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): ‘Press Gang’ by Tan Tarn How
In an exciting story mirroring past headlines, journalists meet, discuss things, and make deals to tackle a piece of salacious news amidst a government intent on censoring what the public knows, and editors who struggle to find the balance.
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 …
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): ‘Another Country’ by Alfian Sa’at and Wild Rice
This well-acted production is a collaborative project between Wild Rice's Ivan Heng who directs Singapore actors performing Malaysian texts and Malaysian theatre stalwart Jo Kukathas who takes the reins as director for Singapore texts performed by Malaysian actors.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Public Enemy,’ Wild Rice’s Adaptation of Ibsen’s ‘An Enemy of the People’
Just as with the questions Dr. Chee faces in the play, do you stand up for what's right when the cost is so large? Is there a limit to how much cost you will bear? Will the limit be jail time, or harm to your family?
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Monkey Goes West’ by Wild Rice
When there is so little entertainment these days that an entire family can enjoy together, it is simply wonderful to have a production like 'Monkey Goes West' that will absolutely enthrall people of all ages.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Jack and the Bean Sprout’ by Wild Rice
This quality family-oriented production will appeal to the masses, with catchy and upbeat songs and most dialogue in Singlish.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Wild Rice's all-male production is funny and alluring.
Read More »Interview: Glen Goei and Ivan Heng of Wild Rice’s The Importance of Being Earnest
The director and the actor go beyond their production and theatre to answer some pertinent questions about life, love and the government.
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