Strange and unique, especially for its time (it was first performed in 1984), 'Starlight Express' is still different in today's theatre landscape. But many of this musical's elements seem outdated.
Read More »Sharmila Melissa Yogalingam
Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Blithe Spirit’ by Noel Coward
Things go very wrong when a medium brings back the spirit of a man's dead wife.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Rumours’ by Neil Simon
This funny play was an excellent choice for an amateur theatre company with inexperienced actors.
Read More »Interview: Jereh Leong and Max Chen of Singapore Dance Theatre’s ‘Passages’
Two innovative choreographers discuss their work.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Atomic Jaya’ by Huzir Sulaiman
It isn't every day that a local play, about local people and local issues, comes along that is as funny or more so than the best-heralded comedy from the West
Read More »Interview with Claire Wong, Actress from Checkpoint Theatre’s Atomic Jaya
Claire Wong, star of Atomic Jaya, on the challenges and joys of theater in Singapore.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Hairspray’
This isn't a musical with flashy sets, and the dialogue could be funnier, but it lifts your spirits and keeps you highly entertained with pitch-perfect singing, soulful performances, fun dance movements, and memorable songs.
Read More »Restaurant Review (Singapore): ME@OUE
At this fine restaurant you can mix and match French, Japanese and Chinese dishes, or stick with one cuisine, while enjoying a superb view.
Read More »Dance Review (Singapore): ‘Masterpiece in Motion’ by Singapore Dance Theatre
An over-reliance on ballet made this year's production less dynamic than last year's more varied program.
Read More »Interview: Singapore Dance Theatre’s Nanase Tanaka
This year, 'Masterpiece in Motion' will present Balanchine, African-inspired dance, and a modern work by Dutch choreographer Nils Christe.
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