Growing up in Singapore, there’s always been this undeniable source of pressure all around us, whether from parents or peers, to prove yourself worthy by coming out on top and beating out any and all rivals. Now, that sense of ‘kiasu-ism’ has become fashionable itself, as a form of self-evaluation and both drives the endless rat race and act as a means of self-reflection.With a … Continue reading Preview: X & Y by RAW Moves
Think you know your fairytales? Think again, as Andsoforth gives you a riotous twist on some classic characters in their latest immersive theatre/dining experience. Immersive theatre-dining company Andsoforth has a unique formula that works, and it’s only getting better each time. With their latest edition, they’re having audience members hit the books, as they whisk you off to childhood Disney fantasies in Adventures in Grimmsneyland. But … Continue reading Review: Adventures in Grimmsneyland by Andsoforth
Style reigns supreme in this technically brilliant adaptation of Mark Haddon’s breakthrough novel. In National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time, three pieces of chalk are used in every single performance, with two spares on standby. Adrian Sutton’s opening music is counts out a 2-3-5-7 rhythm based off prime number sequences. 115 props are used in the show. Each actor playing Christopher has … Continue reading Review: National Theatre’s The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time by The National Theatre
Commissioned by The National Arts Council’s regular Arts in Your Neighbourhood programme, this weekend saw art descend upon Ang Mo Kio in the form of LOPELAB’s Nomadic Art Caravan. Taking over the carpark behind Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic, the Nomadic Art Caravan was a gathering of fun art activities to expose the residents of Ang Mo Kio to the wonders of community spirit and a … Continue reading Singing in the Rain: LOPELAB’s Nomadic Art Caravan
Dog fashion has never been particularly cutting edge, with many pet owners choosing to simply dress their dogs up in the cutest way possible for those sweet sweet Instagram likes. But what if we told you dogs and their owners have the potential to set fashion trends, strutting down the runway in some seriously exciting new gear? At the 2018 Singapore Pet Expo, get a … Continue reading Good Dog People SingaPaw Showcase: Local Designers Team Up For A Good Cause For Good Dogs
Coming hot on the heels of their epic, multi-national production I came at last to the seas at Huayi 2018, The Theatre Practice (TTP) forges onwards with yet another ambitious production for the second show of 2018 with Four Horse Road, an epic work of immersive, experiential theatre charting the past 150 years of history along Waterloo Street. One of the key reasons why the company was interested … Continue reading Four Horse Road: An Interview with Kuo Jian Hong
Irreverent humour and physical comedy makes this Japanese duo’s act easy to swallow and laugh with. Mimetic comedy is becoming an increasingly rare art form in today’s day and age, so it’s always an absolute delight whenever there’s a chance to see it being performed. Last weekend, that came in the form of Japanese duo Gamarjobat, as they stopped over at the Drama Centre as … Continue reading Review: Gamarjobat Asia Tour 2018 presented by LOL Events
Debussy’s only opera seethes with delicious darkness and brilliant production value from the Welsh National Opera The Welsh National Opera first staged Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande in 2015 to rave reviews, with a particular focus on its intriguing set design and modern take on the opera. And now, with the Hong Kong Arts Festival, they’ve toured it to the far East, complete with most of the original … Continue reading Review: Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande by the Welsh National Opera (HKAF 2018)
In the past week, the world lost one of its greatest minds with the death of Stephen Hawking. Beyond his sheer genius alone, perhaps one of the most significant things about the physicist was his motor neurone disease, which rendered him unable to speak and confined him to a wheelchair. But throughout his life, Hawking never let it define him, instead overcoming it with the … Continue reading Beautiful Like A Rainbow: True Colours Festival 2018
Get schooled with Bhumi Collective’s very first lecture-performance about traditional cultural dance forms. In Bhumi Collective’s latest production, they’re breaking new ground as they deviate from plays to explore the medium of performance research lecture. Bringing together practitioners/researchers, the collective aims to use the series to question and critique performance practices of today, and present to the public the research process behind it, opening up new … Continue reading Review: Traditionally Speaking by Bhumi Collective
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