We strangely thought we had booked tickets to Sleepless Town. But we didn't. We couldn't make the dates on the complimentary tickets either.
During the course of the week, many of the friends had watched it. So we asked around to see how the show was and if we could die-die shift schedules to catch it one evening.
All concurred that the singing was really quite good. Some said that at 2 hrs 15 min, the show was too long. Many weren't comfortable with the explicit scenes. Especially the one of a 12-yr old girl raped by her stepfather. Alot took issue with that scene being portrayed on stage, with a neon stick, no less. Many also left at intermission. I couldn't comment because I haven't seen it. I can't comment if that scene to me, was well done or shoddily put together.
Explicit? Really? If these friends squirmed, what would the rest of the humans do?
Given the director's credentials, the friends were surprised that the script wasn't as tight as it should be. There were many different themes going on in the show and they were just a little overwhelming for the audience to absorb.
The show ends on 14 March. 1 more week. I'm almost curious to get a ticket just to be able to personally validate the 'bad' of the show. We'll see.
4 comments:
yah go see. i'm curious to hear what you would think of it!
ame: see how. from all accounts, it doesn't seem as though it's worth a shot. i don't feel like shifting my schedule already....
Was invited by a fren to watch it last week. When the explicit rape scene(s) took place, deep inside I was wondering if that fren regretted asking me along to watch this musical with him. There was an awkward silence.
But yes, I agree the singing was not too bad. Was impressed with the sets :)
fen: OOH! thanks for your thoughts! oh dear. oops. i suppose we should go with closer friends to watch the show! hehehehe. i think it's okay lah. that scene does stir up alot of thoughts and feelings. i suppose that itself already meets 1 objective of the show. i'm still thinking about watching it.
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