Review: Now You See Me Live by Base Entertainment Asia
A familiar kind of magic bringing comfort through a shared experience. There is a moment, early in Now You See Me Live, where the show gestures toward a familiar question: how does cinematic magic: all speed, spectacle, and misdirection, translate into something that feels immediate and alive on stage? Playing at Sands Theatre, the live adaptation of Lionsgate’s Now You See Me film franchise arrives … Continue reading Review: Now You See Me Live by Base Entertainment Asia
Huayi 2026: An Interview with King Shih-chieh, star of Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre’s ‘Le Père (The Father)’, and director David Jiang
Quick-witted and sharp-tongued, André is used to commanding every room he enters. But as small ruptures begin to surfac;a missing watch, rearranged furniture, unfamiliar faces at the dinner table, the boundary between memory and reality starts to dissolve. Le Père (The Father) draws audiences into the disintegrating inner life of an ageing man confronting Alzheimer’s, unfolding with unsettling intimacy and emotional precision. Presented as part … Continue reading Huayi 2026: An Interview with King Shih-chieh, star of Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre’s ‘Le Père (The Father)’, and director David Jiang
Huayi 2026: An Interview with Hong Kong dance icon Mui Cheuk-yin ‘Diary VII ・ The Story Of……’
For more than four decades, Mui Cheuk-yin has shaped the language of contemporary dance in Hong Kong through works that are deeply personal yet quietly expansive. Her long-running Diary series, begun in 1986, traces a life in motion: recording memories, migrations, encounters, and the passing of time through the body. With Diary VII・The Story Of……, which makes its Singapore premiere this February as part of … Continue reading Huayi 2026: An Interview with Hong Kong dance icon Mui Cheuk-yin ‘Diary VII ・ The Story Of……’
Huayi 2026: An Interview with director Roy Szeto and playwright He Jiping as they bring epic period drama ‘Deling and Cixi’ to the stage
Set against the twilight of the Qing dynasty, Deling and Cixi brings together two formidable women at a moment when an empire and a worldview stands on the brink of collapse. Written by celebrated playwright He Jiping and directed by Roy Szeto, the play looks beyond familiar historical narratives to uncover an intimate, humane encounter between Empress Dowager Cixi and the Western-educated aristocrat Deling. Through … Continue reading Huayi 2026: An Interview with director Roy Szeto and playwright He Jiping as they bring epic period drama ‘Deling and Cixi’ to the stage
Huayi 2026: An Interview with ‘The Sun’ director Tora Hsu and writer Chen Yi-En
Set in a post-apocalyptic future marked by division and survival, The Sun is a contemporary reimagining of Japanese playwright Tomohiro Maekawa’s celebrated science fiction fable. Directed by award-winning Taiwanese theatre-maker Tora Hsu, with script adaptation by Chen Yi-en, this new staging reframes the work through a distinctly Taiwanese lens, responding to the fractures, anxieties and ideological tensions of the present moment. Premiering internationally at Huayi … Continue reading Huayi 2026: An Interview with ‘The Sun’ director Tora Hsu and writer Chen Yi-En
Art: Faces & Figures at Mizuma Gallery
If you’re looking for a reason to wander off the beaten track this March, make it a slow afternoon at Gillman Barracks—where art, history, and leafy calm collide. Tucked inside this former military enclave, Mizuma Gallery is staging Faces & Figures, a group exhibition that feels less like a white-cube presentation and more like an intimate peek into the inner lives of six remarkable Indonesian … Continue reading Art: Faces & Figures at Mizuma Gallery
Music: An Interview with American R&B/soul-pop star Tone Stith
Grammy-winning R&B artist Tone Stith is standing at a pivotal moment in his career. With the release of his new single “Fly”: a soaring, funk-laced declaration of self-belief, and his forthcoming album The Edge, the New Jersey–born multi-instrumentalist is entering a new era defined by freedom, intention, and creative trust. For listeners across Asia who may just be discovering his name, Stith’s story runs deeper … Continue reading Music: An Interview with American R&B/soul-pop star Tone Stith
Film: Tan Siyou’s ‘Amoeba’ to be released in Singapore this March
After setting international festivals alight from Toronto to Taipei, Amoeba finally comes home. Opening in Singapore cinemas on 26 March, the award-winning debut feature from Tan Siyou is shaping up to be the local release everyone will be talking about this year. Equal parts coming-of-age drama, surreal fever dream, and quiet act of rebellion, Amoeba isn’t here to comfort. It’s here to stir something, especially … Continue reading Film: Tan Siyou’s ‘Amoeba’ to be released in Singapore this March
London Theatre: The Sound of Absence at Omnibus Theatre
In the soft half-light of the theatre, a piano sits waiting. A woman steps forward. What unfolds over the next 70 minutes is not just a play, but a deeply human reckoning with loss, memory, and the quiet ways our parents shape who we become. Running at Omnibus Theatre from 24–28 February, The Sound of Absence is an intimate piece of storytelling that lives somewhere … Continue reading London Theatre: The Sound of Absence at Omnibus Theatre
★★★☆☆ Film Review: Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng《梁婆婆VS阿炳》dir. Matt Lai
A cross-border showdown powered by stereotypes, slapstick, and surprisingly a lot of heart. If Hollywood has Godzilla vs Kong, then Southeast Asia gets Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng, a proudly loud, unapologetically silly clash between two cultural icons. On one side is Liang Po Po, the legendary sharp-tongued grandmother from Singapore, once again played in drag by Jack Neo. On the other is Ah … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Film Review: Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng《梁婆婆VS阿炳》dir. Matt Lai
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