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24April2011
When Shakespeare comes to the Park
interview By davidchew 24 Apr 2011
Following the highly successful A Midsummer Night’s Dream (May 2007) and Much Ado About Nothing (May 2009) staged in Fort Canning Park, the Singapore Repertory Theatre is back this year with a highly anticipated staging of Macbeth in the... more
16April2011
To be confidently Asian
interview By davidchew 16 Apr 2011
Our very own home grown talent, Dick Lee’s original compositions and numerous collaborations have included many Asian superstars, from Sandy Lam, Anita Mui to Andy Lau, making him a household name across Asia. Also described as th... more
10April2011
The Circus Comes to the Theatre
news By davidchew 10 Apr 2011
A small circus is facing bankruptcy but a renowned chemical company offers the performers a lifeline – endorse their products and kick-start a big advertising campaign, performing all over the country. One condition: the mental... more
11March2011
The Grand Dame Heralding a New Era
review By davidchew 11 Mar 2011
Few Singapore plays have such iconic status in the canon – that it is beloved by Singaporeans wide and far, played to international audiences, and has run for some 11 years. Playing the irrepressible matriarch, Ivan Heng reprised his role in this classic pl... more
07January2011
About great storytelling
interview By davidchew 07 Jan 2011 22 comments
Inspired by tales from the Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annals), Malaysian playwright Kee Thuan Chye’s The Swordfish, then The Concubine combine history and present day realities to bring folklore and myths to life to today’s internet generation. Oth... more
