In the fifth year of Singapore's gay theme party "Nation," just as Pam Oei decides to let her hair down and shake her body with total abandon, the music abruptly stops – because in real life the government stopped the event in 2005. That scene said so much, despite Oei saying not much at all.
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Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Mama White Snake’ from Wild Rice
Based on an ancient folk tale, 'Mama White Snake' is very funny, with catchy tunes, good acting and singing, amazing costumes, lovely sets and backdrops – and superb vocals from the ever reliable Cheryl Tan.
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The show being deliberately absurd in nature, the focus is on slapstick and over-the-top dramatics.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): Wild Rice’s ‘Hotel’ by Alfian Sa’at and Marcia Vanderstraaten
These are exactly the types of Singapore stories that the world would be fascinated to watch: raw, real, riveting and resonant.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ at Wild Rice
Wild Rice’s annual year-end pantomime is here, and this time the company explores The Emperor’s New Clothes, written by Joel Tan and directed by Pam Oei. The panto will play at the Drama Centre from 20th November to 12th December 2015. The Emperor’s New Clothes is based on the famous …
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): Dim Sum Dollies – ‘The History of Singapore Part 1’ by Dream Academy
The show is fun and entertaining, and it's certainly a production made specifically for Singaporeans. And that's the best birthday gift to a nation turning 50 soon - and to its theatre-loving citizens.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ by Nassim Soleimanpour
Were the audience members who ran up on stage plants? Was the water really poisoned? Rather than find out, I think I'll let the final act's theme of "not knowing" linger a little longer.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Dim Sum Dollies – The History of Singapore Part 2’
Outrageously funny, full of timely insights regarding the Singapore landscape, and delivered with the most pitch perfect comedic timing.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): Hansel & Gretel by Alfian Sa’at and Elaine Chan
W!ld Rice's musical is a deliciously funny Singapore-flavoured pantomime for the whole family.
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