Review: The Philanthropist at Trafalgar Studios
Written as a response to and subversion of Moliere’s The Misanthrope, Christopher Hampton’s hit 1970 comedy takes place in an alternate England, where outside the confines of a small, unnamed university town, mayhem ensues when the Prime Minister and his cabinet have been assassinated, gunned down in Parliament and the top English writers are slowly being murdered one at a time. But none of this quite affects … Continue reading Review: The Philanthropist at Trafalgar Studios
Preview: Tropicana The Musical (Part 2)
Some time ago we brought you a preview of the epic new production: Tropicana The Musical, featuring an all star cast and creative team. But now here’s even more reasons to come down to the show! After what seemed to be a long time, Tropicana is finally opening tomorrow! Here are some of the events you can look forward to! 1. There will be a pop-up … Continue reading Preview: Tropicana The Musical (Part 2)
Preview: HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s
I’m that sort of guy that watches alot of sport and whatever I can get on the tele or places I can go for live action! Looking at the website and trailer for this year’s edition of the HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s, it looks like way more than just a game, it’s going to be an amazing/unique experience! In fact, the way they’ve marketed it is as … Continue reading Preview: HSBC Singapore Rugby 7s
Preview: Every Brilliant Thing by Bhumi Collective
Bhumi Collective is proud to present the Singporean premiere of Duncan Macmillan’s Every Brilliant Thing, a hit at the 2014 and 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals and receiving critical acclaim. Starring in this one-man play is 2017 Life! Theatre Award Best Actor nominee Andrew Marko (Falling, Rent), and will portray a six-year old boy attempting to come up with a list of 1000 ‘brilliant things’ for his mother … Continue reading Preview: Every Brilliant Thing by Bhumi Collective
Life! Theatre Awards 2017
2016 has been a monstrously strong year of theatre, and as always, the Life! Theatre Awards are back to highlight and honour the best of the year. This year’s awards took place on 10 April at the Esplanade Recital Studio, and here’s the full list of the 14 award winners! Best Supporting Actor: Lian Sutton (Electra by Cake) Best Supporting Actress: Sukania Venugopal (Ghost Writer … Continue reading Life! Theatre Awards 2017
Review: Fabergé – A Life Of Its Own dir. Patrick Mark
In the second film in a week we’re covering about Russian art, we’re once again transported back in time to St Petersburg. This time around though, we’re focusing on the glory days of the imperial family, when jeweler Carl Fabergé created some of the most iconic, intricate pieces of art, still revered for their craftsmanship and value even today. Patrick Mark’s documentary examines the impact … Continue reading Review: Fabergé – A Life Of Its Own dir. Patrick Mark
Review: Hope (Harap) by Teater Ekamatra
Hope (Harap) boasts a stellar cast, from Sani Hussin, to YouTube celebrity Hirzi Zulkiflie, to Apprentice star and rising stage presence Fir Rahman, as well as Siti Hajar Abd Gani and Nur Zakiah Bte Mohd Fared. Originally written by Haresh Sharma and performed in English in 1994, this 2017 version sees it translated into Malay by Zulfadli Rashid, and directed by Mohd Fared Jainal. Primarily discussing the main theme … Continue reading Review: Hope (Harap) by Teater Ekamatra
Review: Sing Jazz 2017
Mega jazz festival Sing Jazz was back this year and bigger and better than ever, bringing together both old favourites and newer, modern singers shaking up the music scene. On Day 1 of the festival, Grammy Award-winning headline act Corinne Bailey Rae spent the afternoon sharing her experiences and thoughts on her monumental music career at Marina Bay Sands’ Artscience On Screen: In Conversation With. … Continue reading Review: Sing Jazz 2017
Review: Mission Control – The Unsung Heroes of Apollo dir. David Fairhead
Houston, we have a problem. These lines have been echoed endlessly and we all know what happened to the astronauts on the Apollo missions through the power of Hollywood, but perhaps given less of a spotlight are the men who work tirelessly on the ground to guide Earth’s finest safely home. David Fairhead’s simple but effective documentary Mission Control is a chance for the men who worked … Continue reading Review: Mission Control – The Unsung Heroes of Apollo dir. David Fairhead
Preview: 28.8 by Teater Kami
Written and directed by Adib Kosnan, a local theatre practitioner with over 10 years of experience in the arts scene, Teater Kami’s latest production 28.8 follows the tale of a young couple ready to start their life together, but come to a stumbling block when money and finances throw a wrench into their plans. Adib aims to use his play to engage with a very … Continue reading Preview: 28.8 by Teater Kami
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