Preview: Surviving Hope – A Theatre Play about Hope and Mental Wellness

A local theatre collective group comprising of actors and performers has started a project ‘Surviving Hope’, an original theatre play inspired by real stories exploring notions of hope and mental wellness.  Surviving Hope sheds light on life’s hidden experiences, and aims to inspire the audience to accept themselves for who they are, no matter how the world changes. The production will be held from 2 … Continue reading Preview: Surviving Hope – A Theatre Play about Hope and Mental Wellness

Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with Teater Ekamatra’s Mohd Fared Jainal and Zulfadli Rashid on ‘Berak’

When Chong Tze Chien’s Poop was first staged back in 2010, the new play was a tour de force that firmly cemented The Finger Players (TFP) as a company to watch, with a heartbreaking story about love and loss, told through evocative music, effective lighting, and of course, whimsical puppetry. 12 years on and several restagings later, the contemporary classic is getting a brand new … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with Teater Ekamatra’s Mohd Fared Jainal and Zulfadli Rashid on ‘Berak’

Review: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2022 by How Drama

More mayhem and madness as How Drama returns with a new edition of their signature show. In a year that’s been characterised with the chaos of a ‘post-COVID world’, with borders opening up and a new normal that feels like we’re going back to the old normal, there’s only one thing to do – make sense of it by making light of it all. And … Continue reading Review: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap 2022 by How Drama

Film Fanatic: Live action films sweeps majority of awards at 8th National Youth Film Awards

The 8th National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) has announced its winners in a physical awards ceremony held at *SCAPE The Ground Theatre. This year, live action films emerged as top favourites, winning big across both the Student and Open Youth categories. Notable films include “Dirty Laundry” by Kyaw Shoon Le Yee, “A Man Trembles” by Judith Tong, and “Sweat” by Elizabeth Xu. Young actors below 13 … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Live action films sweeps majority of awards at 8th National Youth Film Awards

Preview: See You, Anniversary《纪念日,再见》by Nine Years Theatre

After glowing five star reviews for original works Electrify My World and Between You and Me, Nine Years Theatre is back for their final show of 2022, with See You, Anniversary playing at the Drama Centre Black Box this September. Told through the duo-lens of narrator and character, See You, Anniversary is a humorous and heart-breaking tale of two entangled souls that will resonate with … Continue reading Preview: See You, Anniversary《纪念日,再见》by Nine Years Theatre

Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2022

Whether you’re a history buff looking to discover hidden stories about the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct, or a festival connoisseur seeking innovative new experiences that spark conversations, the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) has something for everyone. From 19 to 27 August 2022, SNF returns with the theme Rebirth for its 13th edition. This year’s festival will zoom in on the BBB precinct’s heritage and stories … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2022

Preview: In New Light – A Season of Commissions by Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is reaching a grand milestone of 20 years this October. While the full line-up of celebratory events is still to be revealed, one of the biggest reveals to happen is the long-awaited opening of the brand new Singtel Waterfront Theatre. First announced in 2018 and beginning works in 2019, the Singtel Waterfront Theatre is intended as a way to … Continue reading Preview: In New Light – A Season of Commissions by Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay

Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with ‘Acting Mad’ playwright/director Haresh Sharma

Originally staged at The Necessary Stage’s (TNS) Black Box space in 2019 as part of their Orange Production programme, Haresh Sharma’s verbatim play Acting Mad makes a return this August, in a new staging at the Esplanade Theatre Studio, as part of this year’s The Studios programme. Written and directed by Haresh Sharma, Acting Mad was crafted from interviews with 20 actors who have experienced … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2022: An Interview with ‘Acting Mad’ playwright/director Haresh Sharma

Finding the light: An Interview with Dimitris Papaioannou, creator of Transverse Orientation

This August, Greek theatre stage director, choreographer and visual artist Dimitris Papaioannou is set to return to Singapore with his latest work, Transverse Orientation, playing at the Esplanade Theatre from 26th to 27th August. Known for his visually spectacular choreographies and theatrical design, it is hard to pin down exactly what Dimitris’ works are about, as he goes into them without a specific message he … Continue reading Finding the light: An Interview with Dimitris Papaioannou, creator of Transverse Orientation

★★★★☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland

New edition of Dancers’ Locker explores nature, culture, and features innovative use of space. In the wake of the pandemic, local dance company Frontier Danceland has come through with a slew of new skillsets, from performing onscreen to further developing their technique and poise. Now, returning to fully-live performances, they’ve taken their experiences from the pandemic and transmuted it into new works for Dancers’ Locker … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Dancers’ Locker 2022 by Frontier Danceland