In London’s West End 2019: The Lehman Trilogy by National Theatre (Review)
The American Dream as seen through the rise and fall of a 160-year dynasty. LONDON – When top global financial services firm Lehman Brothers collapsed and went bankrupt in 2008, the […]
In London’s West End 2019: Waitress at the Adelphi Theatre (Review)
Sugar, butter, catchy songs and a winsome lead marks a recipe for a musical deserving of a blue ribbon. LONDON – It’s frankly quite impressive how even the most independent of […]
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Grid by Lollipop (Review)
Crafty sci-fi themed escape room and innovative cocktails make this experience one to remember. LONDON – With the advent of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI), will robots one day rule the […]
Singapore International Festival of Arts 2020 Releases First Wave of Tickets, Confirms Local Commissions and Crystal Pite’s Revisor
Come its 43rd year in 2020, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns with a slew of new works from both local and international artists in the month of […]
Review: Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment, Presented by Singapore Repertory Theatre
★★★★☆ (Performance attended 28/11/19) Reimagined version of Sondheim’s macabre musical thriller a refreshing take on an oft-forgotten classic, with Broadway star Lea Salonga a highlight. In the Victorian era, penny […]
SGIFF 2019: The Truth (La vérité) dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda (Review)
Palme d’Or winner Kore-eda’s non-Japanese debut is a subtly moving portrait of complex familial relationships while celebrating the film industry and legacies left behind. While The Truth marks the first non-Japanese film […]
SGIFF 2019: Revolution Launderette dir. Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen (Review)
More experimental shenanigans from the team behind Cannonball sees them contemplating big, philosophical questions of fate, reality and the meaning of life. For all their talk about their new film having […]
Food For Thought: Ring in the festive season with indulgent offerings from Rang Mahal and Table Restaurant & Bar
As the season of revelry fast approaches, it’s time to celebrate with feasts with family and friends once again. To help, Rang Mahal Restaurants, comprising Rang Mahal and Table Restaurant […]
Review: Rumah Dayak by Rupa co.lab
★★★★☆ (Performance attended 23/11/19, Matinee) Nessa Anwar’s sophomore full length play proves her mastery over capturing natural conversation and social realism. Presented by new theatre collective Rupa co.lab in their […]
Laughter Is: Kuala Lumpur Invades The Merry Lion Club (Review)
Over the weekend, local comedy club the Merry Lion Comedy Cafe and Bar played host to Malaysia’s Funny Business, bringing in four of the hottest comedians from across the Causeway […]
Review: A Spoonful of Sherman by Sing’theatre
★★★★☆ (Performance attended 20/11/19) A simple, joyful family affair of a musical revue. You may know the songs, but do you know the people behind them? Best known for their work […]
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War of the Worlds – The Immersive Experience by dotdotdot (Review)
Blockbuster multi-room experience uniting live theatre with immersive technology. LONDON – It’s hard to deny that immersive experience fever has taken over London. Each year, more and more new companies have […]
Laughter Is: Kuala Lumpur Invades The Merry Lion Club (Preview)
Funny Business KL is crossing the Causeway and parking right at Singapore’s Merry Lion Club this weekend, with a double headliner act supported by rising stars of the Malaysian comedy scene […]
Toy Factory’s The Wright Stuff Festival 2019: The Puppet King (玩具王) by Titus Yim
★☆☆☆☆ (Attended 2/11/19, Matinee) Final production of The Wright Stuff 2019 meanders in its exploration of existentialism. While the characters of Pixar’s Toy Story have always dealt with inherent struggles surrounding ideas of […]
Review: The Hawker by The Second Breakfast Company
★★☆☆☆ (Attended 13/11/19) Good attempt to immerse audiences in this novel concept, but let down by a central lack of purpose. The humble hawker centre is nothing short of a national […]
Review: The Gingerbread Man by SRT’s The Little Company
★★☆☆☆ (Performance attended 26/10/19) A children’s show that needed more time to rise in the oven. “Run run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me I’m the Gingerbread […]
