Preview: Lanang by Hatch Theatrics

This April, in their 9th theatrical production and the final work in their Artist Residency at the Malay Heritage Centre, Hatch Theatrics presents Lanang. Literally translating to ‘boy’, Lanang was first written by Hatch Theatrics member Hafidz Abdul Rahman as part of Theatreworks’ 24-Hour Playwriting Competition held at the Malay Heritage Centre in 2014, and cinched joint-second prize at the Open category (there was no first prize that … Continue reading Preview: Lanang by Hatch Theatrics

Preview: When We Dead Awaken by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Henrik Ibsen is perhaps one of the greatest playwrights. But amongst his many celebrated plays, there still remain a couple that are so rarely staged, dwarfed by the success of his better known works such as A Doll’s House or An Enemy of the People. In the first show of 2018 from the Intercultural Theatre Institute’s (ITI) latest graduating batch, the students will be presenting Ibsen’s final written … Continue reading Preview: When We Dead Awaken by Intercultural Theatre Institute

Tian Tian Xiang Shang: SCCC To Host Biggest Edition of Danny Yung’s TTXS Exhibition

  If you were in Raffles City at all last year, chances are you’d have come across Danny Yung’s Tian Tian Xiang Shang exhibition displayed all around the mall, showcasing various forms of his signature Tian Tian character. Now, Tian Tian is back with more friends than ever before, this time located at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC). From now till June, the SCCC will … Continue reading Tian Tian Xiang Shang: SCCC To Host Biggest Edition of Danny Yung’s TTXS Exhibition

untitled cow number one: A Cata Odata X The Necessary Stage X WAFT-LAB Collaboration

The Necessary Stage is starting their 2018 season with plenty of collaborations, having kickstarted Phase 1 of their forthcoming collaboration with Canada and with their new main season work Underclass in May, produced in collaboration with Drama Box. But before all that, this March, they’ll be treading new ground as they embark on an all new project with Cata Odata, a Balinese art space led by creative director … Continue reading untitled cow number one: A Cata Odata X The Necessary Stage X WAFT-LAB Collaboration

Preview: Swan Lake by American Ballet Theatre

The American Ballet Theatre is recognized as one of the most accomplished and respectable ballet companies in the entire world. And lucky for us, the Esplanade is bringing them in this March for a performance that’s worthy of their prestige – Swan Lake, probably the world’s most beloved ballet of all. Set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable, haunting score as accompanied by the Singapore Lyric Orchestra, the enchanting love … Continue reading Preview: Swan Lake by American Ballet Theatre

Art Meets Sustainability: i Light Marina Bay 2018

By day, the central business district may be loaded with the hustle and bustle of office workers. But as night falls, Marina Bay is set to once again become an illuminated playground as i Light Marina Bay returns for the 6th year. i Light Marina Bay continues to be Asia’s biggest sustainable lights festival, uniting art and environmental awareness into a collection of works that … Continue reading Art Meets Sustainability: i Light Marina Bay 2018

Preview:《有时月光》(Sometime Moon) by Toy Factory

Toy Factory opens their 2018 season on a high note, with a brand new show this March! Titled《有时月光》Sometime Moon, this epic new production is incredibly ambitious, and the 10-act musical charts a hundred years of history in the life of one of the earliest Huay Kuan (Clan Association) established in Singapore. Sometime Moon follows the rise of the fictitious Quan Ji Huay Kuan from the moment … Continue reading Preview:《有时月光》(Sometime Moon) by Toy Factory

Review: Sharul Channa Is A Pottymouth

Sharul Channa fully embraces her title in this no holds barred, completely unfiltered performance. Sharul Channa occasionally receives a request from her father for jokes he can share at the temple. We can only hope that he’s never tried, because just about all of them would be far too inappropriate to tell there. From making light of mourners at a funeral to unflinchingly talking about … Continue reading Review: Sharul Channa Is A Pottymouth

Preview: Secret Theatre Project Singapore

Think you know Singapore? Think again, as this May, international immersive theatre phenomenon Secret Theatre finally makes its way down to the country to bring an all new project to new audiences! Taking place in a secret club right in the heart of Singapore, audience members will even require instructions and a password just for entry when they enter the venue and dive straight into … Continue reading Preview: Secret Theatre Project Singapore

The Art Scene’s Movers and Shakers: Theatreworks Curators Academy

    The inaugural Theatreworks Curators Academy comes to a close for now, with plenty of food for thought. SINGAPORE – Even as new SIFA Festival Director Gaurav Kripalani steps up to the plate for a new era of the festival, his immediate predecessor still certainly has plenty on his plate, as Ong Keng Sen heralds an all new programme of his own: the inaugural … Continue reading The Art Scene’s Movers and Shakers: Theatreworks Curators Academy