A Spoonful Of Theatre

A Spoonful of Theatre turns TWO! 🎉

TJ & Sam are back in the studio for a special anniversary episode looking back at another huge year of Singapore theatre and A Spoonful of Theatre.

From moving further into video and the review that went viral, to the SG Culture Pass, the official arrival of the SPOONIES and your audience questions, we're taking stock of the highs, lows and theatrical chaos of Year Two.

Plus, we launch The Golden Teaspoons – our awards for some of our favourite productions and performances of the year – with the very special Platinum Teaspoon for those rare moments when TJ & Sam actually agree.

We also look ahead to Year Three: more interviews, more episodes with just the two of us, possible live events and plenty more Singapore theatre.

Thank you for two brilliant years.

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THIS PLAY MADE US UNCOMFORTABLE. AND THAT’S THE POINT.

TJ & Sam spill the tea on The Radicalisation of Mrs Mary Lim-Rodrigues, a new Singapore play by Michelle Tan, directed by Edith Podesta for Wild Rice.

This is a production that refuses to let its audience sit comfortably.

Through a highly narrated, ensemble-driven style of storytelling, the play explores difficult questions around identity, education, mental health, suicide and the pressures placed on young people in Singapore.

For TJ and Sam, that discomfort became one of the production’s biggest strengths.

As TJ says in the review:

“This play does not invite you to be comfortable at any point… and that is exactly why you should come and watch it.”

The review also looks at the precision of Michelle Tan’s writing, Edith Podesta’s direction, Janice Koh’s detailed performance, the strong ensemble work and the production’s bold creative choices in sound, movement, set and costume.

It is a night that asks audiences to think, question and sit with difficult ideas long after leaving the theatre.

🥄 SPOONFUL RATINGS

TJ: 4/5 Sam: 4/5 TOTAL: 8/10 Spoonfuls

🎭 The Radicalisation of Mrs Mary Lim-Rodrigues ✍️ Written by Michelle Tan 🎬 Directed by Edith Podesta 🏠 Wild Rice – Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre 📅 24 September – 10 October 2026

▶️ Watch the full video review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FPWlH5V-3dc

⚠️ This episode discusses themes including suicide and mental health.

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✈️ THE END OF AN ERA

TJ & Sam spill the tea on Come From Away, the final ever production from Pangdemonium Theatre Company.

Staged 25 years after the events of 9/11, Come From Away tells the extraordinary true story of the people of Gander, Newfoundland, who welcomed thousands of stranded passengers when 38 planes were diverted following the closure of US airspace.

For Pangdemonium’s final production, Timothy Koh directs a musical for the first time, with a version that moves away from some of the staging and design choices audiences may know from other productions.

For TJ, this one was especially personal. Come From Away is one of his favourite musicals, but some of the new staging choices left him struggling to connect with moments he normally loves.

Sam had a very different response, feeling the weight of the real history behind the show and becoming completely absorbed in the storytelling.

So did this new interpretation work? And after more than 15 years of Singapore theatre, did Pangdemonium go out on a high?

🎭 Come From Away 📍 Victoria Theatre, Singapore 📅 11–27 September 2026 🎬 Review recorded after the 8pm performance on 12 September 2026

Watch the full video review on YouTube and follow A Spoonful of Theatre for more Singapore theatre reviews, recommendations and interviews.

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TJ & Sam spill the tea on Moonlit City, Toy Factory Productions’ English-language musical inspired by the love story of Lee Kuan Yew and Kwa Geok Choo.

We watched the show on opening night, Friday 14 August 2026, at Victoria Theatre — and this one left us with a lot to talk about.

With an important Singapore story, familiar xinyao music and a major local production behind it, expectations were high. But for us, Moonlit City missed the mark, leading to our lowest score for a Singapore theatre production to date.

In this episode, we unpack the storytelling, characterisation, music, staging and performances, and ask why a show with so much potential left us so disappointed.

🎭 Moonlit City plays at Victoria Theatre until 30 August 2026. 🎟️ Tickets are available via SISTIC.

Have you seen it? Let us know whether you agree, disagree, or landed somewhere completely different.

TJ & Sam spill the tea on Jesus Christ Superstar, now rocking the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands.

There’s no denying the talent on stage. The vocals are huge, the cast are phenomenal and this production certainly knows how to make some noise. But did it actually blow us away?

We watched the 8pm performance on Friday 21 August 2026 at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.

Jesus Christ Superstar plays at Marina Bay Sands until 6 September 2026. Tickets are available through Marina Bay Sands.

Listen now for our full, spoiler-free reaction.

We went into Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite expecting a celebration of one of the great icons of local cinema and music but we weren’t expecting it to be presented quite like this.

Created and performed by Julian Wong (re:mix) and Fadhli Ramlee, this Wild Rice production takes the music and legacy of P. Ramlee and presents it through a concert experience that feels fresh, inventive and completely its own.

We loved the way the production celebrates an important piece of Singapore and the region’s cultural history while finding an exciting new way to introduce and reimagine P. Ramlee’s work for audiences today.

What made the format so special? Which moments stayed with us? And why did this feel like so much more than a traditional tribute concert?

Grab a cuppa and join TJ & Sam as we Spill the Tea on Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite. ☕️

We watched the evening performance on Saturday 15 August 2026 at the Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre.

Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite plays until 30 August 2026, with tickets available through SISTIC.

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We came out of Legally Blonde from Singapore Repertory Theatre with a LOT to say. 💖⚖️

There’s so much to celebrate in this production — brilliant performances, huge energy and plenty of moments that absolutely deliver — but we also wanted to go beyond simply saying, “We loved it!”

What really worked? What didn’t quite land for us? And does this production fully live up to the hype?

Grab a cuppa and join us for the full A Spoonful of Theatre review of Legally Blonde.

We attended the 2pm performance on Saturday 15 August at Esplanade Theatre. Legally Blonde played until 16th August 2026.

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TJ and Sam Spill the Tea on Girls Girls Girls by Wild Rice — and this one is 10s across the board.

This brand-new verbatim theatre production shares the stories of lesbian women in Singapore, arriving just in time for Pride Month. In this episode, we talk about why the show moved us, why the storytelling felt so important, and why we think this is one of the must-see productions of the month.

Girls Girls Girls plays until 27 June at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice. Tickets are available via SISTIC.

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TJ & Sam spill the tea on Scaredy Kat Presents by Gateway Arts.

This production tells the story of teenage anxiety through live performance, puppetry and stop-motion animation, exploring panic attacks, friendship, courage and mental wellness in a creative and accessible way.

The show runs from 21 to 31 May 2026 at the Black Box, Gateway Theatre.

🎭 Did this production capture the experience of growing up, feeling anxious and finding your voice?

Listen now to hear our full review.

Review recorded after the show on Saturday 23rd May 2026 7:30pm performance.

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TJ & Sam spill the tea on the international tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical, now playing at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.

Sadly, this one was less golden ticket and more discount ticket.

We went in hoping for pure imagination, but left feeling underwhelmed by the simple set, flat staging and another disappointing international tour at the Sands Theatre.

Was there enough magic inside this chocolate factory? Or did the whole thing feel a little mass-produced?

Listen now to hear our full review.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical plays at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 19 May to 14 June 2026. Tickets are available via SISTIC and Klook.

Watch the video review on YouTube, and follow A Spoonful of Theatre for more Singapore theatre reviews, interviews and recommendations.