An activist uses art as a means of finding new ways of seeing and recalling her mother. Former AWARE president Dana Lam is known more for being an activist than an artist. But take a peek at her biography in the programme booklet, and you'll notice that she's performed in more shows that you'd expect. … Continue reading Review: Still Life by Checkpoint Theatre
Checkpoint Theatre’s Still Life: An Interview with Playwright/Performer Dana Lam
When we first met Dana Lam at a preview of her new play Still Life last year, we were struck by the quiet strength the former AWARE president exuded as she confidently performed a poetic interpretation of scenes from her life. This was helped in part by the countless artworks displayed all around her studio in Goodman Arts … Continue reading Checkpoint Theatre’s Still Life: An Interview with Playwright/Performer Dana Lam
Preview: Still Life by Checkpoint Theatre
Last year, we caught a preview of a new play from Checkpoint Theatre while it was still in development. Now, that play is finally ready to be staged, as Checkpoint Theatre premieres artist-writer Dana Lam's Still Life as the very first production of their 2019 season this February. Directed and dramaturged by Checkpoint Theatre co-artistic director Claire … Continue reading Preview: Still Life by Checkpoint Theatre
Still Life: Open Studios by Checkpoint Theatre
Dana Lam is perhaps most famous for being a former President of the Association of Women for Action and Research (AWARE), alongside having published a photobook during the heady GE 2006 days. But did you also know that she's a trained artist? Once taught by Milenko and Delia Prvacki, Dana has been given the chance of … Continue reading Still Life: Open Studios by Checkpoint Theatre
Review: Thick Beats for Good Girls by Checkpoint Theatre
Pooja Nansi and Jessica Bellamy delve into the history and personal significance of hip hop in a fun and insightful performance. Before we begin, take a moment to think about your favourite hip-hop artist is. Is it Tupac with the deeply emotional and strangely prescient The 7 Day Theory? Could it be pre-Kardashian Kanye West making … Continue reading Review: Thick Beats for Good Girls by Checkpoint Theatre
Thick Beats for Good Girls: An Interview with Creators Pooja Nansi, Jess Bellamy and Huzir Sulaiman
Jess Bellamy and Pooja Nansi have just completed a day of rehearsals at Checkpoint Theatre in Goodman Arts Centre. Their space is marked out in colourful shades of tape, while a visualisation board consisting of rappers from Nicki Minaj to Kanye West is stuck on a wall. Joined by director and dramaturg Huzir Sulaiman, we're … Continue reading Thick Beats for Good Girls: An Interview with Creators Pooja Nansi, Jess Bellamy and Huzir Sulaiman
Preview: Thick Beats for Good Girls by Checkpoint Theatre
What exactly makes a good girl? Is she religious and knows her prayers by heart? Can she ever let go and take a walk on the wild side and still be good? And above all - can good girls ever call the shots? All these questions and more just might be answered in Checkpoint Theatre's newest production this … Continue reading Preview: Thick Beats for Good Girls by Checkpoint Theatre
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