Tatler Review
Our editorial team brings you the low-down on the latest in film, theatre, entertainment or anything else under the sun.
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‘Cowboy Carter: Act II’—Beyoncé’s latest album is an ode to artistry and defying genres
Lifestyle
“It’s not a country album, it’s a Beyoncé album”
‘Miss Saigon’ in Manila—a passionate spectacle that illuminates the grim aftermath of Vietnam war
Lifestyle
Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of ‘Miss Saigon’ lands in Manila, paying homage to the Filipino theatre practitioners who made this world-class and acclaimed musical a groundbreaking phenomenon
Mothers at Central: How the film ‘Anak’ and series ‘Expats’ illustrate the lives of overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong
Lifestyle
In this review, we focus on Rory B Quintos’s ‘Anak’ and Lulu Wang’s ‘Expats’ which shed light on the sacrifices and triumphs of mothers who chose to take care of someone else’s children to provide better future for their own
On feminist approach: A review of Yorgos Lanthimo’s ‘Poor Things’
Lifestyle
Is 'Poor Things' truly feminist? Here’s our humble take on this award-winning movie
Tanghalang Pilipino mounts a groundbreaking musical based on Emilio Jacinto’s writings
Lifestyle
‘Pingkian: Isang Musikal’ brings to centre stage the riveting tale of the ‘Brains of the Revolution’ with poignant reminders of what matters most in life, and setting the famed hero’s sublime writings into contemporary music
‘Why did they have to die?’: Inside Patricia Evangelista’s ‘Some People Need Killing’
Power & Purpose
Barack Obama’s favourite books in 2023, the Women’s Prize’s non-fiction longlist, The New York Times’s best books of 2023, and more: this book by a female journalist that follows extrajudicial killings in the Philippines has been continuously gaining critical acclaim for a reason
PETA’s ‘Kumprontasyon’ showcases three political conversations throughout history
Lifestyle
From the latter part of 1890s to the height of the Martial Law regime and the bleak future, these plays all share one central theme: politics is about who can hide things best
‘Prinsipe Bahaghari’ wows audiences for its colourful puppetry adaptation of ‘The Little Prince’
Lifestyle
This renowned new work of Teatrong Mulat ng Pilipinas returns to the stage this January 19 onwards, bringing the beloved classic story written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry closer to Filipino hearts
Art curator Joyce Toh on Gajah Gallery Singapore’s group show ‘In Excess’
Lifestyle
The curator sits down in an exclusive interview with Tatler to discuss the concept of her group show ‘In Excess’, which features 11 Filipino contemporary artists. The exhibition runs from September 22 to October 22
A symphony of beginnings at the Goldenberg Mansion with Anya Lagman
Lifestyle
Los Angeles-trained musician and composer Anya Lagman performs at The Goldenberg’s first-ever musical, cultural show
Inside Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel art exhibition: a journey of self-discovery through historical masterpieces
Lifestyle
For the organisers of this exhibit, it’s more than just seeing the breathtaking frescoes up close and personal
Cinemalaya 2023: Tatler’s fearless forecast of this year’s best full-length and shorts
Lifestyle
The ‘IlumiNasyon’ edition of this year’s Cinemalaya festival showcased promising full-lengths and shorts on the cinematic canvas. In this write-up, Tatler picks films that stand out remarkably and are likely to win prestigious awards—see our bold predictions below
The joyride of Filipino musical ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’
Lifestyle
Newport World Resorts’ longest-running Filipino musical bade its farewell last July, leaving a phenomenal impact on the Philippine theatre scene
Philippine Ballet Theater’s ‘Ibalon’: a modern take on the famed Bicolano epic
Lifestyle
A ballet that touches on the many aspects of life with a mythological theme
‘Bawat Bonggang Bagay’ tells us to stop avoiding the topic of mental health
Lifestyle
The idea of mental health, depression and grief has been seen as taboo in traditional households for long enough. With ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ aiming to destigmatise this conversation, The Sandbox Collective presents the ‘Bawat Bonggang Bagay’ for a much more intimate discussion.
