One of the most popular musicals in the world returns in Singapore for the third time. Gwen Pew tells us why the longest-running show on Broadway is still worth watching. 3 Aug 2013: Few shows can cause the hair at the back of the necks of an entire audience to stand up with just five notes played grandly, sinisterly … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Review
To celebrate his 20th anniversary in showbiz, beloved local actor/comedian Hossan Leong, 43, has decided to put together a show to look back on his journey in the entertainment industry thus far. While the path hasn’t always been easy, he has managed to maintain an infectiously optimistic attitude. Gwen Pew catches up with ‘Singapore Boy’. 29 Jun … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Hossan Leong
Famed for cleverly turning everyday objects into musical instruments and props, the fun, wordless dance show from Broadway and the West End returns to Singapore – with new materials added – following their sell-out run in 2009. Gwen Pew asks three veteran Stomp performers about their favourite unconventional musical instruments. 23 May 2013: Angus Little, 30, ten years with … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Stomp’ Preview
With the story of The Book of Living and Dying involving a New York transvestite, a dark secret and a cat that apparently holds the key to their destinies, Gwen Pew catches up with the playwright, Chong Tze Chien, to find out more about how this bizarre plot came about. 3 May 2013: The plot of The Book of … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Book of Living and Dying’ Preview
Bubbles are a source of happiness for many of us, but Fan Yang – holder of 18 Guinness World Records – took it one step further and developed his hobby into a full-time career. Gwen Pew speaks to the legendary bubble artist and his son, Deni Yang, who has followed his father’s footsteps in the same trade. … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘The Bubble Legendary Show’ Preview
With the Singapore Dance Theatre’s 25th Anniversary coming up, it has brought a whole bunch of talented new faces on board. Gwen Pew talks to Nazer Salgado, 26, who joins the company from Ballet Manila. 17 May 2013: You didn’t start ballet training until the age of 16. Why did you decide to go into the ballet … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Nazer Salgado
Think an old spoon or a pair of dysfunctional scissors is useless? Award-winning Canadian puppeteer Jeff Achtem proves otherwise, says Gwen Pew. 14 May 2013: Jeff Achtem – often known by his silent stage persona Mr Bunk – has been a seasoned street performer since 1999, delighting audiences young and old around the world with his unique … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: Jeff Achtem
Jonathan Lim’s newest production is a musical dedicated to Singapore’s youth – the writer, director, actor and comedian talks to Gwen Pew a not-too-distant Singapore, where dreams have been outlawed. 8 May 2013: When the Singapore Lyric Opera decided to make its first foray into youth musicals, they couldn’t have found a better person to bring on board … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Persuant’ Preview
Nine years after its debut in West End, Dirty Dancing the stage musical arrives in Singapore for highly anticipated two-week run. Gwen Pew chats with Byrony Whitfield, who plays the role of Baby, about her preparation, favourite number and that famous lift. 6 May 2013: Although it started off as a low-budget film made in 1987 after the … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Dirty Dancing’ Preview
Shakespeare in the Park is back, this time with one of the Bard’s first and finest tragedies. Gwen Pew talks to British director Bruce Guthrie. 25 Mar 2013: As one of the Bard’s most popular and oft-performed plays, Othello has captivated generations of actors and audiences alike. However, British director Bruce Guthrie – who’s back in town to … Continue reading Time Out Singapore: ‘Othello’ Preview
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