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Review: Ola Bola the Musical by Enfiniti Productions (Kuala Lumpur)

A nationalistic musical with high production value that celebrates Malaysia in all its glorious diversity. KUALA LUMPUR – There are two things that Malaysians will always get fired up about: food, and sport. Taking the latter subject and putting it into the arts, it’s completely possible that Malaysians too can feel a sense of nationalistic pride upon seeing it brought to life onstage. Based off … Continue reading Review: Ola Bola the Musical by Enfiniti Productions (Kuala Lumpur)

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Review: The Bee by Theatresauce (Kuala Lumpur)

Absurd, dark social satire leaves a lethal sting with Theatresauce’s final show of their 2017/18 season. KUALA LUMPUR – In a world as dark and uncertain as our own, lines of morality are often blurred in the name of media sensationalism. A vigilante borders on villainy when he takes the law into his own hands, and one is forced to wonder – are crimes committed … Continue reading Review: The Bee by Theatresauce (Kuala Lumpur)

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Preview: The Bee by Theatresauce (Kuala Lumpur)

KUALA LUMPUR: Theatresauce is one of the fastest rising urban collectives in Malaysia. Fresh from a highly acclaimed, sold out run of Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis last year, the company returns to the klpac once again to perform a macabre, psychological thriller as the final show of their 2017/18 season. Inspired by surrealist Japanese writer Yatsutaka Tsusui’s short story Mushiriai (roughly translating to ‘plucking at … Continue reading Preview: The Bee by Theatresauce (Kuala Lumpur)

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OlaBola The Musical: An Interview with Ghafir Akbar and Altimet

KUALA LUMPUR – This February, Malaysia’s esteemed Istana Budaya ends its renovation and opens with a blast with OlaBola The Musical. Based off the hit 2016 film of the same name, get ready for a moving stage show that revisits the glories of Malaysia’s national football team Harimau Malaya as they geared up to qualify for the 1980 Summer Olympics. With catchy rap songs, the best … Continue reading OlaBola The Musical: An Interview with Ghafir Akbar and Altimet

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Preview: OlaBola The Musical by Enfiniti (Kuala Lumpur)

Sports and theatre may seem as disparate as oil and water, but this February, Malaysia’s Enfiniti is about the change all that with OlaBola The Musical, an all new locally produced show set to open the prestigious Istana Budaya performing arts centre following its renovation. Based off the 2016 film of the same name, which was in turn based off true events, OlaBola The Musical is a period … Continue reading Preview: OlaBola The Musical by Enfiniti (Kuala Lumpur)

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Review: An Evening With Sean Ghazi with Special Guest Stephanie Reese

Ever since winning the inaugural Fame Awards in 1995, it’s amazing how KL-based performer Sean Ghazi has yet to helm his own solo show in Singapore. But 22 years later, An Evening with Sean Ghazi is a show that was well worth the wait, as Sean and guest star American singer Stephanie Reese presented some of the greatest love songs from stage and screen in a … Continue reading Review: An Evening With Sean Ghazi with Special Guest Stephanie Reese

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Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Sean Ghazi In Kuala Lumpur

Bakchormeeboy in Kuala Lumpur – Sean Ghazi won the hearts of Singaporeans in 1995 when he won the inaugural Singapore Fame Awards. Since then, the Malaysian-Singaporean actor began a long and illustrious career in singing and acting, gracing even the West End and countries as far flung as Dusseldorf only had the chance to perform a single solo concert here, coming back on occasion and … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Sean Ghazi In Kuala Lumpur

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Artist Spotlight: A Meeting with SGIFF Silver Screen Award Nominees Ana Urushadze and Tan Seng Kiat (SGIFF 2017)

  As the 28th Singapore International Film Festival draws to a close, we got a word in with directors Ana Urushadze and Tan Seng Kiat, both competitors for the Best Asian Feature Film at the Silver Screen Awards (won by Iranian Ali Asgari’s Disappearance). Both are first time feature directors, with their films Scary Mother and Shuttle Life respectively screened at this year’s SGIFF, and shared their thoughts on … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: A Meeting with SGIFF Silver Screen Award Nominees Ana Urushadze and Tan Seng Kiat (SGIFF 2017)

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Preview: An Evening With Sean Ghazi -Love Songs from the Stage and Screen With Special Guest Stephanie Reese

Last seen on our shores in W!ld Rice’s critically acclaimed production of La Cage Aux Folles, Malaysian actor and singer Sean Ghazi returns to Singapore this December to present his first solo concert in 22 years, since winning the first ever Singapore Fame Awards. Joined by close friend and fellow West End performer Stephanie Reese, Sean will take audiences on an intimate, musical journey on each evening. … Continue reading Preview: An Evening With Sean Ghazi -Love Songs from the Stage and Screen With Special Guest Stephanie Reese

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Review: Asian Youth Theatre Festival Day 1

The inaugural Asian Youth Theatre Festival kicked off at *SCAPE on Friday, and we sat through FIVE of the ten short, one act plays that were presented at the festival today! Tasked to perform plays that riffed on themes of cultural identity, these youth groups from both the international theatre scene and Singapore certainly delivered on the theme, some more successfully than others, and proved … Continue reading Review: Asian Youth Theatre Festival Day 1

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