★★★★☆ Review: The Last Gardener 《身后的微光》by The Theatre Practice

Passing on lessons of care and moving on through the humble act of gardening. With limited land and government flats with strict rules, Singapore’s housing estates rarely allow for enough space or freedom to grow one’s own garden. As a result, those with a green thumb or a hankering for plants make do, placing tiny succulents along windowsills, or for those with bigger ambitions in … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Last Gardener 《身后的微光》by The Theatre Practice

Preview: The Last Gardener by The Theatre Practice

This April, The Theatre Practice (Practice) proudly presents The Last Gardener by performer, theatremaker and Practice associate artist Isabella Chiam. A compelling mix of heart and humour, the one-woman show is a tender portrayal of the maddening, beautifully complex relationship between parent and child. The first edition of The Last Gardener was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of Practice’s It’s Not About The … Continue reading Preview: The Last Gardener by The Theatre Practice

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2024: An Interview with creator Noor Effendy Ibrahim on ‘Motherland’

Amidst even the most brutal of wars, there exists the possibility of love that can be kindled. That’s the central plot point at the heart of Noor Effendy Ibrahim’s Motherland, where two unknown soldiers on opposing sides of a violent war find themselves in love. Unable to do anything beyond hugging tightly at the border, how does one then navigate loyalty to one’s country and … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2024: An Interview with creator Noor Effendy Ibrahim on ‘Motherland’