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Arts, Review, Theatre, Wild Rice

★★★★☆ Review: Dreamplay – Asian Boys Vol. 1 by Wild Rice

Flamboyant, unabashed examination of the gay scene in Singapore investigates the origins and evolution of the queer condition over the decades through scenes both campy and poignant. A dildo as a magical compass. Trans women throwing shade and competing in a pageant. Coolies and samsui women vying for the affections of other men while reciting Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive’. These are just some of … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Dreamplay – Asian Boys Vol. 1 by Wild Rice

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Arts, Review, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: Old Gaze by The Necessary Stage

Camp take on finding one’s place in a fast-changing world loses the plot. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Haresh Sharma) 5 Script (Haresh Sharma) 5 Performance (Hossan Leong, Kumar, Rody Vera, Siti Khalijah Zainal, Liow Shi Suen, Azura Farid and Medli Dorothea Loo) 6 Lighting Design (Yo Shao Ann) 6 Multimedia Design (Brian Gothong Tan) 5 Set Design (Vincent Lim) 5 Total 32/60 (53%) … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Old Gaze by The Necessary Stage

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Arts, Interview, Preview, Theatre

Old Gaze: An Interview with writer/director Haresh Sharma, and cast members Kumar and Hossan Leong

In a rainbow landscape that’s constantly changing with the times, the speed at which we move forward and ideals evolve, it’s all too easy to forget the queer pioneers that were there from the very beginning, survivors and champions before some of us were even born. As we look towards a post-377A future and wonder what’s next, perhaps it’s time to turn our attention towards … Continue reading Old Gaze: An Interview with writer/director Haresh Sharma, and cast members Kumar and Hossan Leong

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Old Gaze by The Necessary Stage

After almost 20 years, The Necessary Stage brings back old friends to present brand new play Old Gaze. Brash, audacious and just rollicking good fun, Old Gaze is the third and final instalment following TNS’ seminal LGBTQ plays Mardi Gras (2003) and Top or Bottom (2004). “This final installment has been written 19 years later. The three main characters played by Hossan, Kumar and Rody … Continue reading Preview: Old Gaze by The Necessary Stage

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Arts, Drama Centre, musical, Pangdemonium, Review, Singapore, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Theatre Companies, Theatres

Review: Fun Home by Pangdemonium

In 2006, Dykes to Watch Out For cartoonist Alison Bechdel released a graphic novel memoir of her life. That book was Fun Home, and has since gone on to garner a huge fan following, as it traces Bechdel’s life growing up in rural Pennsylvania, focusing on the relationships she shared with her family, and her own journey of coming to terms with her sexuality. That book of course, … Continue reading Review: Fun Home by Pangdemonium

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Arts, Film, Review, Singapore

Love & Pride Film Festival 2017: Looking For? dir. Chou Tung-Yen (Review)

Being gay has never been easy, facing disapproval from the likes of family and difficulty in self-acceptance. But that’s the least of your problems when there’s an even bigger hurdle to jump over: the endlessly complex world of gay dating. Consisting of interviews conducted from 2012 to 2016 with over 60 subjects, Golden Village’s 9th Love & Pride Film Festival ‘s opening film Looking For? is a … Continue reading Love & Pride Film Festival 2017: Looking For? dir. Chou Tung-Yen (Review)

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