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Preview: Brainstorm by Gateway Arts

From 16 to 26 October, Gateway Theatre’s Black Box will host the Singapore premiere of Brainstorm, a bold new production by Gateway Arts, presented by Singapore Pools (Private) Limited. Blending theatre and neuroscience to reveal the inner workings of the adolescent brain. Inspired by the findings of neuroscientist Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore “The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain”, and adapted by Cheyenne Alexandria Philips, the … Continue reading Preview: Brainstorm by Gateway Arts

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The Studios 2025: An Interview with The Theatre Practice on ‘Pickle Party’ and sustainable theatre

How much of a pickle are we in when it comes to sustainability and climate change? It all feels like a bit of a crisis, but in the meantime, the solution just might be…pickling? This September, the Esplanade’s The Studios 2025 rounds off with Pickle Party by The Theatre Practice (Practice), which places the audience at a pickling workshop within a performance. Originally staged as … Continue reading The Studios 2025: An Interview with The Theatre Practice on ‘Pickle Party’ and sustainable theatre

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★★★☆☆ Review: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

This original play by Gateway Arts takes on the urgent theme of toxic masculinity and men’s silence around their emotions, but faces uneven execution. In a country where men find it difficult to talk about their feelings, Gateway Arts’ new play Third Man Syndrome tackles the urgent and deeply relevant subject of how toxic masculinity silences men and prevents them from confronting their emotions. Written … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

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★★★★★ Theatre Review: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

Emotionally-charged jukebox musical brings together the best of Singapore’s Mandopop with stellar performances. Coinciding with both Singapore’s SG60 celebrations and their own 60th anniversary, The Theatre Practice (Practice) marks its first original musical since Lao Jiu: The Musical (2012) with a production that feels every bit like a homecoming. Fittingly, Partial Eclipse of the Heart pays tribute to Singapore’s surprisingly rich Mandopop songbook while reaffirming … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

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Preview: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

This August, The Theatre Practice (Practice) is proud to present Partial Eclipse Of The Heart, starring Joanna Dong, Derrick Hoh, Ric Liu, Jean Seizure and Chriz Tong. Every decade, five best friends return to the same seaside chalet to watch the eclipse — a tradition from their astronomy club days. From reckless teens to “responsible” adults juggling love, career and family, how will life’s twists … Continue reading Preview: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

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★★★★★ Review: FOOD by Geoff Sobelle

Geoff Sobelle serves up food for thought, elevating the act and art of consumption. Geoff Sobelle is nothing short of a master of theatrical magic and clownery. And considering how skeptical today’s audiences are, and how easy it is to see through most performers’ sleight of hand, that’s high praise for an increasingly rare talent in entertainment. But more than just parlour tricks, Sobelle’s work … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: FOOD by Geoff Sobelle

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★★★☆☆ Review: Haribo Kimchi by Jaha Koo / CAMPO

Jaha Koo delivers a whimsical, uplifting show about food and connection in a foreign land. What links a person to their culture? A common answer from many Singaporeans would undoubtedly be food, not only in the tastes, but the scents, atmospheres, and experiences inexplicably tied to them. In that same vein, with Haribo Kimchi, Korean artist Jaha Koo has also found himself turning to food … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Haribo Kimchi by Jaha Koo / CAMPO

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The Studios 2025: An Interview with Geoff Sobelle on ‘FOOD’, art, and connection

Do we need what we eat? Do we eat what we need? What does it really cost? In FOOD, American theatremaker Geoff Sobelle returns to Singapore with an invitation to chew on the complexities of consumption, memory, and meaning. Set around an absurdly oversized banquet table, this multi-sensory theatrical experience transforms the act of eating into a ritual of inquiry. Guests are not merely observers … Continue reading The Studios 2025: An Interview with Geoff Sobelle on ‘FOOD’, art, and connection

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★★★☆☆ Review: Scenes From The Climate Era by David Finnigan and Ellison Tan

Myriad views of the climate disaster and the desperation and depression that emerges in its rise. How does one frame a play about climate change and still add to the already burgeoning conversation? Adapted for a Singaporean production, Australian playwright David Finnigan’s Scenes From The Climate Era is keenly aware of the weighty and convoluted nature of the climate crisis, and how difficult it can … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Scenes From The Climate Era by David Finnigan and Ellison Tan

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Preview: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

Opening on 28 August at Gateway Theatre’s Black Box, Gateway Arts and Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre (EMCC) present Third Man Syndrome, an intriguing two-hander confronting the urgent, rising epidemic of quiet depression and suicide among youth in Singapore. Written by Terrance Tan, based on actual anecdotes, and directed by theatre veteran Ian Loy, the 90-minute play follows a young man seeking to unravel the … Continue reading Preview: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

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