A statement on the universal idea of ambition and the lengths we’re willing to go to achieve it, but plot holes and lack of character depth leave us wanting. To become lost to history is to have lived a life insignificant, leading to so many people’s desperate climb up the ladder to ‘success’. But what happens when a member of the art world, in hot … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Statement Piece by Checkpoint Theatre
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
Dungeons and Dragons becomes marriage counselling homebrew. The joy of roleplaying games (RPGs) has always been in its escapism, to allow its players to be whoever they want to be, slaying dragons and fighting evil wizards. And even when they fail, there’s always a second chance to try again, and eventually emerge the celebrated hero. In many ways, it’s also akin to theatre, where players … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Session Zero by Checkpoint Theatre
Politics and convictions clash in one couple’s struggle over faith in church and marriage. Love is a fickle thing. While a person may initially seem like ‘the one’, as years go by, both parties will almost always undergo changes in personality and beliefs, as they continue to grow with each new life experience. How then can the sanctity of marriage be upheld when both you … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Tender Submission by Checkpoint Theatre
Five hundred miles. Four cups of coffee. Two lonely strangers. One hell of a journey. Love is an act of courage. Based on the play “Phoenix”, written by Scott Organ, Somewhere… follows Bruce and Sue, who meet up again four weeks after an uncharacteristic one-night-stand in Singapore. Sue only has this to say to him: “one, I had a great time with you that night” … Continue reading Preview: Somewhere… by Curtain Call
Searching for a place to belong amidst the pandemic. Over the last two years, the pandemic has brought out some of our greatest vulnerabilities, not only on a national levels, but even within ourselves as individuals, as we are forced into questioning our identity and our lived spaces. All of that comes to light for one expat, in Sharul Channa’s new play Unmasked. Written and … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Unmasked by Sharul Channa
While better known for her stand up comedy, Sharul Channa’s roots actually lie in theatre, something she’s delved into with more dramatic roles, and even as a director, with shows like Papa back in 2019. Now, she’s jumping back into the theatrical fray, as she tackles the COVID-19 crisis head on with her new work Unmasked. Both written and directed by Sharul, Unmasked follows Nakul … Continue reading Preview: Unmasked by Sharul Channa
How much are your morals worth? Actors have never had it easy. You can choose to be an Artist with a capital A, and continue struggling unless you miraculously become a hit. Or you can dive into the nebulous world of film, take on questionable roles and be labelled a hack or sellout. In HuM Theatre’s newest production, the local company tackles the complications of … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes by HuM Theatre
HuM Theatre is back, and this time, they’re taking on the Drama Centre Black Box, with Jihad Jones And The Kalashnikov Babes, a satirical comedy by Egyptian playwright, Youssef El Guindi. The play follows immigrant Ashraf Khan, who also happens to be a pretentious actor who has just played Hamlet to small artsy audiences. He earns $200 a week and is having trouble paying the … Continue reading Preview: Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes by HuM Theatre
In conjunction with International Women’s Day 2020 this March, get ready for KAM Productions as they bring the first ever Queens of Asia Comedy Special to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore for a night of stand-up like never before! Assembling a team of Asia’s biggest female comedians, expect a no holds-barred extravaganza of raunchy jokes and hilarious debauchery as they put the POWER in empowerment. Across … Continue reading Kam and Support The Queens of Asia Comedy (Preview)
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