This is a young man who is determined to play a meaningful part in Singapore's theatrical ecosystem, and has already proven he's on the right path to doing just that
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Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Forbidden City’ by the Singapore Repertory Theatre
With its great music, acting, and singing, along with an interesting narrative, 'Forbidden City' really should be required watching for all fans of exquisite storytelling.
Read More »Interview: Anthea Ong of Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)’s ‘Open Homes’
Home owners welcome the public into their homes in SIFA's 'Open Homes' project. For participant Anthea Ong, 'Home is a state of being for me – it's when I am at ease and at peace with who I am. When how I live, love and lead are congruent and joy is present more than not.'
Read More »Theatre/Circus Review (Singapore): ‘Kooza’ from Cirque du Soleil
If you are looking for a family outing that's a fit for every age group, consider 'Kooza' – because sometimes we all need to go back to basics.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Frago’ from Checkpoint Theatre and Lucas Ho
Ho's script shows that at the end of it all, grown men will still talk about sex and ladies as they did when they were horny teens.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Boeing Boeing’ from Wild Rice
The show being deliberately absurd in nature, the focus is on slapstick and over-the-top dramatics.
Read More »Diary of an Extra: Behind the Scenes at K. Rajagopal’s ‘Lizard on the Wall’
Singapore International Festival of the Arts‘ (SIFA) O.P.E.N (Open Participate Engage Negotiate) pre-festival this year has a unique focus on audience participation. This was especially so in its programme Lizard on the Wall by K. Rajagopal (of A Yellow Bird fame) which invited SIFA audiences to serve as extra as …
Read More »Interview: K. Rajagopal, Director of Films ‘Yellow Bird’ and ‘Lizard on the Wall’
K. Rajagopal, one of Singapore’s most prominent filmmakers, is set to shoot his second feature film Lizard on the Wall as part of the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) 2017. Festival participants who buy SIFA’s O.P.E.N Pass will be able to come on 30 June, 1 July or 2 …
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Sister Act’ the Musical from Base Entertainment
'Sister Act' is a fabulous musical you shouldn't miss. Good acting, great music, wonderful costumes, funny lines and emotionally effective scenes are all reasons you'll agree with Deloris when she sings, 'Nothing's ever gonna change that fact. I'm part of one terrific Sister Act.'
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ from W!ld Rice
W!ld Rice’s re-staging of the musical La Cage Aux Folles will be at the Victoria Theatre from 19 April to 13 May 2016. La Cage tells the tale of couple Albin (Ivan Heng) and George (Sean Ghazi). An aging star of the stage, Albin has been “mother” to George’s son …
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