A Spoonful Of Theatre

The BFG has arrived in Singapore… but does it live up to the magic?In this episode of A Spoonful of Theatre, we spill the tea on the stage adaptation of The BFG — exploring the puppetry, performances, storytelling, and overall impact of this highly anticipated production.Is it a dream come true… or a bit of a snozzcumber?This production is playing at the Esplanade Theatre from 22 April to 9 May, with tickets available via SISTIC.Produced by Royal Shakespeare Company, Chichester Festival Theatre, Singapore Repertory Theatre, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, and Roald Dahl Story Company.Subscribe for more Singapore theatre reviews, interviews, and recommendations from A Spoonful of Theatre.

We review Secondary The Musical by Checkpoint theatre. Find out our first thoughts right after exiting the theatre. We watched the show on Sunday 12th April 2026 3pm. The show plays at Victoria Theatre until 26th April 2026 and tickets are available on Book My Show.

Find out what TJ and Sam thought of The Christians by Wild Rice. In the first show of their season this exciting play by Lucas Hnath gets audiences thinking and talking. We watched the show at Gala Night on Saturday 11th April 2026. The show plays at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre at Funan until 2nd May and tickets are available on Sistic.

In our most explosive "Spill the Tea" theatre review ever. We discuss our thoughts of the production of Les Misérables - The Arena Spectacular World Tour. TJ & Sam watched the Sunday 29th March performance at The Sands Theatre Singapore. The show plays until Sunday 10th May 2026 and tickets can be found on Sistic.You can now also WATCH this episode on YouTube.Do follow @ASpoonfulOfTheatre on Instagram for all the updates.

In his FIRST EVER podcast interview, theatre legend Ivan Heng sits down for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on his career, the story behind Wild Rice, and the future of the Singapore theatre industry.From early career choices to building one of Singapore’s most influential theatre companies, Ivan shares honest reflections, hard truths, and the moments that shaped his journey.This is a conversation not to be missed. You can also now WATCH this Podcast on YouTube. ☕ Follow A Spoonful of Theatre: Instagram: https://instagram.com/ASpoonfulOfTheatre👍 Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more interviews, reviews and conversations from the world of theatre.

TJ & Sam "Spill the Tea" on the first production of the year by Sightlines Theatre Company...Lord of the Flies. We watched the show on Saturday 14th March 2026. The show plays until 15th March 2026 at the KC Arts Centre.

TJ & Sam Spill the Tea on Pangdemonium's latest production of Force Majeure. This first production of their last ever season is an adaptation of the classic Anton Chekhov play Three Sisters written by Stephanie Street and Directed by Tracie Pang. This review is filmed right outside the Victoria Theatre straight after the Gala Night performance on Saturday 7th March 2026.

In our final podcast supporting the Singapore Fringe Festival 2026 we review the headline Show Invisible. This new work written by Haresh Sharma and produced by The Necessary Stage in collaboration with Art:Dis eplores disabilities in many forms and how they can often be invisible.The show played at the Esplanade Studio Theatre and this review is of the performance on Thursday 22nd January.

Cultural Medallion winner and Resident Playwright of the Singapore Fringe Haresh Sharma joins TJ & Sam to talk all things fringe as well as talk about his amazing career. We also discuss his upcoming play Invisible that debuts at the Fringe.This is the Second part of our two part series supporting The Singapore Fringe Festival 2026. Invisible plays at The Esplanade Theatre Studio from 21st - 25th January 2026. Tickets can be found on SingaporeFringe.com

In our first ever full VIDEO podcast we are so pleased to be supporting The Singapore Fringe Festival 2026. Join TJ and Sam as they review A Lesbian Love Story: The Musical right outside the Theatre. We watched the production on Saturday 17th January 2025 at 3pm. The show is now finished but you can catch more of the festival over on their website at www.singaporefringe.comIf you want to watch this episode in in video format head on over to our YouTube page to find out more.

The Singapore Fringe Festival 2026 is here and A Spoonful of Theatre is teaming up with the festival to bring you a series of interviews, reviews and news from the events.In this first of a two part interview series we chat with Sofie Buligis on her upcoming show Celup. Celup is playing at The Theatre Practice, Practice Space Jan 22nd - 24th January 2026. You can get your tickets on Singaporefringe.com.The Singapore Fringe Festival runs from 15th January - 25th January 2026.

Join TJ & Sam as they review the recent production of Beauty and the Beast playing at the Sands Theatre. Will they think this is a tale as old as time or one dinner they don't wish to be a guest at?This production was reviewed on 11th January 2026 at the Sands Theatre on the 1pm performance. The production plays until 25th January and tickets are on Sistic.

