Tag: Theatre

Arts, Singapore

Because I Love You: An Interview with Shen Tan and Tan Shou Chen of Theatreworks’ 13.13.13

Theatreworks is having a busy July, dedicating the entirety of the month to activities surrounding their Writers Lab programme, from dramatised readings of plays born out of the Lab to the annual 24-Hour Playwriting Competition to be held at Haw Par Villa. But amidst it all, they’ll also be premiering their first mainstage show of the year in the form of Shen Tan’s 13.13.13 in her professional … Continue reading Because I Love You: An Interview with Shen Tan and Tan Shou Chen of Theatreworks’ 13.13.13

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Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: Building A Character (Preview)

When we first saw Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai onstage in Boeing Boeing last year, we knew she was something special. She’s proven that again when we last saw her onstage at the Arts House in The Page On Stage, and we were overjoyed to see her get a chance to take the spotlight all on her own in an upcoming solo show in the 2018 Singapore Theatre Festival. As … Continue reading Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: Building A Character (Preview)

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Preview: Makan Cosmopolitan by Ape Studio Limited

We love food, and we love theatre, so if there’s ever an opportunity to get a chance to experience both at once, we’re all for it! This July, that comes in the form of Ape Studio Limited’s Makan Cosmopolitan, the first play in a series of theatre and dining interdisciplinary performances. Directed by Kaykay Nizam and written by multi-disciplinary writer Zulfadli ‘Big’ Rashid, Makan Cosmopolitan united 3 culturally diverse actors: Ebi … Continue reading Preview: Makan Cosmopolitan by Ape Studio Limited

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Singapore

Preview: M1 Patch! A Theatre Festival of Artful Play by The Theatre Practice

Following the previous edition of their annual Chinese Theatre Festival, The Theatre Practice (TTP) has decided to go in a different direction this year, and will instead be presenting the brand new M1 Patch! A Theatre Festival of Artful Play throughout August! The concept of play is a core part of The Theatre Practice’s philosophy, driving its growth as a theatre company and to encapsulate the pedagogy … Continue reading Preview: M1 Patch! A Theatre Festival of Artful Play by The Theatre Practice

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Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Thomas Lim and Janice Koh (Supervision)

W!ld Rice’s newest Resident Playwright Thomas Lim made a stunning debut with Grandmother Tongue at the Singapore Theatre Festival 2 years ago, selling out both that run and the restaging last year. This year, he’s back with an all new play in the form of Supervision, set to make its world premiere next week at the opening of W!ld Rice’s 2018 Singapore Theatre Festival. Directed by W!ld Rice artistic director … Continue reading Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Thomas Lim and Janice Koh (Supervision)

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Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Tan Tarn How, Rei Poh and Shane Mardjuki (Press Gang)

Former Straits Times journalist Tan Tarn How knows a thing or two about controversy. The playwright is best known for penning some of the most scintillating political satires in local theatre, from his infamous The Lady of Soul and her Ultimate ‘S’ Machine, receiving objections in 36 of its 67 pages from the authorities, to his most recent play Fear of Writing, in 2011, where ‘MDA officials’ … Continue reading Singapore Theatre Festival 2018: An Interview with Tan Tarn How, Rei Poh and Shane Mardjuki (Press Gang)

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Arts, Singapore

Preview: Because I Love You – Theatreworks’ 2018 Season

Following exhibiting Zai Kuning’s epic Dapunta Hyang and touring Trojan Women internationally, Theatreworks’ 2018 theatre season begins proper again this July at their home in 72-13, Mohammed Sultan Road. This year, they’ve themed their season ‘Because I Love You’, and present two brand new plays diving in to the heart of relationships and love. Is love enough? How do you love someone who is far away, … Continue reading Preview: Because I Love You – Theatreworks’ 2018 Season

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TheatreWorks’ Writer’s Lab Month 2018

After an educational and unexpectedly inspirational farm stay last year, Theatreworks’ annual 24-Hour site-specific playwriting competition returns this July, this time to be held at everyone’s favourite local theme park – Haw Par Villa. In conjunction with the competition, Theatreworks has lined up an entire month’s worth of programmes celebrating and imparting the power of writing to interested participants with the Writers’ Lab! First started … Continue reading TheatreWorks’ Writer’s Lab Month 2018

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Review: The Cyclist by Intercultural Theatre Institute

A surreal cast of quirky characters and a final emotional gut punch in one of ITI’s most light-hearted shows. For many people, growing up can feel like an odyssey, with countless perils to face in adolescence as one becomes increasingly exposed to the cold, cruel world around them. In the case of Vijay Tendulkar’s The Cyclist, growing up becomes a literal journey, as we follow a protagonist choosing … Continue reading Review: The Cyclist by Intercultural Theatre Institute

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Preview: West End Bares 2018

LONDON – Following six spectacular years at the legendary Café de Paris and two years of sold out performances at the Novello Theatre, London’s hottest annual fundraiser West End Bares will be moving to its new venue at the Shaftesbury Theatre for its ninth edition this October! Based off the American concept Broadway Bares by legendary Broadway/West End director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell, West End Bares follows in the same vein as a … Continue reading Preview: West End Bares 2018

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