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Staging the Singapore Story: An Interview with director Steven Dexter and actor Adrian Pang on Aiwei and SRT’s The LKY Musical (2022)

In a world of unusual musical concepts, Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) The LKY Musical probably ranks among the more unexpected ones. Based on the life and times of Singapore’s first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, The LKY Musical treads a difficult line of having to balance respect for the man’s legacy, chart an accurate and comprehensive enough history of Singapore, and still deliver … Continue reading Staging the Singapore Story: An Interview with director Steven Dexter and actor Adrian Pang on Aiwei and SRT’s The LKY Musical (2022)

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Preview: The LKY Musical (2022) by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre

In its original run in 2015, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) then-all new musical The LKY Musical premiered in the same year our late founding father passed, acting as a moving tribute and testament to the work and nation-building Lee Kuan Yew contributed in taking Singapore from third world to first, playing to over 50,000 audience members in its original run. This September, ‘the most successful … Continue reading Preview: The LKY Musical (2022) by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre

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★★★★☆ Review: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Getting back in touch with yourself, and those around you. Solitude has become one of the biggest buzzwords to arise out of the pandemic. From self-imposed isolations, to lockdowns that limit socialising to online channels, loneliness has given us more time than ever to spend time with our selves. But perhaps one thing that few of us have really paid attention to is the quality … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Reconnecting Through Theatre: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins on promenade theatre show C-O-N-T-A-C-T

Recently announced as the new Deputy Artistic Director of the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), Daniel Jenkins has a busy year ahead of him. Not only will he be learning the ropes of what it takes to steer the company towards the future, he’s also heavily involved in planning the upcoming season, casting, scheduling, directing and producing a couple of shows, and even taking on a … Continue reading Reconnecting Through Theatre: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins on promenade theatre show C-O-N-T-A-C-T

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Preview: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is no stranger to unusual theatrical presentations, with productions such as Ghost Light (2020) and Caught (2019). This April, they’re breaking the mould once again, with C-O-N-T-A-C-T, a live theatre experience like no other. Originally staged in France with sold-out performances, this ground breaking, life-affirming promenade theatre production now comes to Singapore. Members of the audience, armed with headphones and a … Continue reading Preview: C-O-N-T-A-C-T by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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★★★★☆ Review: Miss Julie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Clash of the classes in this post-colonial reimagining of Strindberg’s classic. Almost any and all relationships can be seen through the lens of power, be it between master and servant, or simply lovers. And it is managing that careful balance of power that determines the difference between equilibrium and a barrage of emotions, something that is thoroughly explored across the dangerous games played by the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Miss Julie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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An Interview with Gaurav Kripalani on collaborative work and returning to helm SRT

After serving as Festival Director of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) for the last four years, Gaurav Kripalani is finally back full time as Artistic Director of the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT). Without a doubt, with the new connections forged and experience gained, his plans for the company are bigger than ever, starting off with SRT’s first production of 2022 – a new … Continue reading An Interview with Gaurav Kripalani on collaborative work and returning to helm SRT

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An Interview with The Cast of Singapore Repertory Theatre and Hong Kong Arts Festival’s ‘Miss Julie’

Swedish playwright August Strindberg may not be alive today, but if he were, he might well be interested to see how his magnum opus, Miss Julie, has evolved and received adaptations of all kinds over the decades, as different companies produce new versions with each passing year, all of them still laser-focused on the key themes of classism and power. In Singapore, the Singapore Repertory … Continue reading An Interview with The Cast of Singapore Repertory Theatre and Hong Kong Arts Festival’s ‘Miss Julie’

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Preview: Miss Julie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

This January, the Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) opens their season with Amy Ng’s adaptation of August Strindberg’s Miss Julie. Co-produced with Hong Kong Arts Festival, the Singapore staging of Miss Julie marks its premiere, before it tours to Hong Kong for the 2022 Hong Kong Arts Festival in March. “SRT is delighted to have been invited by one of Asia’s foremost festivals, the Hong Kong … Continue reading Preview: Miss Julie by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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★★★☆☆ Review: Girls Like That by The Young Company

A heartbreaking work of youthful cruelty. Sometimes the cruelest people in society, are those closest to you, because they know exactly where it hurts most. And in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s production of Evan Placey’s Girls Like That, we learn that it is often the youth who are the worst perpetrators of all – unaware of just how much pain their words can inflict. Directed by … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Girls Like That by The Young Company

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