Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

Following productions in March and June, the latest batch of students from the Intercultural Theatre Institute are fast approaching their graduation date. In September, each of the four students will be presenting brand new, original works conceived by them, as part of their Final Year Individual Project showcase. Considered a critical and integral aspect of ITI’s actor training programme, the FYIP is a project students have … Continue reading Preview: Intercultural Theatre Institute Final Year Individual Projects

M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co. (Review)

A fun, alternative way to break the ice on difficult topics.  These days, it can be incredibly difficult to raise discussion on certain topics without raising eyebrows or incurring the wrath of those with opposing views. How then does one find the safe space to bring these issues into the light and create stimulating conversation? With Round Round Buns, Chop Chili Chop Co. has arrived on the … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co. (Review)

M1 Patch! 2018: The Ordinary and The Unspectacular《平淡无奇》 (Review)

Magnifying the sense of isolation in the elderly through slow theatre. As we go through the rush of everyday, fast-paced living, it can be difficult to find the space and time for reflection, to slow down and truly think about where we are and what we are going through. Perhaps then, to gain insight and perspective, one should turn to those who do have the time … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2018: The Ordinary and The Unspectacular《平淡无奇》 (Review)

Preview: Stupid Cupid by Patch and Punnet

After an intriguing debut work at the end of 2017, youth theatre company Patch and Punnet return to the scene with an all new, original work this August. Titled Stupid Cupid, the story follows the eponymous god Cupid, as he attempts to reclaim his honour after centuries of failing to matchmake true love. As his mother Venus gives him one last chance to prove his worth (failing … Continue reading Preview: Stupid Cupid by Patch and Punnet

Preview: At Every Stage – Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019

In a little over six months, the city of Hong Kong will come alive once again with majestic orchestras, stunning theatre and electrifying dance numbers as the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF) returns for its 47th edition next February. Running from 21st February to 23rd March 2019, Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019 takes on the theme of ‘At Every Stage’ and will feature over 20 exciting … Continue reading Preview: At Every Stage – Hong Kong Arts Festival 2019

Preview: Michael Chiang’s Private Parts

Originally staged 26 years ago during the 1992 Singapore Arts Festival under directorship of Ong Keng Sen, Michael Chiang’s groundbreaking comedy about trans-people returns for its fourth professional staging this November at the Drama Centre. In this 2018 reboot, Private Parts is being presented by playwright Michael Chiang’s very own company Michael Chiang Playthings, and will be utilising the original 1992 script. It will also be … Continue reading Preview: Michael Chiang’s Private Parts

Preview: Mahler 2 by Orchestra of the Music Makers

After a stunning midyear concert, the Orchestra of the Music Makers continues their 10th anniversary celebrations with the centre piece of the entire year – a performance of Gustav Mahler’s 2nd Symphony Resurrection. Mahler’s Second Symphony was known to have taken six years to perfect, changing the musical landscape forever on account of its scale and sheer ambition. Following a critically acclaimed 2010 performance of Resurrection, OMM is … Continue reading Preview: Mahler 2 by Orchestra of the Music Makers

Preview: Late-Night Texting 2018 by Centre 42

Centre 42’s third edition of the ever popular Late-Night Texting is back this August! Held as part of the annual Singapore Night Festival, the past two editions of Late-Night Texting experimented with genres such as improv comedy and spoken word poetry, and have announced their exciting lineup of text-based performances! Taking place on 24th and 25th August from 7 – 11pm each night, Late-Night Texting will see over 30 free performances … Continue reading Preview: Late-Night Texting 2018 by Centre 42

Preview: Eros by Kevin Mandry

LONDON – Writer Kevin Mandry returns to the White Bear Theatre with a brand new play this August. Titled EROS, the play is set in the 1990s, at the dawn of the Internet. EROS follows the story of Ross. Ross used to take photos of women. He says it was about beauty. Now Kate’s back in his studio after twenty years. She remembers things differently. She says she’s there … Continue reading Preview: Eros by Kevin Mandry

M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co.

Of all the programmes in The Theatre Practice’s inaugural M1 Patch! Festival of Artful Play, Chop Chilli Chop Co.’s Round Round Buns stands out as perhaps the most irreverent one of all. Round Round Buns was previously staged in 2017 as part of The Theatre Practice’s Playground Series. From its title alone, one is already left intrigued by what this tongue-in-cheek name could possibly have in store for … Continue reading M1 Patch! 2018: Round Round Buns by Chop Chilli Chop Co.