TJ and Sam Spill the tea on the 2025 Wild Rice Pantomime The Emperor’s New Clothes.This review was from the show on Tuesday 18th November 2025.The show plays at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre at Wild Rice until 22nd December.

TJ and Sam watch the highly anticipated Wicked For Good. They "spill the tea" and tell you their true thoughts on the movie.The review was made on 20th November 2025.

TJ and Sam catch their second rendition of Dear Evan Hansen in a year. This time they catch the UK tour currently playing at the Sands Theatre.Find out what their first thoughts right after they left the theatre in this Spill the Tea theatre review. This review was after the Sunday matinee on 9th November. This production plays at the Sands Theatre until 16th November. Tickets are available on Sistic.

TJ and Sam catch the Singapore premier of Congratulations Get Rich! Produced by Singapore Repertory Theatre Company, La Boite Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company. This review was recorded outside the theatre after the Gala Premier performance on Thursday 30th November 2025 at the Drama Centre Theatre.

Join TJ and Sam as they "Spill the Tea" on The Serangoon Gardens Techno Party of 1993 by Wild Rice. This is the latest play by local playwright Joel Tan.The review was recorded outside the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre at Funan after watching the evening show on Friday 31st October 2025.

Kimberly Akimbo is the 2025 Musical from Pangdemonium. Directed by Tracie Pang this show tells the story of a teenage girl with a rare disease that means she ages much faster than all her peers. Listen in as theatre "luvvy" Sam and theatre practitioner TJ "Spill the Tea" on all their thoughts live outside the Victoria Theatre.This episode was recorded right after the 2:30pm show on 18th October.Tickets are available from Book My Show and the the show runs until 2nd November.

One year of A Spoonful of Theatre! TJ and Sam spill highlights, near-disasters, and audience favourites, plus their dreams for year two. Sip along for laughter, backstage chaos, and love for Singapore theatre.

TJ & Sam review the latest offering by local theatre collective The Winter Players. Much Ado About Nothing was a 60's themed twist on the Shakespeare classic.The review was recorded right outside. the theatre after the performance on Friday 13th June 2025 at the SOTA Drama Theatre. The show runs until June 22nd and tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Award winning actress Mina Kaye joins the ASOT Podcast for an exclusive interview as she prepares to leave Singapore for good! After a successful year we find out why she is leaving and all the best (and worst) bits of her career in Singapore Theatre!Also listen out for an exclusive discount to an upcoming Singapore show!

TJ & Sam review the Sightlines Theatre production of The Pillowman. Listen as they share all their first thoughts on the production from right outside the theatre after the performance.This review is of the performance at 8pm on Friday 16th May 2025. The show runs until the 24th May at the KC Arts Centre and you can get your tickets on Sistic.

Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai joins TJ & Sam for an interview to talk about her recent award win for Best Supporting Actress at the Straits Times Life Theatre Awards. We discuss her career to date and what she has planned in the future. She also has some wonderful advice for all our listeners too!

Shakespeare in the Park by SRT is back and A Spoonful of Theatre was there on opening night ready to give you their first thoughts of this epic production. Tune in and listen to what they had to say about this unique Singapore Theatrical tradition. Recorded right outside the park after the show.TJ & Sam attended the production on Friday 9th May 2025. The show runs at Fort Canning Park until 1st June. Tickets are available on Sistic.

We catch Sing'theatre's A French Kiss in Singapore. A musical revue of French songs performed in both English and French by a talented local cast. Find out what we thought of the show in our latest Spill The Tea review recorded right outside the theatre.This review was recorded on Friday 19th April at the SOTA Drama Theatre. The production runs until 27th April and you can get your tickets on Sistic.

Find out why we gave Supervision by Wild Rice a perfect score of 10/10 Spoonfuls! Tune in as we review this fantastic local production right outside the theatre after the show.We watched the 7:30pm performance at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre on Friday 28th March 2025. The production plays until the 12th April and you can get your tickets on Sistic.

Join us for our interview with Singapore Theatre legend Hossan Leong! Hossan shares all about his unique journey into the arts, how he feels about Singapore theatre and his exciting plans for the future. Don't miss this deep dive into the life of the one and only "Singapore Boy."Stick around as well for our HOT SIPS - our recommendations of what shows to watch in Singapore this March and April.

Pangdemonium have started their season with A Doll's House Part 2 by Lucas Hnath. Directed by Timothy Koh at the Victoria Theatre. Listen in as theatre "luvvy" Sam and theatre practitioner TJ "Spill the Tea" on all our their thoughts live outside the theatre after the show.The review is of the performance at 3pm on Sunday 9th March 2025. The show plays at the Victoria Theatre until 23rd March and tickets are on Book My Show or Pangdemonium's website directly.

