Unique viewpoint of senior citizens continuing to live, even if that means rediscovering the joys of sex.
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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): ‘Les Misérables’
'Les Miz' proves a timeless musical, still with remarkable visual and aural splendor more than 30 years on.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘A Clockwork Orange’ by Anthony Burgess
Whilst this production does have very stylized dance moves and music, they don't make up for the old and tired themes, meandering plot, and off-putting Nadsat lingo.
Read More »Restaurant Review (Singapore): Kaiserhaus in Capitol Building
Singapore’s first and only Austrian restaurant, Kaiserhaus, has opened in Capitol Building, serving both lunch and dinner daily. The restaurant opens at 10.30am and closes at midnight every day (except for Fridays and Saturdays when it stays open until 1am). Not only is the two-level restaurant situated in one of …
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): ‘Beauty World’ by Dick Lee and Michael Chiang
The story of 'Beauty World' is dated, predictable and uninteresting, and the music is not memorable. But good singing and funny dialogue make this revival worth checking out.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Ghost the Musical’
Great voices and staging but uninspired acting and unmemorable songs make this production a mixed bag.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Totem’ by Cirque du Soleil
'Totem'is a story about man's relationship with nature, as well as with the flora and fauna around us. As with most Cirque du Soleil productions, there isn't a solid narrative, which some might find problematic if you're looking for a logical plot. Rather, imagery and connotative stories take centre stage.
Read More »Interview: Neelanthi Vadivel, Artistic Director of Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Totem’
'Totem' is a non-chronological journey through man’s evolution from swamp creature to cosmonaut.
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