Much-anticipated Broadway musical ‘Here Lies Love’ officially opens on July 20
Lifestyle
The theatre circuit is all abuzz with the premiere of Here Lies Love, a musical which scores a few firsts on Broadway, especially an all-Filipino cast
Floy Quintos’ ‘The Reconciliation Dinner’ shows us how everything can be political
Lifestyle
The dynamism of the Philippine political landscape over the last decade has propelled many Filipinos to finally take a stand, either left, right, or central. This play written by Floy Quintos and directed by Dexter Santos shows us that there is no more room for apolitical beliefs—that even bringing a tiramisu cake to dinner is a vector of many possibilities.
LGBTQ+ narratives celebrated in Filipino pop culture
Lifestyle
Truer words were never spoken: Pride and art always go hand in hand
The Wisdom of Da Vinci: Here’s what you can expect at this immersive AI exhibition
Lifestyle
Explore a modern take on Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest works
Duncan Macmillan’s ‘Lungs’ and ‘Every Brilliant Thing’: an intimate theatrical experience
Lifestyle
Sandbox Fest is back with a stunning twin-bill offering
The Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 50 years and beyond
Lifestyle
In a dazzling night of memories and new beginnings, the country’s premier symphony orchestra takes the audience back in time
Is Tanghalang Una Obra’s ‘Ibarra’ as revolutionary as the novel it was based on?
Lifestyle
With the critically acclaimed libretto by Jomar Fleras titled ‘Kanser’ and revisited music by Joed Balsamo, this new musical directed by Frannie Zamora attempts to give life to the characters we’ve come to know and love
National Artist for Dance Agnes Locsin’s ‘Encantada’ makes a triumphant revival
Lifestyle
It was a brilliant display of ‘show, not tell’
Ballet Philippines’ ‘Diyosa’: a magical collision of many artistic forms
Lifestyle
A ballet tickles the fantasy and delivers an assault on the senses
Children's book-turned-stage play 'Rosang Taba' of Dulaang UP defies stereotypes and historical amnesia
Lifestyle
Dulaang UP's 'Kung Paano Nanalo sa Karera si Rosang Taba' is a testament to how an uplifting story for Filipino children can be a poignant reminder for the nation to stand on its truth and what it is fighting for
“This isn't a revolution, this is war”: A review on Tanghalang Pilipino’s ‘Nekropolis’
Lifestyle
'Nekropolis', Guelan Varela-Luarca’s final dystopian play about the Philippines is a love letter to the Filipino people and a poison pen letter for the current state of the country
New and original stage play ‘DickTalk’ bares all about maleness and masculinity—but did it satisfy?
Lifestyle
Talking about men’s private parts can go from thought-provoking to outright crude, 'DickTalk' dares to thread that line
The 2023 staging of 'Zsazsa Zaturnnah' revisits LGBTQ+ issues and pushes conversations forward
Lifestyle
The Ateneo Blue Repertory (blueREP) updates the iconic graphic novel from Philippine queer literature with a new understanding of the plight of the LGBTQ+ community
The Sound of Music Manila: Karylle Tatlonghari and Markki Stroem's Stunning Performance
Lifestyle
Seasoned Filipino theatre actors join the international tour of 'The Sound of Music' as Elsa Von Schraeder and Rolf
The devil hides among men: a review on Tanghalang Pilipino's 'Ang Pag-uusig'
Lifestyle
At the tail-end of its 36th theatre season, Tanghalang Pilipino re-stages one of its critically-acclaimed plays 'Ang Pag-uusig,' adapted from Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'
PETA shakes the dust off the beloved 'Walang Sugat' zarzuela by Severino Reyes
Lifestyle
With its modern retelling of Severino Reyes' 'Walang Sugat', PETA's much-anticipated return to live theatre shines with an optimistic perspective on love's many forms
Anton Juan's 'Amon Banwa sa Lawud' previews in Bacolod: "a poetic experience" and "story of the nation in microcosm", critics remark
Lifestyle
Acclaimed theatre and film director, academician, and playwright Anton Juan previews his latest independent film 'Amon Banwa sa Lawud' at the Cinematheque Center in Bacolod, shedding a spotlight on the famed mangrove island of Suyac and the narratives of the Filipino nation resisting oblivion
