Preview: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2018 – Let’s Walk

Announcing the full lineup of work at the Esplanade Annexe Studio on Tuesday, the 14th M1 Singapore Fringe Festival (M1SFF) has taken on an all new thematic concept as it moves into 2018. While the past 13 editions have used titles surrounding the concept of “Art & ___”, from next year on, M1SFF will be using themes inspired by iconic works from local artists, starting … Continue reading Preview: M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2018 – Let’s Walk

Preview: Medea by Cake Theatrical Productions

Cake is no stranger to adapting famous, tragic Greek figures; just last year they produced the award-winning, all-star production of Electra, which starred Edith Podesta as the eponymous heroine. It’s no wonder then that they’ll be continuing their winning streak and adapting a different Greek heroine this time – the doomed sorceress Medea. The figure of Medea has been adapted countless times in theatre, most famously by Greek … Continue reading Preview: Medea by Cake Theatrical Productions

Preview: Chicken Little by SRT’s The Little Company

Ever had anxiety over the strangest of things, whether it’s wondering if you left the door locked when you leave the house or if you’d just washed your hands? Well, perhaps you might find a kindred spirit in one fine feathered friend, coming your way this October. The Singapore Repertory Theatre wraps up their 2017 season with an all new musical adaptation of Chicken Little, the folk … Continue reading Preview: Chicken Little by SRT’s The Little Company

Preview: John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet by the Stuttgart Ballet

World renowned, Olivier-Award winning German ballet company the Stuttgart Ballet returns to the Esplanade this October with their beloved adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Considered one of most definitive classical dance versions of the play, prepare yourselves for an unforgettable burst of inspired choreography in John Cranko’s iconic treatment of Romeo and Juliet. Following the tale of two teenaged, star-crossed lovers, this version of Romeo and Juliet first … Continue reading Preview: John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet by the Stuttgart Ballet

Preview: Practice Tuckshop – Waterloo Street Crawl by The Theatre Practice

The Theatre Practice’s Practice Tuckshop makes a return following its Space of Taboos back in June, and Space of Possibilities in conjunction with the Chinese Theatre Festival in August. This time around, they’ll be doing a series themed around the “Space of Our Home”, and will be presenting the Playground Series – Waterloo Street Crawl – a walking trail specially designed for participants to go on … Continue reading Preview: Practice Tuckshop – Waterloo Street Crawl by The Theatre Practice

Review: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 – Gypsy Jazz Flamenco by Admission Nation LLC

When one thinks of Flamenco, the image that comes to mind is undoubtedly that of the female Flamenco dancer, stamping her heels into the floor with rapid movements as she sweeps across the floor in a bright, ruffled dress. But today, we learnt that the art of Flamenco consists of much more than just that, and there’s plenty about it to be completely bowled over by. … Continue reading Review: The Roots of Flamenco World Tour 2017 – Gypsy Jazz Flamenco by Admission Nation LLC

Golden Village Opens State of the Art Cinema At SingPost Centre

Easties rejoice! Besides the cineplexes at Tampines Mall and I12 Katong, Golden Village has just released a spanking new cinema at the newly renovated SingPost Centre! Located just beside Paya Lebar MRT station, the new cinema promises an all new and improved cinematic experience, bigger and better than ever. Its 12th outlet, GV Paya Lebar features a total of eight screening auditoriums and 756 seats, … Continue reading Golden Village Opens State of the Art Cinema At SingPost Centre

Review: Grandmother Tongue by W!ld Rice

We’ve got bad news for readers who haven’t secured a ticket to Grandmother Tongue: it’s completely sold out! Having missed out on the first run of the show at last year’s Singapore Theatre Festival, we were ecstatic and brimming with excitement to check out the show that will be seeing full houses for 3 straight weeks. And we weren’t disappointed at all. Writer/director Thomas Lim … Continue reading Review: Grandmother Tongue by W!ld Rice

Preview: Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris and BASE Entertainment Asia

Ever watched Moulin Rouge! and wondered “Damn, I wish I could see Nicole Kidman do that in real life”? Well, this isn’t Nicole Kidman, and it’s certainly not Moulin Rouge – it’s way better. This October, Base Entertainment Asia brings back Paris’ foremost cabaret: Crazy Horse!   Seen by over 15 million worldwide, Forever Crazy promises a night of carefully choreographed sequences with only the very best … Continue reading Preview: Forever Crazy by Crazy Horse Paris and BASE Entertainment Asia

Love & Pride Film Festival 2017: Looking For? dir. Chou Tung-Yen (Review)

Being gay has never been easy, facing disapproval from the likes of family and difficulty in self-acceptance. But that’s the least of your problems when there’s an even bigger hurdle to jump over: the endlessly complex world of gay dating. Consisting of interviews conducted from 2012 to 2016 with over 60 subjects, Golden Village’s 9th Love & Pride Film Festival ‘s opening film Looking For? is a … Continue reading Love & Pride Film Festival 2017: Looking For? dir. Chou Tung-Yen (Review)