Sharul Channa fully embraces her title in this no holds barred, completely unfiltered performance. Sharul Channa occasionally receives a request from her father for jokes he can share at the temple. We can only hope that he’s never tried, because just about all of them would be far too inappropriate to tell there. From making light of mourners at a funeral to unflinchingly talking about … Continue reading Review: Sharul Channa Is A Pottymouth
Singapore’s Queen of Comedy shows he’s still no drag at age 50 with a celebration shrouded in joy and laughter. There is no argument that Kumar is a national icon. Dream Academy artistic director and longtime collaborator and friend Selena Tan has made an absolutely on point decision to stage Kumar 50, giving Singapore’s very own Queen of Comedy a golden jubilee to end all others. Sweeping … Continue reading Review: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy
It’s funny cause it’s true. Russell Peters is one of those comedians you never forget. But it’s not just for having coined one liners like “Be a man, do the right thing!”, there’s something incredibly convincing about the unabashed way he delivers his punchlines that makes you just want to laugh out loud. It’s no wonder then that on the very first Asian stop of … Continue reading Review: AEG Presents Russell Peters – DEPORTED World Tour
Last seen here almost exactly two years ago in his Almost Famous World Tour, the year in comedy is off to a rip roaring start as global comedy phenomenon Russell Peters makes his way down to the Singapore Indoor Stadium this February as part of his DEPORTED World Tour! Best known for his observational humour focusing on racial, ethnic and class stereotypes, many of which … Continue reading Preview: AEG Presents Russell Peters – DEPORTED World Tour
Sharul Channa was once accused of being a pottymouth by the mainstream press and has never looked back. Proudly wearing the name like a badge of honour, she’s bringing back her infamous pottymouth for another round of laugh out loud jokes and relatable stories this year in an all new show, and we decided to speak to her about it and catch up on how … Continue reading Coffee with Sharul Channa: Still A Pottymouth In 2018
Think the Golden Jubilee was fabulous? You ain’t seen nothing yet till you’ve seen Kumar’s. This year, Dream Academy presents Singapore’s most iconic drag queen as he turns 50, giving him a stage fit for royalty – the Capitol Theatre, as the comedy superstar looks back on his life and times growing up in the lion city in Kumar50. We spoke to Dream Academy’s founder herself … Continue reading Kumar50: An Interview with Selena Tan and Kumar Himself (Plus, Ticket Giveaway!)
An amazingly fun show with a hilarious, laugh-a-minute script and outrageous characters well-performed by the talented cast. Potential spoilers up ahead! Theatrical dining experiences are still a pretty new concept to Singapore, but with Bite Me Productions’ spectacular debut, they’ve already set the bar pretty high for other shows to follow. From the madcap imagination of Chestnuts creator Jonathan Lim comes Diva to the Death, as he pits jazz … Continue reading Review: Diva to the Death by Bite Me Productions
Think it’s too soon to celebrate another Golden Jubilee? Think again, as Singapore’s favourite drag superstar celebrates his very own 50th birthday in 2018! Dream Academy starts off their 2018 season with a real boom as veteran comedian KUMAR returns to the stage to head his own solo show next February. Directed by Selena Tan and with a writing team headed by Benjamin ‘Miyagi’ Lee, KUMAR 50 plays at … Continue reading Preview: Kumar 50 by Dream Academy
Sometimes, life throws you one of the best coincidences you can hope to find. Before we begin this review, here’s a little backstory: after catching a show at the Esplanade, we were walking past the Esplanade underground area where dancers usually practice and spotted a large group of dancers rehearsing. Not usually one to stop and stare, we were struck with how in sync these … Continue reading Review: Love at First Squat ❤ by The Passionate Dancing Elders
Written, directed by and starring clown-trained duo and couple Dominique Abel and Fiona Gordon, Lost In Paris features their signature whimsical style and is a charming romp into the French city of light. Fiona Gordon stars as a small town Canadian librarian suddenly called to Paris when her aged Aunt Martha (the late Emmanuelle Riva) sends her a distress letter. Packing up her things, Fiona leaves her … Continue reading Review: Lost in Paris dir. Dominique Abel & Fiona Gordon
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