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Look to the stars to guide you. While Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci have both played gay characters across their illustrious careers, never have they starred in a film together as lovers. All that changes with Harry Macqueen’s Supernova, where the two play a couple who go on a life-changing road trip. Like its title connotes, the film opens with a shot of stars in the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Supernova dir. Harry Macqueen
Pride and politics. It’s hard to imagine that a Greek play from 429 BC would have any relevance in modern day Singapore, but as Nine Years Theatre has shown time and again, there is good reason why the classics are still read even today. Directed and adapted by Cherilyn Woo (and translated to Mandarin by Huang Suhuai), Nine Years Theare (NYT) opens their 2021 season … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: 王命 Oedipus by Nine Years Theatre
Ruminations on local ways of grieving and coping with loss. Back in 2020, when multiple artists were just dipping their toes into the digital medium, Sim Yan Ying (“YY”) already felt miles ahead of them. With not one but two full-length digital theatre productions, YY was firmly establishing herself as a young director to watch, with her work showcasing a unique millennial style, a willingness … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: Where Are You? by Wild Rice
After their 2020 programmes were cancelled or presented online due to the circuit breaker measures, the Esplanade’s annual The Studios season is making a comeback this April. Themed Press Play, The Studios 2021 is all about moving forward, no longer being afraid to plan ahead after the devastating uncertainty that plagued 2020, with two shows that were ‘paused’ and originally set to premiere in 2020 ready to … Continue reading Preview: The Studios 2021 – Press Play by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
11 years after its debut, Model Citizens is set to return to The Necessary Stage’s (TNS) Black Box from March to April 2021. The restaging of Haresh Sharma’s multi-faceted play marks the last show slated to happen at TNS’ home—situated within Marine Parade Community Building—for the last two decades before the homegrown theatre company moves out in August this year. Directed by Alvin Tan, the … Continue reading Preview: Model Citizens (2021) by The Necessary Stage
Dance films provide a closer look at the human psyche and its effects. Owing to its abstract nature, dance has been the art form that has most benefitted from transitioning to film during the pandemic. With Sides 2020, Frontier Danceland continues their exploration of the medium, with two brand new works recorded on film by Koo Chia Meng and streamed online, not only showcasing strong ensemble work … Continue reading Review: SIDES 2020 by Frontier Danceland
From 5 February until 2 May 2021, people in Singapore will get to experience art in a new light as they discover works by emerging homegrown and Southeast Asian artists while they eat, shop or play. With different artworks to check out at each location, this unconventional “arts trail” aims to make visual art more accessible and invigorate Singapore’s arts & culture scene. The venues … Continue reading Art What!: For Art’s Sake – Shaken & Stirred by GOFY
3 things are certain in life.Death, taxes and a family chat group on WhatsApp.What’s your family chat group like?Ever wondered what other family chat groups are like? You may have experienced countless plays on Zoom, but have you ever experienced a play entirely on WhatsApp? Hatch Theatrics is here to change that, with Keturunan Ruminah (Ruminah’s Family), giving you the rare opportunity to sit in … Continue reading Preview: Keturunan Ruminah by Hatch Theatrics
The pains of learning Chinese as a modern day banana. Chinese has never been our strong suit at school, constantly scolded by teachers at school for bad grades, and barely making it past the compulsory Higher Chinese O Levels. So you can imagine why a show like 晚安你好 (Wan An Ni Hao) – The Late Night Show with Xiao Ming, about the struggles of learning … Continue reading Review: 晚安你好 (Wan An Ni Hao) – The Late Night Show with Xiao Ming by Impromptu Meetings
Like the other performing arts, stand-up comedy has faced a strange year. If it’s one person that knows the struggle well, it’s Rishi Budhrani. While he’s known primarily for stand-up gigs, often seeing sold out crowds each time he releases shows, 2020 has seen Rishi pivoting almost entirely online, with live performances over Zoom for both corporate clients and the public, along with producing his … Continue reading The Banter: Rishi Budhrani delivers the scoop on The Rishi Report
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