Dim Sum never dies

I watched Little Shop Of Horrors yesterday and it didn't disappoint. This is the fourth Dim Sum Dollies instalment and the dollies proved that they are still as hot, sexy, cute and funny as ever. Indeed, the secret to dim sum success is this sizzling trio, made up of the best three theatre actresses in Singapore. Emma, Selina and Pam are already stage divas on their own. Put them together and they deliver a powerful punch of boundless energy, perfect comedic timing and girlie oomph.

I was surprised to see less of them in Little Shop. Hossan was the star of the show, with his pathetic but sweet and lovable character. Known more for his ability to make people laugh, he revealed his other acting sword-- stirring up tender emotions in the hearts of the audience. Despite the dollies' secondary role in Little Shop, their every appearance shined as they delivered roles from ah lians to stewardesses to parking pontianaks with the smooth confidence of stage veterans. Each dolly possesses her own charm--Selina is a boisterous and hearty char siew pau, Emma, a sweet, tasty and satisfying egg tart and Pam, a steaming hot xiao long bao that explodes with the most amazing flavour. It is heartening to see that the dim sum spirit is still alive and well. I'm waiting to see if they progress from steaming to sizzling next year. These girls should upgrade themselves to form Singapore's very own Chilli Padi Sirens; who needs the Spice Girls?!

I must congratulate Dream Academy for a very successful and accessible production, one that reached out to every age group. Even children could reflect on the simple message and enjoy the catchy music and wonderful puppetry (the orchid is a bombshell, both in size and in the way it sings like a rock star). I was feeling quite sleepy before the show, but once it started, my senses heightened. There was never a dull moment as the pace never slackened; on the contrary, it picked up and loosened at the right times. Granted that it wasn't very original as the production was adapted, but what the team did was to make it Singaporean, and that will always go down well with the audience, with or without Singlish. I also should not forget the lovely Audrey (I do not know her real name), who played her saccharine sweet and battered woman role to great aplomb, but what really shined was her powerful vocals.

Being the Dim Sum Dolly groupie that I am, I bought a T-shirt and got it signed by the dollies themselves. I also begged for a picture with them that's now the wallpaper for my handphone. Looking at us smiling babes sure helps perk up my day :) Keep the treats coming, girls, and don't break up, if not eating har kau and siew mai will never be the same again.