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
A moving portrait of one of Argentina’s most beloved political figures. There are always two sides to every story. And by definition, it is the winners who get to decide which one will go down in the annals of history. In Evita, it is beloved Argentinian political figure Eva Peron whose life comes under scrutiny. Known for her rise in power from a humble provincial girl to … Continue reading Review: Evita presented by BASE Entertainment Asia and Lunchbox Theatrical Productions (+Ticket Giveaway!)
Considering that this is the first time Evita will ever be staged in Singapore, it’s pretty impressive that it’s the version considered the definitive one by original composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Based on the rise to power of real life Argentinian political leader Eva Peron (the eponymous ‘Evita’), Evita is widely considered to be one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s best works, alongside Cats and Phantom of the Opera. Originally opening … Continue reading Evita Media Call – An Interview with the Cast and Creatives
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
Dwayne Lau and friends showcase love in all its forms in this brave, heartfelt show. Dwayne Lau is a man who cuts to the chase. After all, it’s only the second time he’s staging his sketch/revue show A Date with Dwayne, and already, he’s inviting audience members into his house! Held at the ITE College Central Black Box, A Date With Dwayne – Let’s Go … Continue reading Review: A Date With Dwayne – Let’s Go Steady! by Dwayne Lau
The Taiwanese theatre group ramp up the soap opera potential in Shakespeare through their farcical and madcap adaptation of the Bard’s history plays. Think it’s hard keeping up with the Kardashians? Shakespeare’s Wild Sisters Group will have you know that they’ve got nothing on the House of Plantaganet. Directed by Wang Chia-Ming, the entirety of the War of the Roses is charted in a loose, 2-hour adaptation of … Continue reading Huayi 2018: Blood & Rose Ensemble by Shakespeare’s Wild Sisters Group (Review)
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
Gong Sea Fa Cai! RWS’ S.E.A. Aquarium wishes everyone a prosperous year of the dog(-faced pufferfish) and welcomes the 2018 Lunar New Year in style as visitors get a chance to discover some of the most fascinating sea creatures this February! Dragons may sound like one of the most mythical creatures around, but lo and behold, the S.E.A. Aquarium is actually home to a couple … Continue reading Gong Sea Fa Cai @ RWS S.E.A. Aquarium
LONDON – Joyous Gard made a stunning debut at the 2017 VAULT Festival with the award-winning Crocodile, and this year will be returning to the festival with a vengeance, with not one but three all new shows running between February and March. They’ve expanded their team to include some all new collaborators, and with VAULT, celebrate new writing and more promising new voices in theatre. Read about them … Continue reading VAULT Festival 2018: Award-winning Joyous Gard Brings In Three New Shows (Preview)
Dark humour is rife in these riveting playlets that highlight social issues. KUALA LUMPUR – The term normcore stems from an anti-fashion movement that revolves around purposefully choosing to wear plain, unremarkable clothing. But in the two plays that make up writer Ridhwan Saidi’s Teater Normcore Double Bill, these initially normal looking settings quickly give way to settings far darker than they initially let on. … Continue reading Review: Teater Normcore by Ridhwan Saidi (Kuala Lumpur)
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