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★★★★★ Review: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Pangdemonium!

Twisted mind games at play in this deliciously dark tour de force of what makes and breaks relationships. In a pressure cooker environment like Singapore, it can become incredibly stressful to live up to the ideals set out by society, whether it’s making it in one’s career, or to get married, have children and construct the image of a perfect happy family. But when the … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Pangdemonium!

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Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: An Interview with star Pinky Amador and director Timothy Koh on staging Edward Albee’s magnum opus

‘Toxic’ may be one of the many buzzwords of this generation, but it’s certainly not a new concept, one that can apply to relationships and people dating back decades and beyond. One of the most significant examples of that in theatre is none other than Edward Albee’s 1962 play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, which examines the interactions and exchanges between two couples over a … Continue reading Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: An Interview with star Pinky Amador and director Timothy Koh on staging Edward Albee’s magnum opus

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Preview: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Pangdemonium!

This June, one of theatre’s greatest tour de forces comes to life, with Pangdemonium! presenting Edward Albee’s magnum opus – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Directed by Timothy Koh, the play has been studied by literature students around the world (including for the local A level syllabus) and has entranced audiences around the world with its riveting blend of tension, rapid fire wordplay, and unrelenting … Continue reading Preview: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Pangdemonium!

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★★★★★ Review: Falling by Pangdemonium!

Stunning revival shines spotlight on the difficulty of caregiving. It is the natural tendency of every parent to shower their own child with unconditional love. But there are times that love is tested and pushed to its limits, when faced with nigh impossible circumstances facing a family. One example might be bringing up a child on the autism spectrum, often requiring additional care, attention and … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Falling by Pangdemonium!

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Pangdemonium’s Falling: An Interview with star Andrew Marko on reprising an iconic role eight years on, and the difficulty of tough love

Maybe it’s because of good genetics, but Andrew Marko is the kind of man you look at and looks eternally youthful. Even in his 30s, there’s something about his demeanour that still suggests a child-like sense of wonder and innocence, while carrying the hidden weight of experiences he’s willing to put onstage. All that makes him the perfect candidate to return to the role where … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s Falling: An Interview with star Andrew Marko on reprising an iconic role eight years on, and the difficulty of tough love

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Preview: Falling by Pangdemonium!

This March, Pangdemonium Theatre Company is set to present a restaging of Deanna Jent’s Falling. Playing to sold-out houses and unanimous acclaim in their 2016 run, Falling has been repeatedly requested for a revival, with this being the year it finally happens. Follow ordinary parents Tami and Bill as they navigate the extraordinary journey of raising two teenage kids – Lisa, 16, full of attitude … Continue reading Preview: Falling by Pangdemonium!

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★★★★★ Review: Into The Woods by Pangdemonium!

Local all star production of Sondheim’s classic is the must-see musical of the year. Among Stephen Sondheim’s many works, Into The Woods remains one of his best and most enduring. On the surface, the musical, with a Tony Award-winning book by James Lapine, ostensibly seems like a colourful mash-up of the most renowned fairy tales, utilising the clever conceit of the woods to bring them … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: Into The Woods by Pangdemonium!

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Pangdemonium’s ‘Into The Woods’: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and cast members Daniel Koek, Frances Lee and Nathania Ong

In the world of musical theatre, the late Stephen Sondheim may be a celebrated composer and lyricist, but if ever a performer is tasked to star in one of his musicals, it ends up being a bit of an uphill climb with the complexity of his songs and numbers. But if it’s one team that’s confident about doing justice to his work, it’s Pangdemonium, as … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s ‘Into The Woods’: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and cast members Daniel Koek, Frances Lee and Nathania Ong

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Preview: Into The Woods by Pangdemonium!

For their final production of 2023, local theatre company Pangdemonium is set to present critically-acclaimed musical Into the Woods this October and November. Featuring timeless music and lyrics by the late Stephen Sondheim, and a captivating story by James Lapine, this Tony Award-winning production promises a mesmerising experience where the worlds of beloved fairy tales collide. Directed by Tracie Pang, Into the Woods presents a … Continue reading Preview: Into The Woods by Pangdemonium!

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★★★★☆ Review: People, Places & Things by Pangdemonium!

Acceptance is just the first step on the long road to recovery. Category Score (out of 10) Direction (Tracie Pang) 9 Script (Duncan Macmillan) 8 Performance (Sharda Harrison, Shona Benson, Rebecca Ashley Dass, Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai, Krissy Jesudason, Keagan Kang, Shane Mardjuki, Victoria Mintey, Adrian Pang, Jamil Schulze, and Tan Guo Lian Sutton) 9 Production Design (Philip Engleheart) 8 Lighting Design (James Tan) 8 Multimedia … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: People, Places & Things by Pangdemonium!

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