Tag: Theatre

Arts, Review, Singapore, Theatre, Theatre Companies, Wild Rice

Review: Merdeka / 獨立 /சுதந்திரம் by W!ld Rice

Uncovering Singapore’s untold history we were never taught in school. ‘Merdeka’ is a Malay word that roughly translates to freedom or independence in English. To most Singaporeans, it’s also a word synonymous with late founding father Lee Kuan Yew, who frequently employed it as a rallying cry to unite against colonialism in the years leading up to the 1963 merger, inextricably linked to our own … Continue reading Review: Merdeka / 獨立 /சுதந்திரம் by W!ld Rice

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Preview: Heather by Adeeb & Shai + An Interview with Adeeb Fazah and Karen Tan

Following their debut production of Sam Steiner’s Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons in 2018, Adeeb & Shai are back to bring more Fringe theatre works to a local audience. This time around, they’ll be presenting UK writer Thomas Eccleshare’s Heather, which first premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the Bush Theatre in London. Marking director Adeeb Fazah’s residence presentation under the Gateway Artist-in-Residence Programme, Heather stars Karen Tan … Continue reading Preview: Heather by Adeeb & Shai + An Interview with Adeeb Fazah and Karen Tan

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Antic Disposition’s A Christmas Carol (Preview)

LONDON – Returning to the spectacular Middle Temple Hall, where Charles Dickens himself studied law, Antic Disposition’s acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol is back for a fifth magical season this December. One of London’s most heart-warming festive treats, the production combines the ghostly tale of Ebenezer Scrooge with original songs inspired by traditional Victorian Christmas carols. Olivier Award-nominated West End actor David Burt (Enjolras in … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Antic Disposition’s A Christmas Carol (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Hungerland at The Bread & Roses Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Following the success of The Black Eye Club by Phil Charles and The Buzz by Lydia Rynne, The Bread & Roses Theatre presents the first instalment of the 2019/20 Playwriting Award: Rachel O’Regan’s Hungerland. The production brings together a collaboration of talent from the theatre’s playwriting, emerging director and emerging producer schemes and marks an exciting moment as Artistic Director Velenzia Spearpoint and Managing … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Hungerland at The Bread & Roses Theatre (Preview)

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Arts, Dance with Me, Music, musical, Review, Singapore, Theatre

Review: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

A musical digest reclaiming the life of a Singaporean icon ahead of his time.  Honest question: how many of you can say you know who Lim Boon Keng was? Sure, you may know him because of Boon Keng MRT station, but who was he really, and why is he such an important figure in Singapore’s history? The answer to that question comes neatly packaged in Musical … Continue reading Review: Lim Boon Keng – The Musical by Musical Theatre Limited

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Review: The Page on Stage – Seven Views of Redhill

Childhood comes back to haunt these siblings in the final edition of the Page on Stage 2019. You ever go to a family gathering and meet all your relatives, each one taking their turn to reminisce about the past? That’s kind of what Seven Views of Redhill feels like, only a lot more dramatic, and a lot more bittersweet. Rounding off the Arts House’s The Page … Continue reading Review: The Page on Stage – Seven Views of Redhill

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Arts, Music, Preview, Sands Theatre, Sands Theatre Highlights, Singapore

Preview: The Doors Reimagined presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

Music lovers in Singapore will get a chance to start their year on a high with the iconic music of American rock heroes, The Doors, and relive the legacy of their frontman, Jim Morrison, next February as The Doors – Reimagined premieres at Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands. The Doors released eight albums over a period of five years back in the 1960s, becoming one of … Continue reading Preview: The Doors Reimagined presented by BASE Entertainment Asia

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Review: Emily of Emerald Hill by W!ld Rice

A stellar performance from Ivan Heng at W!ld Rice’s new home.  In many ways, Stella Kon’s Emily of Emerald Hill should be considered one of W!ld Rice’s most signature productions. Each time the company has staged it (including as their debut production back in the Jubilee Hall in 2000), W!ld Rice artistic director Ivan Heng has risen to the iconic role, one that he may perform in … Continue reading Review: Emily of Emerald Hill by W!ld Rice

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Arts, London, Preview, Theatre, travel

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Tabard Theatre relaunches as Chiswick Playhouse with exciting first season

LONDON – In honour of the area’s illustrious theatrical heritage, the Tabard Theatre is reopening as Chiswick Playhouse. The Tabard brought important and innovative theatre back to Chiswick after a gap of over twenty years following the 1959 closure of the much-loved Chiswick Empire. A popular local venue, Chiswick Playhouse may be a small space but it has big ambitions and promises a fantastic opening season … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Tabard Theatre relaunches as Chiswick Playhouse with exciting first season

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Preview: Project Transit – Echoes of Waterloo by Veshnu Narayanasamy, in collaboration with Wong Chee Meng and Grain Performance & Research Lab

After catching their new production Happy Waiting back in July, Grain Performance & Research Lab are back this October to present a brand new site-specific work by Indian classical dancer Veshnu Narayanasamy and historian Wong Chee Meng, as the team dives deep into the history of Waterloo Street. Playing at Stamford Arts Centre, Project Transit: Echoes of Waterloo sees the team tackle an interdisciplinary work exploring cultural memories centred … Continue reading Preview: Project Transit – Echoes of Waterloo by Veshnu Narayanasamy, in collaboration with Wong Chee Meng and Grain Performance & Research Lab

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