Re: Imagined – Goodman Open House 2018 Has Artmaking Go Green

Go on an art adventure this weekend with all the family with Goodman Arts Centre’s annual open house! Themed Re: Imagined this year, the family-friendly festival will feature over 20 different workshops and performances for all ages, this time with a focus on embracing environmentally sustainable ways to create and present art. Over at Block O, be enchanted by larger than life cardboard sculptures created by cardboard artist … Continue reading Re: Imagined – Goodman Open House 2018 Has Artmaking Go Green

Eraphya: An Interview with Artist Vincent Twardzik Ching

“I’m now the same age as my father was when he was an iconic figure to me as a young man. When I was younger, I learnt carpentry from my dad and we’d just go out, buy wood and build all these things for kids in my neighbourhood. I think back a lot to my childhood and how it’s shaped my identity today,” says Canadian artist … Continue reading Eraphya: An Interview with Artist Vincent Twardzik Ching

Review: Masters of Comedy by Toy Factory

A loving tribute to Chinese comedians and comedy in all its forms.  In our childhood, we recall many nights glassy eyed and glued to the television while wolfing down our dinners. There’s a keen sense of nostalgia associated with the act of watching television, remembered mainly as a family activity and one of the few times we truly get to kick back, relax and just … Continue reading Review: Masters of Comedy by Toy Factory

Review: The Consultant by Wag the Dog Theatre

Office politics makes for prime dramedy in this tightly scripted, well performed second outing for Wag the Dog.  Love it or hate it, we all form inextricable links to the office as we step into work each day. In a sense, an office even becomes a kind of intimate community, and it’s no wonder that for years, it’s been the source of both drama and … Continue reading Review: The Consultant by Wag the Dog Theatre

Preview: Agnes of God by Desert Wine Productions

Following productions of Stella Kon’s Emily of Emerald Hill in 2016 and Donald Margulies’ Dinner with Friends in 2017 in ‘off central’ locations such as Goodman Arts Centre and The Grassroots’ Club. Now, they’re bringing theatre back to the hub of Singapore, with Agnes of God playing at the KC Arts Centre this week. Punning on the Latin phrase Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), Agnes of God was first written by American playwright John … Continue reading Preview: Agnes of God by Desert Wine Productions

Review: Super Mommy (我的妈妈是ENY?) by Resorts World Sentosa

Bringing in a musical with strong commercial acclaim seems like a recipe for success, particularly when it’s backed up by veteran artistes such as Nancy Sit. Super Mommy is Resorts World Sentosa’s latest show on their lineup, flown in straight from Taiwan and retaining much of the original creative team. These include Taiwanese director Lang Tsu Yun and music director Huang Yun Ling, while the cast is … Continue reading Review: Super Mommy (我的妈妈是ENY?) by Resorts World Sentosa

Review: Pissed Julie (茱莉小解) by Nine Years Theatre

Strindberg’s classic is re-appropriated to complicate issues of identity and the mutability of class in this new adaptation. In watching Nelson Chia’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s Miss Julie, there’s a scene from late animator Satoshi Kon’s film Paprika that came to mind: in the opening sequence, we see the title character’s reflection split across multiple mirrors, each displaying a different expression. In a similar way, Nelson has made the unusual choice … Continue reading Review: Pissed Julie (茱莉小解) by Nine Years Theatre

Toy Factory’s Masters of Comedy: An Interview with Judee Tan and Sugie Phua

As part of the Singapore Chinese Culture Centre’s Cultural Extravaganza, local theatre company Toy Factory has been specially commissioned to create opening show Masters of Comedy 《天才谐星》, premiering this week! Directed by Goh Boon Teck and written by Johsen Ong, the 90 minute show will be performed in Mandarin, and pay tribute to some of our most iconic local comedians, from Bai Yan all the way to Jack … Continue reading Toy Factory’s Masters of Comedy: An Interview with Judee Tan and Sugie Phua

Review: Underclass《贱民》by The Necessary Stage and Drama Box

Disclaimer: The following review contains plot information for Underclass The Necessary Stage and Drama Box present a rich script about the poor and destitute, discomforting as it shines a spotlight on the invisible people we turn a blind eye to. How often do you have to think about whether you can afford your next meal, or how much you can save by taking a series … Continue reading Review: Underclass《贱民》by The Necessary Stage and Drama Box

Preview: 7th French Animation Film Festival (Singapore)

The annual French Animation Film Festival returns at the end of the month! From May 25th – 27th, head on down to Alliance Francaise for a taste of new French animation, from feature length worlds to lose yourself in to bite-sized shorts showcasing the endless imagination of French animators. This year, a total of 7 screenings will be held. Opening the festival on the evening … Continue reading Preview: 7th French Animation Film Festival (Singapore)