SIFA 2017: Germinal by Halory Goerger, Antoine Defoort (Review)
If French philosopher Jacques Derrida were still alive today and caught Germinal, one wonders what the creator of deconstruction himself might have made of the show. To deconstruct an object or concept, one essentially takes it completely apart in all its complexities, almost like laying out all the parts of a well oiled machine, reducing it to the sum of its contents. What seems like an act … Continue reading SIFA 2017: Germinal by Halory Goerger, Antoine Defoort (Review)
Review: Eat Locals dir. Jason Flemyng
In his directorial debut, actor Jason Flemyng reunites the cast of Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels to bring us vampire action film Eat Locals. Set in a small English town, a council of eight vampire overlords of England gather to meet, discussing vampire administration every 50 years, as they have for centuries. But this year, things are about to take a turn for the strange as … Continue reading Review: Eat Locals dir. Jason Flemyng
SIFA 2017: Vegetative State by Manuela Infante (Preview)
Chilean artist Manuela Infante brings her polyphonic work Vegetative State to this year’s SIFA, amplifying an actress’ mere presence as a single woman to an entire swarm, a species. Incredibly expressive actress Marcela Salinas is the star of the show here, and inspired by the work of revolutionary plant philosopher Michael Marder and plant neurobiologists like Stefano Mancuso, Vegetative State probes into the plant kingdom, exploring the ways in which … Continue reading SIFA 2017: Vegetative State by Manuela Infante (Preview)
Review: Moon Dogs dir. Philip John
The teenage years are always a tough time, particularly on the cusp of adulthood. But when you have a streak of bad luck, it could seem like the end of the world. Moon Dogs follows incredibly unlucky teenager Michael (Jack Parry Jones) as he collapses during his A-levels in truly spectacular fashion, his ex-girlfriend moves to Glasgow, and he works unhappy days in a stinking fishing … Continue reading Review: Moon Dogs dir. Philip John
Review: ETA: 9MIN by Main Tulis Group
No time for epic three hour plays? Think that Shakespeare is a little too dense for an enjoyable night out? All new playwright collective the Main Tulis Group has arrived on the scene to resolve those problems, and debuted nine short 9 minute plays at Centre 42’s Late Night Texting this August. Founded by writer Nabilah Said in 2016, the group consists of an all … Continue reading Review: ETA: 9MIN by Main Tulis Group
Review: Return to Ithaca dir. Laurent Cantet
French auteur Laurent Cantet stunned audiences with his Palme d’Or winning film The Class back in 2008, and returns with a much quieter, contained drama with Return to Ithaca. Return to Ithaca examines the impact of the politically stable state of Cuba as five old friends reunite to party and catch up with one another: there’s the energetic Tanía (Isabel Santos), neocapitalist Eddy (Jorge Perugorría), teacher and failed artist … Continue reading Review: Return to Ithaca dir. Laurent Cantet
Preview: Sanctuary by The Necessary Stage and HANCHU-YUEI
The Necessary Stage marks the end of their 30th anniversary celebrations with an all new play this November. Sanctuary is an international collaboration with contemporary Japanese theatre company HANCHU-YUEI. Set in the future, Santuary imagines how we will deal with new technology such as memories, data, artificial intelligence and the echoes of social media. How will social and familial relationships change? Will we be ok with being constantly under … Continue reading Preview: Sanctuary by The Necessary Stage and HANCHU-YUEI
Preview: Asian Youth Theatre Festival 2017
Think that there aren’t enough youth involved in the arts today? Think again, with the inaugural Asian Youth Theatre Festival this October to show you the sheer variety of cultures and people across Asia finding themselves increasingly entwined with the future of theatre. Taking place from 13th – 15th October, the inaugural festival will feature both local and regional theatre groups performing shows and conducting … Continue reading Preview: Asian Youth Theatre Festival 2017
Preview: The Addams Family by Mediacorp Vizpro
This November, the quirkiest family returns to Singapore, this time with the entire clan swooping in too! The Addams Family will play at the MES Theatre in November, and will feature a brand new orchestration and presentation direct from the UK! Written by the dynamic team of Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), and with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, The Addams Family features an … Continue reading Preview: The Addams Family by Mediacorp Vizpro
Review: forth by make/space
Despite facing numerous setbacks, including a last minute change in performance venue, make/space has managed to produce a short, introspective piece in their third production that offers (to this writer) an abstract interpretation of the realization of how a friendship has changed over the course of time, channeling their pain, heartbreak and obstacles in life to create a deeply personal performance. forth opens with a … Continue reading Review: forth by make/space
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