Outrageously funny, full of timely insights regarding the Singapore landscape, and delivered with the most pitch perfect comedic timing.

There are acrobats and pretty set pieces, along with gorgeous costumes, that will keep audiences entertained throughout the 2 hour show.

Unfortunately, this critic wanted to love this play, but was left asking what was the purpose of it all?

'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.

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.

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!

'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.'

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.

Despite a too-common plot, this entertaining play about an Indian Odissi dancer was well-acted and danced.

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.