Review: Being, and Organs by Paul Gong (Taiwan), presented by RAW Moves

Striking a balance between humanity and technology in RAW Moves latest work. From a prosthetic limbs to a bio-printed heart, technology seems to be developing at increasingly unprecedented rates. And as we find new ways and means to replace our organic body parts with artificial ones, how much longer will it be before we can truly, fully call ourselves ‘human’? Such a conundrum forms the … Continue reading Review: Being, and Organs by Paul Gong (Taiwan), presented by RAW Moves

Review: The Jugular Vein by The Haque Collective

All choked up over The Haque Collective’s debut production. 2019 has very much been a year of theatre that’s been about highlighting women and women’s issues, from the #MeToo movement and showcasing more female voices on stage. With The Haque Collective’s debut production, the new theatre group heralds yet another facet of the female psyche: the irredeemable mean girl. Directed by Kamil Haque and written by … Continue reading Review: The Jugular Vein by The Haque Collective

The Battle of the Reds 2019 Commences This November with Liverpool, Manchester and Singapore

Masters Football Asia has announced the return of the Battle Of The Reds, featuring age-old rivals Liverpool Reds and Manchester Reds, together with our very own Singapore Reds. Taking place at the National Stadium on 16th November 2019, Saturday, all three differing reds will feature in three round-robin format matches spanning 40 minutes each. While all three teams have been featured in Singapore before over … Continue reading The Battle of the Reds 2019 Commences This November with Liverpool, Manchester and Singapore

Singapore Comic Con 2019: New initiative to be unveiled to connect aspiring creators with publishers

While Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2019 has revealed its first sneak peek of headliners, there’s still plenty more in store as not only have more exciting artists been announced, but also, a brand-new initiative this year that looks into connecting aspiring creators with publishers through the ‘Work In Progress’ (W.I.P) programme. With the new W.I.P programme, aspiring local & Southeast Asian creators can now step forward and … Continue reading Singapore Comic Con 2019: New initiative to be unveiled to connect aspiring creators with publishers

Laughter Is: An Interview with Fakkah Fuzz, Becky Lucas and Ben Knight of the Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 2019

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is back this September with a brand new crew of FIVE hilarious comedians from Australia and the region to tickle your funnybone and leave you chortling. This year’s line-up features a familiar face to locals – Singapore’s very own Fakkah Fuzz, who will be joined by Australian comedian and writer Becky Lucas, the award-winning Aaron Chen; teacher turned comic/musician/actor Ben Knight, and British … Continue reading Laughter Is: An Interview with Fakkah Fuzz, Becky Lucas and Ben Knight of the Melbourne International Comedy Roadshow 2019

In London’s West End 2019: Full Casting Announced For White Christmas the Musical at the Dominion Theatre

LONDON –  Jamie Wilson, Mark Goucher full casting for the Made at Curve production of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at London’s Dominion Theatre. Michael Brandon will play General Henry Waverly, Brenda Edwards Martha Watson, Danielle Hope Betty Haynes and Clare Halse Judy Haynes. They will be joined by the previously announced Danny Mac as Bob Wallace and Dan Burton as Phil Davis, who both reprise their acclaimed roles following the successful run at Curve, Leicester in 2018. The rest of … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Full Casting Announced For White Christmas the Musical at the Dominion Theatre

Preview: Follow the Leader • Richard Tognetti presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Violinist, arranger and conductor Richard Tognetti will lead the Singapore Symphony Orchestra in a concert in which French masterpieces take centre stage. The programme includes Debussy’s The Girl with the Flaxen Hair and works by Ravel uniquely arranged for orchestra by Tognetti, who will be leading the SSO. The concert closes with Mozart’s final symphony: the magnificent ‘Jupiter’. Richard Tognetti is Artistic Director of the … Continue reading Preview: Follow the Leader • Richard Tognetti presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Review: Caught by Singapore Repertory Theatre

It is not the truth, but the semblance of the truth that truly matters in SRT’s first immersive production. Presented by the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), Caught plays as part of the Miaja Gallery’s Dissonance exhibition, inviting recently released Chinese fugitive and dissident artist Lin Bo to speak at the gallery itself. Caught is directed and conceptualised by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, with text by Christopher Chen, performed by Lin … Continue reading Review: Caught by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Review: KNOTS《结》by STRANGER

New Chinese theatre collective still has some knotty issues to untangle.  In spirituality, it is believed that if one does not let go of the metaphorical ‘knots in one’s heart’, then their mind will remain tormented by these unresolved issues, burdened and suffering on. It is one such knot that takes centrestage in KNOTS, playing as part of the Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance’s New Works … Continue reading Review: KNOTS《结》by STRANGER

Preview: The Jugular Vein by The Haque Collective

There’s a new theatre company in town, and they’re ready to rock the boat with their very first production. Dubbed The Haque Collective, after Founding Member Kamil Haque, brand new play The Jugular Vein premieres this September at Centre 42, and promises a dark comedy outing that’s sure to leave you all choked up. Directed by Kamil Haque (Method Productions) and written by screenwriter James Thoo (head … Continue reading Preview: The Jugular Vein by The Haque Collective