Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Blithe Spirit @ NLB Drama Centre


I went to watch Blithe Spirit today with my husband. Truthfully, I was a little disappointed.

No, the production is great. No, the acting is great. I particularly enjoyed Tan Kheng Hua and Neo Swee Lin acting. Tan has excellent portrayed a naughty whimsical self-centred spirit while Neo tried as best to be the understanding wife.

I love Selena Tan, but the portrayal of the psychic is weak. Believe me, I do not feel it is entirely her fault. It is more of the scriptwriter's simplistic and naive idealogy of psychic as stereotype by the evening papers. Much can be improved on that character building. Mdm Acarti is definitely a charlatan!

I guess I have a pretty high expectation on our veteran actors and actresses. Still, a play is a play is a play. It is entertaining enough for the general public. Good job guys!

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