Review: Lanang by Hatch Theatrics

A woman’s will is put to the test when hit by the double whammy of divorce and death. Grief is one of the most common topics covered in theatre, making it an increasingly difficult subject to portray in a new light. But with Hatch Theatrics’ latest production and final show of their residency at the Malay Heritage Centre, it’s a topic that feels fresh with Lanang’s … Continue reading Review: Lanang by Hatch Theatrics

Lanang: An Interview with Hatch Theatrics

This April, Hatch Theatrics will be closing the latest chapter of their lives. The theatre company will be ending their two year residency with the Malay Heritage Centre with their 9th production, and will be presenting Hafidz Rahman’s Lanang. Prior to its premiere, we spoke to artistic director and Lanang director Faizal Abdullah, general manager Nur Khairiyah (Khai) and Lanang playwright Hafidz Rahman about the process leading up to Lanang and where Hatch might … Continue reading Lanang: An Interview with Hatch Theatrics

Preview: Lanang by Hatch Theatrics

This April, in their 9th theatrical production and the final work in their Artist Residency at the Malay Heritage Centre, Hatch Theatrics presents Lanang. Literally translating to ‘boy’, Lanang was first written by Hatch Theatrics member Hafidz Abdul Rahman as part of Theatreworks’ 24-Hour Playwriting Competition held at the Malay Heritage Centre in 2014, and cinched joint-second prize at the Open category (there was no first prize that … Continue reading Preview: Lanang by Hatch Theatrics

Tian Tian Xiang Shang: SCCC To Host Biggest Edition of Danny Yung’s TTXS Exhibition

  If you were in Raffles City at all last year, chances are you’d have come across Danny Yung’s Tian Tian Xiang Shang exhibition displayed all around the mall, showcasing various forms of his signature Tian Tian character. Now, Tian Tian is back with more friends than ever before, this time located at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC). From now till June, the SCCC will … Continue reading Tian Tian Xiang Shang: SCCC To Host Biggest Edition of Danny Yung’s TTXS Exhibition