Unfortunately, this critic wanted to love this play, but was left asking what was the purpose of it all?
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Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Mama Mia’ by Base Entertainment
'Mama Mia' is highly effective in transporting one to this Greek isle and, together with the music and dancing, you can almost hear the Aegean Sea yourself.
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 »Interview: Ramanan Thiagarajan and Paveena Kumar of Shantanjali Festival of Arts, by Temple of Fine Arts
The Shantanjali Festival of Arts celebrates the coming together of various art forms and artists, and the diverse cultures that they each emanate from. And admission is free!
Read More »Interview: Lydia Look of Checkpoint Theatre’s ‘The Way We Go’
'It’s essential to speak like an American if you are auditioning for an American role in an American show. [But] yes, I can do a Singapore accent. Once a Singaporean, always a Singaporean.'
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott
The acting and accents aren't the greatest, but fine singing voices will have you humming and singing the retro tunes hours after you leave the theatre.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Gitanjali [I Feel the Earth Move]’ by The Necessary Stage
Despite a too-common plot, this entertaining play about an Indian Odissi dancer was well-acted and danced.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘The Arsonists’ at Hot Chocolate Theatre
Though the production is very problematic, it should be considered a feather in Hot Chocolate's cap that this brand-new amateur theatre could do something difficult.
Read More »Interview with Prem John, the Reluctant Actor from Singapore
Acting was never something I dreamt of ever!
Read More »Hot Chocolate Theatre, Singapore’s First Repertory Theatre, to Open with ‘The Arsonists’
Singapore has never had a true repertory theatre before.
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