Arts of Malaysia: An Interview with playwright Adriana Nordin Manan, director Ghafir Akhbar and star Putrina Rafie of new play ‘Fault Lines’

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – A fault line refers to the geographic phenomenon of fractures in the Earth’s crust, potentially leading to earthquakes. Metaphorically speaking, this would then refer to cracks in the relationship between two parties, and perhaps if left unresolved, potentially result in disaster. That happens to be the issue at the heart of new play Fault Lines, which makes its premiere this Thursday … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: An Interview with playwright Adriana Nordin Manan, director Ghafir Akhbar and star Putrina Rafie of new play ‘Fault Lines’

Mari Kita Main Wayang: An Interview with director Alvin Tan and playwright Zulfadli Rashid on the then, now and future of Peranakan theatre

Amongst the many forms of cultural theatre that exist in Singapore, one of the rarer genres would be Peranakan theatre. Often presented in Baba Melayu language, the art form was prevalent from the 1920s to the early 1960s but went dormant for over 20 years. In 1984, it was revived in a landmark play, Pileh Menantu, by the late Peranakan playwright Felix Chia, commissioned for … Continue reading Mari Kita Main Wayang: An Interview with director Alvin Tan and playwright Zulfadli Rashid on the then, now and future of Peranakan theatre

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2024 explores pressing social issues and the ways we relate and connect to each other

Over the years, the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival (M1SFF), organised by The Necessary Stage (TNS), has undergone a variety of changes to the way it’s been run, from taking on specific themes and topics, to responding to art work. But at its heart, M1SFF has always been about one key goal – to present small scale local and international work that address key social issues, … Continue reading M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2024 explores pressing social issues and the ways we relate and connect to each other

Preview: Crack the Case – Mind Hunter by Sight Lines Entertainment

Sight Lines Entertainment presents an immersive live mystery theatre experience, “Crack the Case: Mind Hunter”. Designed for a wide range of players, Crack the Case: Mind Hunter invites those who are seeking an adrenaline rush, hardcore mystery enthusiasts craving a fresh challenge, and friends and families ready to test their wits together to experience a groundbreaking blend of reality and fiction where the boundaries between … Continue reading Preview: Crack the Case – Mind Hunter by Sight Lines Entertainment

Preview: Fall & The Music Lovers — A Double Bill by Intercultural Theatre Institute

This November, Intercultural Theatre Institute (ITI) presents Fall & The Music Lovers — A Double Bill, in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, directed by award-winning Australian director, Aarne Neeme, and performed by the ITI graduating Class of 2023, comprising Abinaya Jothi, Cheng Kam Yiu (Yolanda), Choy Chee Yew, Mika Oskarson Kindstrand, and Swathilakshmi Perumal. The ITI Professional Diploma in Intercultural Theatre (Acting) … Continue reading Preview: Fall & The Music Lovers — A Double Bill by Intercultural Theatre Institute

★★★★☆ Review: Happy Indian Women by The Necessary Stage

An authentic, diverse exploration of what it means to be an Indian woman today. The Singaporean Indian identity is deeply multi-faceted. Within the community, there are already diverse languages, skin tones, religions, sexualities, family histories and rootedness to one’s culture, where every Indian person has a unique story to tell. As a minority race within the country, Indians have also faced and continue to face … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Happy Indian Women by The Necessary Stage

★★★★☆ Review: One Table Two Chairs by Zuni Icosahedron and NAFA

Experimental adventures in the future and philosophy of artmaking. Legendary experimental theatre company Zuni Icosahedron have essentially become an institution in Hong Kong and internationally-renowned, always daring to push at the boundaries of what constitutes theatre and asking difficult questions about art and artmaking. It is significant then, that the company has agreed to a three-year strategic collaboration with Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts’ (NAFA) … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: One Table Two Chairs by Zuni Icosahedron and NAFA

Arts of Malaysia: Fault Lines by Protagonist Studio and Cocoon Creative Lab

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – A brand new play comes to town, with the premiere of Fault Lines at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC) this November. The debut full-length play by Adriana Nordin Manan will be brought to the stage by a line-up featuring some of the most respected names in Malaysian theatre, with a seven-person cast headlined by Fatimah Abu Bakar and Putrina … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Fault Lines by Protagonist Studio and Cocoon Creative Lab

Preview: Once Upon A Like by Sing’theatre

Once Upon A Like is an exciting new musical based on the timeless Cinderella story made for the modern social media generation (and less tech-savvy family members, too!). Fun, current and full of modern references, this musical, proudly presented by Mapletree Investments, will make the whole family look at their social media with a different perspective through the medium of the beloved story of Cinderella … Continue reading Preview: Once Upon A Like by Sing’theatre

Brown Joy: An Interview with writer/co-director Sindhura Kalidas and the cast of The Necessary Stage’s ‘Happy Indian Women’

“Happiness is a mood, not a destination,” says Sindhura Kalidas. “That’s a quote from One Tree Hill, and I think about that a lot, and how it’s really just this fleeting emotion that comes and goes, not a constant state of mind.” That’s an important distinction for Sindhura to make, especially considering she’s directing a show called Happy Indian Women this November. Presented by The … Continue reading Brown Joy: An Interview with writer/co-director Sindhura Kalidas and the cast of The Necessary Stage’s ‘Happy Indian Women’