★★★★☆ Review: Dream of the Red Chamber by The Finger Players

Skilful mask work turning actors into living puppets amidst pseudo-poetic translation of Chinese classic. Cao Xueqin’s Dream of the Red Chamber has long been considered one of the greatest works of Chinese literature, as the novel passes social commentary, criticism, and philosophy over power, hierarchy and morality, as it follows the rise and fall in a family’s fortunes. Adapted countless times for stage and screen … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Dream of the Red Chamber by The Finger Players

Preview: Kumar Uncut by Base Entertainment Asia and Ra Ra Productions

As the reigning queen of comedy and Singapore’s drag scene, Kumar has remained an icon across the years, whether it’s bringing the house down behind bars, or even spilling the tea on what it means to be Indian, with ever full houses and a barrel of laughs born from witty jokes and astute observations of Singapore. Now, Kumar is set to return to the glorious … Continue reading Preview: Kumar Uncut by Base Entertainment Asia and Ra Ra Productions

Titoudao 2024: An Interview with director/playwright Goh Boon Teck and star Tan Rui Shan

The story of Titoudao was first brought to light in 1994, when Toy Factory artistic director Goh Boon Teck wrote the iconic play and premiered it at the Jubilee Hall at the Raffles Hotel. In the three decades since, the play, which is based off the true life story of Singaporean Wayang star Madam Oon Ah Chiam, has been restaged multiple times, and even received … Continue reading Titoudao 2024: An Interview with director/playwright Goh Boon Teck and star Tan Rui Shan

Art What!: Spherical Moments at Artspace @ Helutrans

This June, Onfinitive Project proudly announces their return pop-up “Spherical Moments” in Singapore after its successful debut exhibition “Neo Japan: Pop Art Explored” last July at Artspace@ Helutrans. This exhibition will showcase over 10 new works by Beijing-born artist Liu Bin and Chicago-born artist Jordan Kasey, where this project is considered to be their debut exhibition in Singapore. Elvina Chan, curator for the exhibition explains, … Continue reading Art What!: Spherical Moments at Artspace @ Helutrans

Review: Happy Ever Laughter 2024 by Dream Academy

Dream Academy highlights the power of a good laugh in latest edition of Happy Ever Laughter. By now, Dream Academy’s Happy Ever Laughter had made quite a name for itself. Each time the stand-up comedy revue makes a return, there’s strong anticipation as the crowds gather for a night of letting go, and allowing themselves to just kick back, relax and well, laugh. This time … Continue reading Review: Happy Ever Laughter 2024 by Dream Academy

Preview: Elusive — a double bill by T.H.E Dance Company

Bringing this year’s cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival to a close is Elusive — a double bill by T.H.E Dance Company. Playing at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre, the work comprises two brand new choreographies from acclaimed international artists. The first of these is Chorales by Kim Jae Duk (South Korea), who is also T.H.E’s Resident Choreographer. Chorales focuses on Kim’s perspective of the body and its beauty, while … Continue reading Preview: Elusive — a double bill by T.H.E Dance Company

Preview: CITRUS fest by CITRUS practices

Following the pandemic, the importance of mental health became the talking point on the tip of everyone’s tongues, where it became paramount and all-important to include in our daily lives. That of course, includes those in the arts. During the pandemic itself, a group of arts workers came together to discuss and expand on conversations around the conditions of working in the arts today. This … Continue reading Preview: CITRUS fest by CITRUS practices

Happy Ever Laughter 2024: An Interview with comedians Dr Jason Leong and Noah Yap

Dream Academy’s evergreen Happy Ever Laughter lineup of stand-up comedians are back to tickle your funny bone this June, each with a short set of laugh out loud jokes to bring a smile and more to your face. This time around, a grand total of twelve comedians, from both Singapore AND Malaysia, will grace the Capitol Theatre, including veterans Fakkah Fuzz and Dr. Jason Leong, … Continue reading Happy Ever Laughter 2024: An Interview with comedians Dr Jason Leong and Noah Yap

Preview: no there there by Autopoetics

Back in 2018, new theatre company Autopoetics, founded by Chelsea Crothers, Laura Hayes and Maiya Murphy, made their professional stage debut as a company with original script Provenance, showing off core tents of what the company stood for – rich visuals, a tight script, and powerful physical theatre. Six years on, and the company are back with another new work, this time focusing on the … Continue reading Preview: no there there by Autopoetics

★★★★★ Review: Sun & Sea by Rugilė Barzdžiukaitė, Vaiva Grainytė & Lina Lapelytė

Intrusive thoughts during a beach holiday at the end of the world. In our modern world of stresses and being constantly online, how much can we say we can truly detach ourselves from work and take a relaxing holiday? For Lithuanian artists Rugilė Barzdžiukaitė, Vaiva Grainytė and Lina Lapelytė, it seems that any vacation will be bound to be filled with intrusive thoughts, and unexpectedly, … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Sun & Sea by Rugilė Barzdžiukaitė, Vaiva Grainytė & Lina Lapelytė