Preview: Caught by Singapore Repertory Theatre
The Singapore Repertory Theatre has had its brushes with controversial fine art before, having staged Yasmina Reza’s Art at the National Gallery Singapore in 2016, but for their brand new, upcoming experience, they’re […]
Preview: 1984 by The Young Company + An Interview with Director Daniel Jenkins
Following two years of practical training in all aspects of theatre, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Young Company are set to graduate this August, with a production of 1984 as their graduation show. […]
Preview: Fat Kids Are Harder To Kidnap X Re-Run by How Drama
They’ve been getting kidnapped for 11 years now, but that hasn’t stopped the irreverent, irresistible and insane energy and humour of How Drama as they bring back Fat Kids Are […]
M1 Peer Pleasure 2019: The Class Room (Review)
A lecture in theatre form on the difficulties of helping those in poverty. Created by Jean Ng, Li Xie and Kok Heng Leun, The Class Room adapts Drama Box’s similar […]
Review: Acting Mad by The Necessary Stage
Exemplary, no holds barred look at mental health in the theatre industry. As much as mental health has entered common conversation these days, it remains one of the most misunderstood […]
Review: Fantastic Mr Fox 《了不起的狐狸爸爸》by The Little Company
Quality Roald Dahl adaptation buoyed by strong performances and high production value. Put together a crew of winsome animal protagonists, a group of nefarious farmers and a classic tale of […]
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Jade City at The Bunker
LONDON – Tackling the devastating effects of poverty and the lack of opportunities faced by so many in Britain, Jade City follows two friends struggling with the pressures of everyday life […]
M1 Peer Pleasure 2019: The Block Party (Review)
Issues of poverty performed by those who actually suffer them. National Day is just around the corner, yet, how can we truly celebrate justice and equality when there remain countless […]
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: What Girls Are Made Of by Raw Material & Traverse Theatre Company in association with Regular Music (Preview)
LONDON – Following a sold-out, Fringe First winning run at Edinburgh Fringe 2018 (where it’ll return again for 2019), Cora Bissett’s What Girls Are Made Of charts her rollercoaster journey […]
In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Macbeth by Antic Disposition at Temple Church (Preview)
LONDON – You may have seen Macbeth, but have you ever seen it performed in a church? This summer, get ready as the Peter Brook Award-winning Antic Disposition return to Temple Church to present […]
Touring The UK 2019: Bleak House by David Glass Ensemble
LONDON – Returning to the UK stage 12 years after the award-winning success of Gormenghast, the reformed David Glass Ensemble present their breath-taking physical adaptation of Bleak House by international master […]
Touring The UK 2019: Murder, Margaret and Me by A Tilted Wig, Malvern Theatres and Churchill Theatre, Bromley
LONDON – Lin Blakley of Eastenders fame is about to get mysterious, as she steps into the shoes of beloved mystery writer Agatha Christie for the UK tour of Philip Meeks’ critically acclaimed […]
N.O.W. 2019: Stand-up – Fresh + Raw (Review)
A 10-lesson course by one of Asia’s top 10 female comedians pays off for these new comedy hopefuls. Is it possible to even teach an art form as intuitive as […]
Preview: Forked (2019) by The Finger Players
We first saw Jo Tan’s Forked when it premiered at the 2018 M1 Singapore Fringe Festival. Now, with further developments under The Finger Players’ Watch This Space playwright incubation programme, she’s back […]
Review: We Were So Hopeful Then by The Necessary Stage
An attempt to highlight the invisible people key to a production’s success. In any theatre production, those deemed worthy of praise are often limited to cast and creatives. But even […]
N.O.W. 2019: Nimita’s Place – Staged Reading (Review)
The tragedy of Partition leaves a haunting impression in this page to stage adaptation. When Akshita Nanda debuted her first novel last year, little did we expect to see it receive […]
