Gurrira’s The Convert will premiere at the Young Vic. Directed by Ola Ince, The Convert is set in 1896 in what is modern day Zimbabwe, and explores the high cost of faith. In our story, we follow Jekesai, a young Shona woman fleeing forced marriage and finding herself working for devout Catholic priest, Chilford. Chilford relishes the opportunity to shape … Continue reading Preview: The Convert by the Young Vic
Preview: Annie 2019 UK Tour
LONDON – Anita Dobson and Craig Revel Horwood star as Miss Hannigan on the upcoming UK Tour of Michael Harrison and David Ian’s Annie. Opening at the Manchester Opera House on 2nd February 2019, the coveted role will be shared between the two dames, where Anita will play the role from 2nd February – 27th April 2019 and Craig will play the role from 30th April – 6th July 2019. Directed by Nikolai Foster, … Continue reading Preview: Annie 2019 UK Tour
Preview: An Inspector Calls 2018/19 Tour
LONDON – World renowned and multiple award winning director Stephen Daldry’s production of An Inspector Calls is now on tour across the UK and USA! Produced by PW Productions, An Inspector Calls is based off JB Priestly’s classic thriller of the same name, and is set before World War I in the prosperous Birling family home. When their peaceful family dinner party is unexpectedly interrupted by the mysterious Inspector Goole, the … Continue reading Preview: An Inspector Calls 2018/19 Tour
Preview: Motown the Musical 2018/19 Tour
LONDON – Tony Award nominated musical Motown the Musical begins a new tour of the UK and Ireland this October! Opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on 11th October 2018, Motown the Musical received its world premiere in April 2013 in New York and recouped its $18 million investment by the end of 2014. The first US National Tour opened to critical acclaim in Spring 2014 in Chicago, grossing $20 million dollars … Continue reading Preview: Motown the Musical 2018/19 Tour
Preview: Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s 2018 Tour of Nativity! The Musical
LONDON – Smash-hit Christmas musical Nativity! The Musical returns for a UK Tour this October! Produced by the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, the tour will open at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry on 23rd October and finish at the Eventim Apollo in London on 31st December. Based off the 2009 film of the same name, written and directed by Debbie Isitt with music and lyrics by Nicky Ager and Debbie Isitt, the uproarious Nativity! The Musical is set in … Continue reading Preview: Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s 2018 Tour of Nativity! The Musical
Preview: The Balvenie House of Craft by The General Company and The Balvenie
This September, The General Company joins forces with The Balvenie, the world’s most handcrafted whisky, in launching The Balvenie House of Craft, a pop-up, Open House assembly of the best-in-class and aspiring craftsmen, artisans and creators from Singapore and Asia. Taking place over four weekends, The Balvenie House of Craft is the first ever public showcase of crafts by talented local makers, and will be taking over an old … Continue reading Preview: The Balvenie House of Craft by The General Company and The Balvenie
Pangdemonium’s Peter and the Starcatcher: An Interview with Tracie Pang, Adrian Pang and Carina McWhinnie
Pangdemonium returns for their final production of the season this September with a far lighter show than their usual fare – the Singaporean premiere of five-time Tony Award winning play Peter and the Starcatcher! Based on Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s novel of the same name, itself a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, Peter and the Starcatcher is a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas as the … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s Peter and the Starcatcher: An Interview with Tracie Pang, Adrian Pang and Carina McWhinnie
Preview: Kit Chan [25 Years On: A Time for Everything] Concert by KKBOX and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Just about every Singaporean has heard Kit Chan before, most likely via our most beloved National Day song ‘Home’. But beyond that, our national icon and pop diva has had an incredibly illustrious career over the last 25 years, ranging from the lead role in hit musical Forbidden City, to countless Mandarin and Cantonese hits. Presented by KKBOX, Asia’s leading music streaming service and Esplanade – Theatres … Continue reading Preview: Kit Chan [25 Years On: A Time for Everything] Concert by KKBOX and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
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