Join theatre "luvvy" Sam and Theatre Practitioner TJ as they "Spill the Tea" and give their thoughts of SRT's latest production The Last 5 Years. This production was directed by Dan Jenkins and stars Singapore artists Inch Chua and Nathan Hartono.The review is of the production performed on Sunday 16th February 2025. The show plays at SRT's KC Arts Centre until 1st March and tickets can be found on Sistic.

We are so excited to present our exclusive interview with Singaporean West End performer Eu Jin Hwang. After leaving his successful corporate career he risked it all for a shot at his West End dreams and found huge success performing in West End musicals alongside stars such as Michael Ball, George Takei and many others. Stick around until the end to hear our “Hot Sip’s” to find out what shows you should watch in February and March.

Join TJ & Sam for the last of their West End edition “Spill the Tea” theatre reviews. In this episode they catch the latest musical from the creators of SIX - Why Am I So Single? The show was performed at the Garrick Theatre and they watched the matinee on Sunday 29th December.

Join TJ & Sam in London's West End for a special edition of their "Spill the Tea" theatre reviews.In this episode they catch the production of Guys & Dolls at the Bridge Theatre on Saturday 28th December 2024.

Join TJ & Sam in London's West End for a special edition of their "Spill the Tea" theatre reviews.In this episode they catch the production of Tina:The Musical at the Aldwych on Saturday 28th December 2024.

Join TJ & Sam in London's West End for a special edition of their "Spill the Tea" theatre reviews.In this episode they catch the production of Moulin Rogue at the Piccadilly Theatre on Friday 27th December 2024.

In this exclusive interview recorded live from Leicester Square in London, we spill the West End tea with Singapore performer Kevin Tristan. Having recently moved to London to pursue his West End dreams, Kevin is already starring in his second West End show Moulin Rogue! We catch up with him on life in London, what it's like behind the scenes of these hit shows and how to make it on the bright lights of the West End. We also have our "Hot Sip" show recommendations for what to watch this year in Singapore theatre.Interview recorded December 2024.

Join TJ & Sam as they review The Winter Players latest production of Hedda Gabler.Performed at the KC Arts Centre and on Friday 17th January 2025.The show plays until the 19th January 2025 and tickets are on Book My Show.

Join TJ & Sam as they review Dream Academy's latest production of The Dim Sum Dollies - The History of Singapore - Sixty Sexy Years.Performed at the Capitol Theatre and after the production on Thursday 13th December.The show plays until the 21st December 2024 and tickets are on Sistic.

Join TJ & Sam as they "Spill the Tea" on the international touring production of Six playing at the Sands Theatre, produced by Base Entertainment.Recorded moments after stepping out of the theatre, they share their fresh, unfiltered thoughts and key takeaways from the show. Six plays at the Sands Theatre until December 1st. Tickets are on Sistic.

Join TJ & Sam as they venture into the world of movie reviews for one night only as they watch the most anticipated movie musical of the decade...Wicked.Recorded live from the streets of Orchard road straight after stepping out of the cinema. They share all their thoughts and takeaways from the movie.

Join TJ & Sam as they "Spill the Tea" of Wild Rice's latest pantomime - The Wizard of Oz!Recorded moments after stepping out of the theatre, they share their fresh, unfiltered thoughts and key takeaways from the show.Wizard of Oz plays at the The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice, Funan until December 21st. Tickets on Sistic now.

In this exclusive after show interview, we spill the tea with Angelo Martinez, Singapore's own Evan Hansen. Just 48 hours after closing night, he talks to us about the auditions, rehearsals and the show experience. He also reveals the incredible underdog story of his journey to becoming one of the most famous characters in modern musical theatre. We also have our show recommendations of what to watch in Singapore for November & December with our "Hot Sips."

In our first full episode we chat with award winning Singapore theatre performer Andrew Marko. He gives us an insight to his journey into theatre with his signature style of humour. Also tune in to find out what shows are coming up this month in Singapore as we give you our "Hot Sips."

Join TJ & Sam as they "Spill the Tea" on Pangdemonium's latest production, Dear Evan Hansen. Recorded just moments after stepping out of the theatre, they share their fresh, unfiltered thoughts and key takeaways from the show.Dear Evan Hansen runs at the Victoria Theatre until November 10th. Grab your tickets on Sistic now!

Join us for a sip of what's to come on this brand new Singapore Theatre Podcast. Meet your hosts TJ & Sam as they take you through a little of what they have in store.