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It’s a love story, far from the fairy tales you would recognise! ICN 2018 – Lakonna: A Musical, is an original musical tale of everlasting love intertwined with lies and deceit. It is a struggle for power between two brothers, a woman, and the position of village head. With a team of 127 Indonesian students from Nanyang Technological University, and a script that was in development since June 2017, Lakonna is inspired by a folktale from Tana Toraja – famously known as the “Land of the Heavenly Kings”, a highland region in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Intentionally written as a reminder of today’s increasingly…
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Be strong, be brave, and don’t misbehave! Come join Chicken Little on a journey of growth, exploration, and courage. Whether you are young, or young at heart, this musical take on the classic tale of self-discovery is guaranteed to entertain! The set is as alluringly beautiful as it is cheerful, filled with colours as vibrant as life itself. Iridescent lights accentuate the stage, making the scenes as memorable as they are meaningful. Important lessons are embedded into the whimsical songs, leaving the children singing as the talented cast puts in a sterling performance. The story is simple, easy to follow,…
Read More »Life on the farm can be a scary place if you’re poor Chicken Little! Mercilessly teased by her brother and sister for her everyday fearfulness, Chicken Little’s afraid of absolutely everything – even the rain! So when one day she feels something fall on her head, she immediately fears the worst – the sky is falling! But when none of her family hears her plea, she sets about telling the only one who’ll listen to her – The King. The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) has been a huge contributor to the arts scene in Singapore, with what started as a…
Read More »The Hula Sisters of Ka Pā Hula Ka Lei Maile Hi’ilani put up an enthralling Hōʻike 2017 edition at 10 Square @ Orchard Central. The show spoke of the Hawaiian culture as an expression of love, and hula being one of many ways to display it. What was even more amazing was fact that the performers were all working adults – who juggle their passion for the culture on top of their careers and family time. Beyond spending time for rehearsals, they celebrate Hawaiian culture by delving deep into the tradition and creating food and accessories. Some of the show’s…
Read More »Whether you’re a theatre junkie, a picnic lover or Shakespeare himself, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT)’s “Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo and Juliet” is not to be missed. Catch the last iteration of our favourite Singaporean Shakespeare Spectacle before tickets run out. Cheryl Tan was only 8 when she was first introduced into the world of performing arts. Since then, she has never looked back as she continues to pursue a career as an actress and a jazz singer in Malaysia and Singapore. Some of her most memorable plays include “Beauty World” and other SRT productions, such as “Rapunzel”. In this special two-part series, DANAMIC.ORG were…
Read More »Whether you’re a theatre junkie, a picnic lover, or Shakespeare himself, Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT)’s “Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo and Juliet” is not to be missed. Catch the last iteration of our favourite Singaporean Shakespeare Spectacle before tickets run out. Until he was about 19, Thomas wanted to be an astronaut, but his passion for acting was triumphed as he found himself skipping astronomy classes when he was attending college in the States, and became the star himself. After graduating from Laselle College of the Arts, he was involved in notable plays such as “Tribes”, working alongside with veterans like…
Read More »It’s been 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare, and yet the world still continues to celebrate the legacy of one of the most revered playwrights ever. Be it events around the globe or online, it’s hard to miss out on the on the festivities and tributes to Shakespeare, especially with the #Shakespeare400 hashtag. Singapore is no exception as well. From 27 April to 22 May, The Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) will be presenting “Romeo and Juliet” as part of their annual “Shakespeare in the Park” production. As the name suggests, the play won’t be held in a conventional…
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