★★★★☆ Review: _____ Can Change by The Necessary Stage

Using theatre as a framework for diversity of thought. As human beings who have evolved and adapted to our environment over millennia, change is a constant in our lives. But as a consequence of that, should minorities then be expected change, to assimilate and bend to the majority’s will? Restaged for the first time since its premiere in 2010, The Necessary Stage’s (TNS) ______ Can … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: _____ Can Change by The Necessary Stage

Preview: Happy Ever Laughter – The Multi-Comedian Task Force by Dream Academy

If there’s one thing we need to cheer us up in a pandemic, it’s comedy. And if you’re looking for a barrel of laughs, then Dream Academy has you covered with the return of their hilarious Happy Ever Laughter series this November! This time around, they’ve assembled a brand new line-up of top local comedians to bring on the giggles and let loose the guffaws. … Continue reading Preview: Happy Ever Laughter – The Multi-Comedian Task Force by Dream Academy

Preview: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Following the performance meets workshop production RevoLOOtion, along with a series of original solo works in September, in their final show of the year, the Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) graduating cohort is set to perform Dario Fo’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist at the Esplanade Theatre Studio this November. Directed by veteran director Aarne Neeme, Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a play that explores … Continue reading Preview: Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Preview: Seeing ______ Through the Eyes of Impermanence by T.H.E Dance Company

In their final year-end production of 2021, The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company examines ideas of change by asking a critical question about these extraordinary times: how do we embrace impermanence with bravery and compassion? Seeing ______Through The Eyes of Impermanence surfaces hidden stories and perspectives in our struggle with change, and brings together acclaimed choreographer Albert Tiong and up-and-coming choreographer Anthea Seah in this … Continue reading Preview: Seeing ______ Through the Eyes of Impermanence by T.H.E Dance Company

Singapore Discovery Centre presents A Harrowing Halloween

For the first time ever, the Singapore Discovery Centre is set to celebrate Halloween in all its harrowing glory, with a full range of adrenaline-pumping, spine-chilling activities around the centre. Harrowing Halloween is set to bring on the thrills and spills in the Get-Out! Haunted House, as visitors put their fear to the test. With nine different zones, visitors must find their way out of … Continue reading Singapore Discovery Centre presents A Harrowing Halloween

Can We Change?: An Interview with Alvin Tan and Haresh Sharma on restaging ‘________ Can Change’

Change is never easy, especially when forced. Sure, change is possible, but whether people should change for the sake of conforming is a whole other matter altogether. Luckily, local theatre company The Necessary Stage is here to tackle that issue head on, with a restaging of their play ______ Can Change at the Esplanade Recital Studio this November. Comprising of three playlets – the cheekily … Continue reading Can We Change?: An Interview with Alvin Tan and Haresh Sharma on restaging ‘________ Can Change’

Preview: MILIEU 2021 by Frontier Danceland

Frontier Danceland’s annual MILIEU year-end production returns with a live double bill performance this November, with two works choreographed by Frontier Danceland Artistic Director, Low Mei Yoke and Assistant Artistic Director, Chiew Peishan. With the ongoing pandemic, both works converge on a common theme – time, and how one’s past feelings and memories have an effect on our perception of time, making it such a … Continue reading Preview: MILIEU 2021 by Frontier Danceland

Wild Rice’s annual year end musical returns with ‘Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach’

In spite of the pandemic, local leading theatre company Wild Rice has pulled through and presented a robust 2021 season, presenting works from Pooja Nansi’s You Are Here, a re-run of Pam Oei’s Faghag, and their 2021 Young & Wild graduating show. Now, they’re ending off their 2021 season with the triumphant return of their annual year end musical, with the premiere of Momotaro and … Continue reading Wild Rice’s annual year end musical returns with ‘Momotaro and the Magnificent Peach’

Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2021 – The Rebound Edition

HONG KONG – The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF) announces highlight programmes for their 21st Festival, entitled the Rebound Edition. Hong Kong’s premier literary event will return from 5th to 15th November, with the main festival weekend taking place over four days from 11th to 14th November at venues including Asia Society, The Fringe Club, and Tai Kwun. This year’s edition will focus on … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Literary Festival 2021 – The Rebound Edition

Preview: ________ Can Change by The Necessary Stage

Humans are adaptable creatures, so is it really too much to ask Indians, homosexuals and Marxists to change? Thats the question at the heart of The Necessary Stage’s (TNS) restaging of their work ________ Can Change (pronounced ‘blank’ can change), which plays at the Esplanade Recital Studio this November. Last staged in 2010 as part of the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2010: Art & Law, the work … Continue reading Preview: ________ Can Change by The Necessary Stage