In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Very Expensive Poison at The Old Vic (Review)

An investigation into the truth behind Alexander Litvinenko’s assassination as an epic vaudevillian drama. LONDON – Oftentimes, the truth is like a many-layered cake: the more you chip away at it, the more you discover. And sometimes, what you discover is a dark conspiracy far beyond anything you could ever imagine. Adapted from Luke Harding’s non-fiction book of the same name, Lucy Prebble’s A Very Expensive Poison zooms in … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: A Very Expensive Poison at The Old Vic (Review)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Ovalhouse’s Demolition Party Season 2019 (Preview)

LONDON – For the final season in their Kennington home, Ovalhouse’s Demolition Party Season will see collaboration between engineers and companies to allow artists dismantle parts of the building as part of their creative process. After 80 years as a community venue and 55 years as a professional theatre, Ovalhouse will relocate to Brixton, opening a brand new, purpose-built theatre in spring 2021. A venue that … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Ovalhouse’s Demolition Party Season 2019 (Preview)

In London’s West End 2019: Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs – The Magic Cutlass at Christmas in Leicester Square (Preview)

LONDON – Captain Flinn is back this Christmas and is, once again, ready for a rollicking adventure! Following two highly successful runs at Edinburgh Festival Fringe and an extensive UK tour, it’s all aboard for a non-stop action-packed theatrical experience with catchy live music, spectacular puppetry and dastardly dinosaurs! This is a Christmas event for all the family to treasure. When Flinn, Pearl and Tom are … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs – The Magic Cutlass at Christmas in Leicester Square (Preview)

In London’s West End 2019: New Cast of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre Announced

LONDON – The brand new cast of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables has been announced, set to perform at the newly restored Sondheim Theatre when it re-opens on 18th December 2019 following its major renovation. Jon Robyns will play ‘Jean Valjean’, Bradley Jaden ‘Javert’, Gerard Carey ‘Thénardier’, Carrie Hope Fletcher ‘Fantine’, Shan Ako ‘Eponine’, Josefina Gabrielle ‘Madame Thénardier’, Ashley Gilmour ‘Enjolras’ and Lily Kerhoas ‘Cosette’. Rachelle Ann Go will return to the role of ‘Fantine’ for 7 weeks in the Spring and will take over the role … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: New Cast of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre Announced

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: James Seabright presents Not Too Tame’s Cinderella (Preview)

LONDON – Pub theatre takes on a very literal interpretation with Luke Barnes and Not Too Tame’s version of the classic tale of Cinderella. Presented by James Seabright and directed by Jimmy Fairhhurst, this outrageous site-specific show that takes all the best bits of traditional British panto and tops it off with a pint. If you think you know the story of Cinderella well, think again, as this knees up of a … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: James Seabright presents Not Too Tame’s Cinderella (Preview)

Preview: KidsFest 2020 presented by ABA Productions

ABA Production is back next January and February with a brand new edition of KidsFest! Bringing some of the world’s most beloved children’s theatre, KidsFest 2020 is set to imbue young audience members with a love for theatre with four world-class theatre productions adapted from exciting and well-known children’s books. Headlining the festival will be The Gruffalo, a KidsFest classic that follows a mouse’s daring adventure … Continue reading Preview: KidsFest 2020 presented by ABA Productions

Preview: Octoburst! 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

In conjunction with Children’s Day, Esplanade’s annual Octoburst! children’s festival returns this October to bring a ray of sunshine to audiences’ lives! Programming a series of over 140 fun free and ticketed performances and hands-on workshops for all the family, Octoburst! aims for children of all ages to participate, play and soak in the moments of joy that the arts can bring. This year, everyone … Continue reading Preview: Octoburst! 2019 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

SRT’s Caught: An Interview with Director Ed Sylvanus Iskandar

There’s something undeniably joyous about the way Ed Sylvanus Iskandar carries himself. Perhaps it’s a pre-requisite for an immersive theatre director to be have a little spring in their step, a little hope in their heart and almost always excited each night with the unpredictability of what one will experience at a show, where every performance will undoubtedly be different. “I like comparing the theatre … Continue reading SRT’s Caught: An Interview with Director Ed Sylvanus Iskandar

Preview: Shakespeare’s Globe 2019 – Pericles, The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night, presented by ABA Productions

This September, Shakespeare’s Globe returns to Singapore to present three of the Bard’s works, each dealing with the timely themes of refuge and displacement. Using the same company to perform multiple roles across all three plays, watch as Pericles, The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night comes to life onstage, each one a timeless tale of those who have crossed seas, lost their families, and are finding out what … Continue reading Preview: Shakespeare’s Globe 2019 – Pericles, The Comedy of Errors and Twelfth Night, presented by ABA Productions

Preview: New Works Festival 2019 by Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance

In 2016, six of Singapore’s leading Chinese language theatre companies united and formed the Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance. Aiming to surface and address concerns and issues pertaining to the development of Chinese language theatre scene in Singapore, the six members of the alliance are Drama Box, Nine Years Theatre, Paper Monkey Theatre, The Finger Players, The Theatre Practice and Toy Factory Productions. Three years on, they’re … Continue reading Preview: New Works Festival 2019 by Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance