Preview: Myles – Soulmate In A Box by Singapore Repertory Theatre
In a world where people confess their deepest thoughts to their phones and swipe through romance like a catalogue, the idea of designing your perfect partner doesn’t feel all that far-fetched. But what happens when “perfect” starts to feel… unsettling? That’s the question governing Myles – Soulmate in a Box, a bold new musical by Singaporean musician and composer Inch Chua, now reimagined as a … Continue reading Preview: Myles – Soulmate In A Box by Singapore Repertory Theatre
Arts of Hong Kong: The Peninsula’s 2026 Global “Art in Resonance” Programme Launches During Hong Kong Arts Month
HONG KONG – Every March, Hong Kong transforms into a vibrant canvas of creativity, but this year, one of its most iconic addresses is turning the experience into something far more intimate. At The Peninsula Hong Kong, art doesn’t just hang on walls—it surrounds, delights, and even flavours your afternoon tea. The latest edition of The Peninsula’s global “Art in Resonance” programme returns for 2026 … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: The Peninsula’s 2026 Global “Art in Resonance” Programme Launches During Hong Kong Arts Month
Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA: An interview with Artistic Director Jamieson Lindenburg and Lushington Entertainments
Nine years after it last captivated Singapore audiences, KOOZA returns under the Big Top at Bayfront Event Space with all the spectacle, danger, and wonder that have long defined Cirque du Soleil at its very best. First seen here in 2017, the production arrives in 2026 as a reaffirmation and reminder that the simplest elements of circus, when executed at the highest level, remain the … Continue reading Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA: An interview with Artistic Director Jamieson Lindenburg and Lushington Entertainments
Film: An interview with ‘Amoeba’ director Tan Siyou about alienation, teen angst, and the shape of rebellion in Singapore
Amoeba’s title is one of the strangest choices in local cinema, considering an ‘amoeba’ doesn’t immediately bring to mind Singapore, teenage girls, or anything local. But perhaps that’s exactly the point. “Most of us know amoebas from biology lessons, and it’s kind of weird, kind of gross,” says filmmaker Tan Siyou. “It’s not a fluffy cloud or Hello Kitty, and I deliberately chose it as … Continue reading Film: An interview with ‘Amoeba’ director Tan Siyou about alienation, teen angst, and the shape of rebellion in Singapore
Preview: Constellations by The Winter Players
If love had infinite versions, in how many would you recognize yourself? That’s the tantalizing question at the heart of Nick Payne’s Olivier award-winning play, Constellations, coming to Singapore this April courtesy of the dynamic youth-led collective, The Winter Players (TWP). Fresh off their sold-out rendition of Much Ado About Nothing, TWP are back to open their 2026 season with a bold, contemporary exploration of … Continue reading Preview: Constellations by The Winter Players
Preview: Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
As Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts marks its 25th edition in 2026, the beloved festival returns not just as a celebration, but as a living archive of the Nusantara’s cultural imagination. Taking place from 16 to 19 April at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, this milestone edition reflects how far the festival has come, from a platform for artistic expression to a … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between
Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga returns to Singapore this March, marking a long-awaited homecoming to the Esplanade stage. Last seen here in 2019 in concert and as the delightfully macabre Mrs Lovett in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Sweeney Todd, Salonga’s relationship with Singapore audiences has long been one of affection and familiarity. Now, she’s back not to conquer new territory, but as … Continue reading An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between
A Dream of Red Mansions: An Interview with the dancers and choreographer of National Ballet of China’s acclaimed ballet adaptation of the classic tale
When audiences step into A Dream of Red Mansions this March, they will be entering a world suspended somewhere between memory and dream. The ballet, performed by the National Ballet of China, transforms one of China’s most beloved literary works into a lyrical stage experience. Inspired by Cao Xueqin’s 18th-century novel, the production blends classical ballet vocabulary with Chinese movement aesthetics to evoke a fragile … Continue reading A Dream of Red Mansions: An Interview with the dancers and choreographer of National Ballet of China’s acclaimed ballet adaptation of the classic tale
Concert Review: Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert by Ding Yi Music Company
The Lunar New Year is a time of reunion, celebration, and hopeful beginnings. At the Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert, Ding Yi Music Company ushered in the festive season with warmth, vitality, and musical flair. Presented in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Singapore, the evening brought together Ding Yi’s musicians alongside guest artists from Hong Kong’s Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble and … Continue reading Concert Review: Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert by Ding Yi Music Company
Design: Singapore’s “Prototype Island” lands at Milan Design Week 2026
Every April, the global design world descends on Milan Design Week, where ideas about how we live, work and shape the future spill out across galleries, palazzos and hidden courtyards in Brera Design District. In 2026, Singapore is arriving with a bold proposition: what if an entire nation could function as a prototype? Enter Prototype Island, a new exhibition by DesignSingapore Council, presenting Singapore as … Continue reading Design: Singapore’s “Prototype Island” lands at Milan Design Week 2026
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