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The show being deliberately absurd in nature, the focus is on slapstick and over-the-top dramatics.
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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 …
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Hand to God’ by Robert Askins, from Singapore Repertory Theatre
This version of the Tony Award-winning comedy, directed by Guy Unsworth, stands out because of the comedic timing and naturalistic performances of most of the cast.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Tropicana’ by Haresh Sharma and Spare Room Productions
This new musical isn't perfect and its script and music could use some serious tweaking, but the set and costumes reflect the time period immaculately, the direction is creative, the singing is not bad and there are certainly moments of humour. Anyway, who said the '60s were perfect, after all?
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Chicago’ the Musical
The direction, choreography, and dancing in this version seemed lacklustre and short on energy and charisma.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Detention Katong’ by Dream Academy
Some good moments stick out in this hit-and-miss musical about a girls' school.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Disgraced’ by Ayad Akhtar
It is no wonder that Akhtar's play won the 2013 Pulitzer for Drama as the writing delves deeply into racial and religious issues of being a non-White Muslim in America.
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