10 Mins with Fred Frumberg

By Esplanade On 6 August 2010

- Part of the EY Quarterly Newsletter
By Janice YipÂ
Breaking the Silence by Cambodia’s Amrita Performing Arts is one of the performances that audiences can look forward to this September as part of The Studios, Esplanade’s program series that presents a selection of contemporary, exploratory and experimental works in two seasons a year.Â
The play will be […]

Calling all improv theatre enthusiasts!

By Esplanade On 4 May 2010

If you’ve always enjoyed watching Whose Line Is It Anyway? and wished you could be a part of the show and contribute to the improvisational action unfolding on stage, here is the perfect opportunity! We are inviting theatre students who have a keen interest in improvisational theatre to come and observe and learn from experienced theatre […]

10 Mins With Peggy Ferroa

By Esplanade On 23 April 2010

- Part of the EY Quarterly NewsletterBy Lee Shi TingÂ
A group of theatre practitioners including Peggy Ferroa, Tina Sergeant and Vernetta Lopez will turn the usual notions of what to expect from a performance upside down during their performance Can or Cannot? at Flipside, Esplanade’s annual festival held in conjunction with the Singapore Arts Festival.Â
Taking […]

Hamlet - the Clown Prince

By Esplanade On 20 October 2009

By Harveen Kaur

Indian director Rajat Kapoor reinvents a Shakespeare classic in his play Hamlet – The Clown Prince, which will be shown during Esplanade’s Indian Festival of Arts, Kalaa Utsavam, in November. Defining it as his “retake on Hamlet”, Rajat’s play will explore themes in the famous classic while providing its own take on the […]

PESTA RAYA 2009: Matinya Toekang Kritik (Death of a Critic)

By Esplanade On 5 October 2009

12 Oct (Mon)
 Esplanade Presents
Matinya Toekang Kritik (Death of a Critic)
by Butet Kartaredjasa
Indonesia

“Butet was such an authoritatively engaging presence and so vocally and physically expressive that he took us along with him despite the language difference.” – www.realtimearts.net”
“An entertaining and stimulating show that encourages the audience to think.” – Antara News”
Laugh along at the acerbic wit […]

PESTA RAYA 2009: Impak Maksima - The Musical

By Esplanade On 5 October 2009

17 & 18 Oct (Sat & Sun)
Esplanade Presents
Impak Maksima - The Musical
by Excellent Pictures & Global Network Entertainment Sdn. Bhd.
With the support of Istana Budaya, Malaysia
The drift began on television…
The circuit roared on the silver screen …
Now, coming to you fast and furious, witness the next evolution of IMPAK!
Popular television series and movie blockbuster Impak Maksima […]

Shut Up, Play!

By Esplanade On 13 July 2009

-Part of the July issue of the EY Quarterly Newsletter
By Angela Choi
Shut Up, Play! is exactly what the title says it is. During the performance, none of the performers actually communicated verbally. Instead, they captured the audience’s attention by playing their “instruments” and incorporating exciting visual elements in zany performances.        Â
Although the stage was originally […]

10 Minutes With Samantha Scott- Blackhall

By Esplanade On 13 July 2009

-Part of the July issue of the EY Quarterly Newsletter
By Valerie Oliveiro and Angela Choi

Scott- Blackhall has hit centre stage with works such as Quills, The Physicists and Agnes of God with Luna-Id Theatre. She has directed the Asian- Premiere production Doubt with Action Theatre and her own production of Lord of The Flies at […]

The Studios

By Esplanade On 13 July 2009

-Part of the July issue of the EY Quarterly Newsletter
By Adrianna Garcia
Whether you are into music, dance or theatre, Esplanade’s The Studios series has something in store for you this season! From 24 July to 12 September, Esplanade will deliver a diverse selection of programmes that will stimulate your mind and senses. From spoken word […]

Film-Faust

By Esplanade On 13 July 2009

-Part of the July issue of the EY Quarterly Newsletter
By Adrianna Garcia
Esplanade’s The Studios series returns this July to September, bringing more inspiration, imagination and innovation to audiences. Kicking off the series is Film- Faust, a new play inspired by Faust: der Tragodie erstr Teil. In his latest play, director Fran Borgia visits and explores […]