[Theatre Review] ‘The Lion King’ is a magnificently executed journey
Claiming to be the world’s number 1 musical” is, admittedly, a bombastic assertion — so does “The Lion King” live up to the expectations of that [Click to read more.]
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[Theatre Review] ‘Super Mommy’ — stunning musical performances and an over-the-top drag queen
One cross-dresser speaking in a falsetto may arguably be funny, but three such characters are grating on the ears and eyes. That’s what the RWS family [Click to read more.]
[Theatre] Does Kumar50’s shades of humour tickle you all over, or just in certain places?
I steeled myself for relentless, rapid-fire laughs at “Kumar50”. The posters promised loud and over the top humour in Kumar’s signature style, but that sort [Click to read more.]
[Theatre] “Army Daze” sequel returns 30 years later in time for NS50 celebrations
“Army Daze 2”, the sequel to “Army Daze”, is finally here, 30 years after the original. Written by Michael Chiang (who wrote the first “Army [Click to read more.]
[Theatre] Twins Hayley and Jayley Woo to play same role in ‘CHEF: Bibimbap vs Chilli Crab’
Twins playing a single role? That’s what’s happening in “CHEF: Bibimbap vs Chilli Crab”, a theatrical comedy musical coming to Singapore this June. The musical features [Click to read more.]
[Theatre Review] ‘Detention Katong’ is a great start to theatre for teenagers
Should you watch this? Yes. In fact, it’s especially suitable for students. Duration: About 145 minutes with a 15 minute intermission Dates: 17 Feb (Fri) – 5 Mar (Sun), [Click to read more.]
[Theatre Review] ‘Broadway Beng: 10th Anniversary Concert’ is an amazing feat of code-switching
Should you watch this? Yes, especially if you like old Hokkien songs. Duration: About 90 minutes with a 20 minute intermission Dates: 14 Jul (Thu) – [Click to read more.]
[Theatre Review] ‘Let’s Get Back Together’ show us the universal human desire for love and acceptance
Should you watch this? Yes. Duration: About 120 minutes Dates: 7 July (Thu) to 10 July (Sun), 2016 “Let’s Get Back Together” is a testimonial [Click to read more.]
[Theatre] ‘Broadway Beng’ – a musical about a prosperous tiger?
What does ah beng mean in English? “Ah beng means handsome hokkien boy — me la,” chuckles Sebastian Tan. The actor, who turns 43 this year, is [Click to read more.]
[Theatre] Director uses play ‘Let’s Get Back Together’ to come out to mother
“I was apprehensive. I did not know how my mother would react.” Mark Ng, director of testimonial theatre piece “Let’s Get Back Together,” held the [Click to read more.]