Review: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X by How Drama

Joyous, unbridled celebration of Singaporean absurdities. Does the perfect, quintessentially Singaporean fringe show exist? This all-star edition of Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap certainly makes a strong case for that title. Celebrating ten years of existence, Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X brings together 31 of the beloved act’s best sketches and playlets of all time, along with some new ones (all written by Melissa Sim … Continue reading Review: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X by How Drama

Review: Cerita Cinta by akulah bimbo SAKTI

The inheritance of violence and despair is on show in a powerful, unusual love story from one of Singapore’s most exciting theatre makers.  If one has never known love, how does one then display it? That is the issue at the core of Noor Effendy Ibrahim’s 1995 play Cerita Cinta, where contrary to its innocent title (literally ‘Love Story’), love manifests itself in perverse, violent ways that leaves … Continue reading Review: Cerita Cinta by akulah bimbo SAKTI

Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2018 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

This November, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay returns with the 17th edition of the annual Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts. From 16th to 25th November this year, watch as the region’s top Indian artists gather to present revolutionary modern versions of traditional art forms, with artists such as sitar maverick Niladri Kumar, alternative rock band Avial, dancer/choreographer Leela Samson and chitravina artist Vishaal Sapuram … Continue reading Preview: Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2018 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X by How Drama

Ten years is a long time to kidnap a bunch of fat kids, but local theatre group How Drama obviously has a winning formula with the tenth anniversary of ever popular play marathon Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap this November! The format of the show is simple: featuring five cast members, comprising Ross Nasir, Nicholas Bloodworth, Carina McWhinnie, Victoria Chen and Jun Teoh, the team will go on … Continue reading Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X by How Drama

Review: Nederlands Dance Theater 1 (da:ns Festival 2018)

Four works that showcase the vast talent and infinite imagination of NDT. Each time the Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) graces our shores ought to be considered a phenomenal event; the world renowned company is without a doubt one of the top contemporary dance theatres, with no shortage of slick, technically brilliant works that leave audiences slack-jawed and open-mouthed with awe at the dancers’ finesse and … Continue reading Review: Nederlands Dance Theater 1 (da:ns Festival 2018)

Licha Stelaus Productions: An Interview with Founder Richard Chen and Oboist Quek Jun Rui

This November, Licha Stelaus Productions is bringing in the renowned Saint-Marc Children’s Choir (Les Petits Chanteurs de Saint-Marc) as they present an evening of family-friendly tunes from various Disney films. But as a French choir, of course they’ll be presenting them not in English, but French! Best known for appearing in the 2004 Academy-award nominated movie Les Choristes, the choir will also be presenting a medley of Christmas … Continue reading Licha Stelaus Productions: An Interview with Founder Richard Chen and Oboist Quek Jun Rui

Review: Invisible Habitudes by T.H.E Dance Company (da:ns Festival 2018)

Exploring interpersonal relationships through the most primal facets of the human condition and intense choreography.  While often associated with free performances, for da:ns Festival 2018, T.H.E Dance Company has premiered the very first full-length ticketed dance performance at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, beautifully set against the backdrop of the Marina Bay skyline. Choreographed by T.H.E artistic director Kuik Swee Boon, Invisible Habitudes’ creation was born from T.H.E’s methodology of “hollow … Continue reading Review: Invisible Habitudes by T.H.E Dance Company (da:ns Festival 2018)

Review: Until the Lions by Akram Khan (da:ns Festival 2018)

Thrilling, wickedly sharp choreography and strong set design makes for a spectacle of a performance. For veteran choreographer and dancer Akram Khan, life has a fascinating way of coming full circle. One of his earliest experiences on the stage would be as a 13 year old as part of Peter Brook’s staging of the Mahabharata. Years later, he’s returned to the Hindu epic with a … Continue reading Review: Until the Lions by Akram Khan (da:ns Festival 2018)

In Photos: Daniel Kok and Miho Shimizu’s xhe (da:ns Festival 2018)

As the Esplanade’s annual da:ns Festival returns this week, they’ll be commissioning a number of bold new productions set to impress and push the limits of the dance medium itself. One of these productions is Daniel Kok and Miho Shimizu’s xhe, a marathon five hour durational, experimental performance that mixes multiple disciplines to create a kaleidoscope of patterns, moving objects and sounds in this one of a kind immersive … Continue reading In Photos: Daniel Kok and Miho Shimizu’s xhe (da:ns Festival 2018)

Preview: Southern Charms – An Evening of Cantonese Classics by Ding Yi Music Company

Ding Yi Music Company returns this November with Southern Charms: An Evening of Cantonese Classics. Playing for one night only at the Esplanade Recital Studio, Southern Charms will feature Ding Yi Music Company’s concert master Chin Yen Choong and huqin musician Fred Chan, in an evening of traditional Cantonese music. They will be joined by qin qin musician Chua Yew Kok, dizi musician Ng Hsien Han and yangqin musician Yick Jue Ru, performing their rendition of classic Cantonese … Continue reading Preview: Southern Charms – An Evening of Cantonese Classics by Ding Yi Music Company