Singapore and France have always enjoyed strong bilateral ties, all the way back to 1965, when France became one of the first 13 countries which recognised our independence. Even today, the two countries continue to enjoy plenty of exchange and agreement - most recently, DPM Lawrence Wong even visited France to meet with French President … Continue reading An Interview with French Ambassador to Singapore Minh-di Tang on the place of culture and the 2024 vOilah! France Singapore Festival
Preview: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Pangdemonium!
This June, one of theatre's greatest tour de forces comes to life, with Pangdemonium! presenting Edward Albee's magnum opus - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Directed by Timothy Koh, the play has been studied by literature students around the world (including for the local A level syllabus) and has entranced audiences around the world with … Continue reading Preview: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Pangdemonium!
Pesta Raya 2024: An Interview with Mohd Fared Jainal and Ridhwan Saidi on Teater Ekamatra’s epic new reimagining of ‘Bawang Putih Bawang Merah’
For generations, the classic Malay fairy tale of Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah (literally garlic and shallot) has been passed down from orator to captive listener, a story filled with magic that takes all kinds of twists and terms in all its iterations. Now, acclaimed local theatre company Teater Ekamatra is getting ready to reintroduce … Continue reading Pesta Raya 2024: An Interview with Mohd Fared Jainal and Ridhwan Saidi on Teater Ekamatra’s epic new reimagining of ‘Bawang Putih Bawang Merah’
★★★★☆ Review: How I Learned To Drive by Renee Yeong
Full speed ahead into the complex topic of pedophilia and grooming in small town America. In America, with its long highways and winding roads, driving remains a necessity if you want to get out. As a result, getting one's driver's license becomes a key rite of passage, marking a coming of age for many Americans, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: How I Learned To Drive by Renee Yeong
★★★★☆ Review: Little Shop of Horrors by Sing’theatre
Delightfully camp revival of Off Broadway classic brings both darkness and comedy to the stage. For anyone who's ever owned or cared for a plant, you'll know that many of them can be incredibly picky or particular about their food sources. But when it comes to carnivorous plants, it's a whole other ball game, when … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Little Shop of Horrors by Sing’theatre
★★★★★ Review: pass·ages by Sim Yan Ying
Resonant work on ageing shows YY's vision and true capabilities as a director given enough time and resources. Time is a cruel mistress. Regardless of where we come from, it is the one thing we are all subject to, eventually resulting in death. But along the way, time also brings with it age, our bodies … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: pass·ages by Sim Yan Ying
★★★★☆ Review: The Last Gardener 《身后的微光》by The Theatre Practice
Passing on lessons of care and moving on through the humble act of gardening. With limited land and government flats with strict rules, Singapore's housing estates rarely allow for enough space or freedom to grow one's own garden. As a result, those with a green thumb or a hankering for plants make do, placing tiny … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Last Gardener 《身后的微光》by The Theatre Practice
Preview: Flipside 2024 at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
This June, get ready for the return of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s Flipside festival, with a series of programmes that showcase the lighter side of the arts, from puppetry to circus, physical theatre to comedy. Joy and delight is at the heart of these productions, as these artists utilise absurdity and humour to … Continue reading Preview: Flipside 2024 at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024
Singapore and France have always kept close relations with each other, and what better way to celebrate that sacred bond that with a festival? This April, the annual vOilah! France Singapore Festival returns once again to immerse visitors in the vibrant tapestry of French culture in Singapore, with a line-up of programmes that spans audiovisual … Continue reading Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2024
TRIP 2024: An Interview with Renee Yeong on directing ‘How I Learned To Drive’, finding balance and her place as a director in Singapore
Renee Yeong is a bit of a superwoman. Maintaining a full-time job against her theatrical pursuits, the young theatremaker has just come off directing a successful production of George Brant's Grounded for Singapore Theatre Company, and is ready to present another production less than a month after closing, with Paula Vogel's How I Learned To … Continue reading TRIP 2024: An Interview with Renee Yeong on directing ‘How I Learned To Drive’, finding balance and her place as a director in Singapore
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