Traveling Solo: Empowering Adventures for the Independent Explorer

Traveling solo is a unique and transformative experience that holds the power to ignite a sense of empowerment within the heart of any adventurer. The prospect of setting out on a journey alone might seem daunting at first, but the rewards that await the independent explorer are truly remarkable. From gaining a deep understanding of oneself to forging new connections with people from around the … Continue reading Traveling Solo: Empowering Adventures for the Independent Explorer

★★★☆☆ Review: ANAMNESIS by Cheryl Charli Tan

Everything is more beautiful because we are doomed. In Marvel’s WandaVision, superhero Vision utters the line “What is grief, if not love enduring?” Love, it seems, is both a blessing and a curse, ensuring that even as illogical as it seems, we want to press on and hold on to our beloved, even in the face of a seemingly endless barrage of conflicts. That then, … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: ANAMNESIS by Cheryl Charli Tan

Preview: ANAMNESIS by Cheryl Charli Tan

The word anamnesis refers to recollection, especially of a supposed previous existence, such as past lives. Memory then, becomes the central focus of this new play by Cheryl Charli Tan, with ANAMNESIS, as a couple grapples with their relationship with each other and their loved ones. Directed by Isaiah Christopher Lee, ANAMNESIS derives its name from Roland Barthes’ A Lover’s Discourse, and stars both Cheryl … Continue reading Preview: ANAMNESIS by Cheryl Charli Tan

★★★☆☆ Review: The Concubine by Isaiah Christopher Lee

You are worth more than the sum of your broken relationships. Nobody likes feeling like the third wheel. But far too often, even in a ménage à trois, it is inevitable that one of the three members will end up being the least loved, something Isaiah Christopher Lee realises when he unwillingly finds himself part of a throuple. Directed by Adeeb Fazah, The Concubine sees … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: The Concubine by Isaiah Christopher Lee

The Concubine: An Interview with Adeeb Fazah and Isaiah Christopher Lee

When Singapore returned to Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) and live theatre performances became an option again, much of the arts news was dominated by bigger and more well-established theatre companies making their return with blockbuster shows, even with reduced seating. But perhaps the ones that have gone unnoticed and are less prominent are the little guys, the independent theatre makers who also want their time … Continue reading The Concubine: An Interview with Adeeb Fazah and Isaiah Christopher Lee

Preview: The Concubine by Isaiah Christopher Lee

Since we first witnessed his work in 2018, independent theatre maker Isaiah Christopher Lee has been hard at work over the last three years, developing himself and expanding his theatrical knowledge. All of that is set to culminate in a brand new work this July – a monodrama that will also be starring Isaiah. Titled The Concubine, the 90-minute semi-autobiographical work sees Isaiah playing a … Continue reading Preview: The Concubine by Isaiah Christopher Lee