Preview: Despicable Me Breakout Party at Universal Studios Singapore
Can’t get enough of the Minions? You’re in luck, to celebrate the release of the THIRD film in the hit Despicable Me franchise (not including Minions), Universal Studios Singapore will be letting ALL of your favourite characters loose on the theme park this summer in a Minions Breakout Party! Expect only the craziest of parties as the Minions and friends take over Universal Studios Singapore with high energy … Continue reading Preview: Despicable Me Breakout Party at Universal Studios Singapore
Review: Sejarah-ku by Toy Factory (The Wright Stuff 2017)
It is rare to see in short plays the confidence of voice found in Al Hafiz Sanusi’s new work, Sejarah-Ku. It is clear from the start that the authors have done more than their fair share of research into the tale of two Malaccan warriors and more interestingly, how difficult it is to ascertain its historicity. Al Hafiz tells me Sejarah-Ku was first conceived four years ago at university. The playwright … Continue reading Review: Sejarah-ku by Toy Factory (The Wright Stuff 2017)
Review: Triple Bill (M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival 2017)
Tackling the theme of The Other, the 2017 M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival opens with Triple Bill, a set of three new plays going deep into topics of the marginalized, the solitary and the forgotten. At the same time, these plays delve into the problems and concerns of youth today while celebrating young talent, be they taking on the role of playwright or performer. Check out … Continue reading Review: Triple Bill (M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival 2017)
Preview: BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore 2017
Tennis fans rejoice! The WTA Finals returns to the Sports Hub once again this October! Taking place from 22nd – 29th October, the very best players in women’s tennis will battle it out in the year-end highlight of the WTA season. The Top 8 Singles players and Top 8 Doubles teams will compete for a record US$7 million in prize money, along with the prestigious Billie … Continue reading Preview: BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore 2017
Review: Briefs – Close Encounters (Underbelly Festival 2017)
If you only have time to see one performance at the Underbelly Festival this year, the answer from us is and always will be Briefs. Returning to London for a third, triumphant run, the stunning, self-styled ‘boy-lesque’ troupe from down under is back with an all new show that will titillate, probe and blow your mind with their sheer creativity and showmanship. Describing Briefs is in itself a … Continue reading Review: Briefs – Close Encounters (Underbelly Festival 2017)
Review: The Roundest Circle by Theatreworks
The Roundest Circle is a performance created by TheatreWorks Associate Artist Eng Kai Er, in collaboration with fellow dance artists Faye Lim and Felicia Lim. The piece is process-driven and fuelled by the concept of “turn-taking”; the artists have broken away from the conventional structure of having a leader curate, choreograph and direct the process of performance making. Instead, Kai, Faye, and Felicia take turns … Continue reading Review: The Roundest Circle by Theatreworks
Review: Fun Mom Dinner dir. Alethea Jones
Can you still have a girl’s night out even when you’re pushing 40 and up to your neck in kids? Armed with an all-star cast, Fun Mom Dinner is the latest show to tackle the more niche cinema audience, attempting to draw in the middle-aged crowd and prove that yes, moms can have fun. Fun Mom Dinner follows the exploits of four moms as they arrange for a titular fun … Continue reading Review: Fun Mom Dinner dir. Alethea Jones
Review: You Can Tutu dir. James Brown
It’s always encouraging to come across films that encourage kids to pursue their dreams, to make the odd feel included. You Can Tutu is one of those films, a simple, family-friendly film that for the most part, achieves what it sets out to do. 12 year old Tallulah “Tutu” Marlow (Lily O’Regan) has just moved to a new neighborhood in London with her single dad Dan … Continue reading Review: You Can Tutu dir. James Brown
Review: L’incoronazione di Poppea by New Opera Singapore
New Opera Singapore has always been known for their unique, accessible choices of opera, and since their inception, have brought in a welcome breath of fresh air into the local opera scene with each production. Their latest one, L’incoronazione di Poppea is no different, and impresses with strong technical abilities coupled with slick production value. Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea (or, The Coronation of Poppea) is an opera … Continue reading Review: L’incoronazione di Poppea by New Opera Singapore
Preview: America’s No. 1 Detective Agency by Fatale Femme
If you love film noir, then you’re certain to love a good film noir parody. This summer, new theatre company Fatale Femme presents their debut production America’s No. 1 Detective Agency, a noir comedy inspired by classic film noirs such as Mildred Pierce and The Third Man. Written by Liv Hunterson and directed by Anna Marshall , America’s No.1 Detective Agency uses a unique fast paced … Continue reading Preview: America’s No. 1 Detective Agency by Fatale Femme
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