Review: Murder at Mandai Camp – The Case Reopens by Sight Lines Productions

False leads, freedom to explore and more content makes this a better realisation of Sight Lines’ vision for an online murder mystery. Following the wave of companies releasing archival footage of previous shows, one of the earliest companies to emerge with an original online production this year was Sight Lines Entertainment with Murder at Mandai Camp in June. Acting as a kind of stopgap measure … Continue reading Review: Murder at Mandai Camp – The Case Reopens by Sight Lines Productions

bakchormeeboyDecember 29, 2020December 31, 20207 Comments

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Review: A Green Dot (2020) by A Little RAW

Spreading hope through dance this holiday season. Living in Singapore, perhaps one of the rarest commodities we can ask for it space. And in A Little RAW’s A Green Dot, not only do the members of this inclusive young dancers’ company explore it physically, through the concept of ‘guerilla gardening’, but also, metaphorically, as it posits the great big question – is there space for everyone … Continue reading Review: A Green Dot (2020) by A Little RAW

bakchormeeboyDecember 29, 2020December 29, 20201 Comment

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Wild Rice announces two new shows and a re-run to kick off 2021

Wild Rice’s 2020 season has just come to an end, but already, they’re gearing up for a busy 2021 ahead. Not only will they be continuing to present the remainder of their Directors’ Residency presentations, but they’ve now announced an additional three shows to be presented in the first quarter of 2021. “In the face of ongoing uncertainty, we are only able to announce the … Continue reading Wild Rice announces two new shows and a re-run to kick off 2021

bakchormeeboyDecember 24, 2020February 21, 2021Leave a comment

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Review: How To Break A Window by T:>Works

Showcasing the winners of this year’s 24-Hour Playwriting Competition. T:>works’ annual 24-Hour Playwriting Competition is one of Singapore’s longest running playwriting competitions, unique in how it puts competitors in different site-specific writing locations, and of course, the chance to discover brand new writing talent to contribute to the canon of Singapore scripts. With the COVID-19 pandemic this year, the competition was held in the only … Continue reading Review: How To Break A Window by T:>Works

bakchormeeboyDecember 24, 20203 Comments

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Review: Schooled by Wild Rice’s Singapore Youth Theatre

The kids are alright, as Wild Rice’s inaugural batch of Singapore Youth Theatre showcases what they’re made of. For a number of years now, in addition to their regular productions, Wild Rice has offered programmes for potential child actors (First Stage) and older, more experienced theatremakers in their adulthood (Young & Wild). But there’s never really been a similar platform for teens to go under … Continue reading Review: Schooled by Wild Rice’s Singapore Youth Theatre

bakchormeeboyDecember 23, 2020December 14, 20212 Comments

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Preview: A Green Dot (2020) by A Little RAW

In a world that’s becoming increasingly divided, one cannot help but want to dissolve the walls that society has built all around us. Perhaps rather unusually, A Little RAW (RAW Moves’ inclusive young dancers’ company) has decided to tackle that by exploring an unexpected movement – guerilla gardening. Previously performed in 2018, A Little RAW’s A Green Dot is set to make a return this December … Continue reading Preview: A Green Dot (2020) by A Little RAW

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Preview: 晚安你好 (Wan An Ni Hao) – The Late Night Show with Xiao Ming by Impromptu Meetings

If you studied Chinese back in school, you’d likely have used the name Xiao Ming in most of your compositions as a generic character with an easy to write name. Now, watch your childhood comes to life, as Impromptu Meetings (IM) brings you 晚安你好 (Wan An Ni Hao) – The Late Night Show with Xiao Ming this January. Formed by theatre practitioners Miriam Cheong, Cheryl … Continue reading Preview: 晚安你好 (Wan An Ni Hao) – The Late Night Show with Xiao Ming by Impromptu Meetings

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Music Is: Bangkok-based Korean producer Saint Nine drops tropical electro-pop single “Don’t Call Me Sugar”

Bangkok-based Korean electronic producer Saint Nine has officially released his new single, “Don’t Call Me Sugar.” The eclectic artist is the newest addition to the growing roster of Umami Records, an independent record label based in Singapore. A tropical electro-pop track infused with Latin-Cuban melodies, suave instrumentation, and a vocal performance by an unnamed two-time Grammy nominee, “Don’t Call Me Sugar” deep-dives into a compelling … Continue reading Music Is: Bangkok-based Korean producer Saint Nine drops tropical electro-pop single “Don’t Call Me Sugar”

bakchormeeboyDecember 19, 2020January 11, 2021Leave a comment

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Preview: Aliwal Tracks by Aliwal Arts Centre

Aliwal Arts Centre will be premiering Aliwal Tracks on 21 December 2020, a 13-part web series inspired by the sounds of Kampong Glam. Starring some of Singapore’s leading street, urban and traditional artists and creatives based in Aliwal Arts Centre, viewers are invited to rediscover Kampong Glam through explorative and performative videos centered around the everyday sounds of the neighbourhood. With digital performances, behind-the-scenes footage and virtual exhibitions, meander through the streets of one of Singapore’s most vibrant enclaves and … Continue reading Preview: Aliwal Tracks by Aliwal Arts Centre

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Preview: ROCK 21! at the Esplanade Concert Hall

With the announcement of Phase 3 of our circuit breaker taking effect from 28th December, it’s good cause for a (safe) celebration this New Year. And for fans of Singapore Malay rock, you’re in for a treat, as the Esplanade presents ROCK 21! Bring out those leather jackets and come on down to the Esplanade Concert Hall on 1st January 2021, New Year’s Day to … Continue reading Preview: ROCK 21! at the Esplanade Concert Hall