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Arts, Review, Theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

This original play by Gateway Arts takes on the urgent theme of toxic masculinity and men’s silence around their emotions, but faces uneven execution. In a country where men find it difficult to talk about their feelings, Gateway Arts’ new play Third Man Syndrome tackles the urgent and deeply relevant subject of how toxic masculinity silences men and prevents them from confronting their emotions. Written … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, musical, Review, The Theatre Practice, Theatre

★★★★★ Theatre Review: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

Emotionally-charged jukebox musical brings together the best of Singapore’s Mandopop with stellar performances. Coinciding with both Singapore’s SG60 celebrations and their own 60th anniversary, The Theatre Practice (Practice) marks its first original musical since Lao Jiu: The Musical (2012) with a production that feels every bit like a homecoming. Fittingly, Partial Eclipse of the Heart pays tribute to Singapore’s surprisingly rich Mandopop songbook while reaffirming … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

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Arts, Children's Theatre, Nine Years Theatre, Review

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Phinny & Wally – Echoes of Home by Nine Years Theatre

Nine Years Theatre’s follow-up to last year’s theatre for young audience debut is just as fun, bringing in new friends and issues for both kids and parents to dip into. In theatre, sequels are rare, as audiences often fear being “left behind” if they missed the first instalment, or worry that the magic can’t be sustained across iterations. Fortunately, Nine Years Theatre’s (NYT) brand new … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Phinny & Wally – Echoes of Home by Nine Years Theatre

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Art What!, Arts, Film, Preview

Film Fanatic: 6th edition of Painting with Light film festival returns to National Gallery Singapore

Painting with Light returns to National Gallery Singapore for its sixth edition, spotlighting filmmakers exploring art, culture, and works that address the urgent social issues of their time. The festival runs from 4 to 14 September 2025, and presents over 45 feature-length and short films from Singapore, Southeast Asia, and around the world, inviting audiences to see art in new ways through the lens of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 6th edition of Painting with Light film festival returns to National Gallery Singapore

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Arts, Checkpoint Theatre, Review

★★★☆☆ Theatre Review: Escape To Batam by Checkpoint Theatre

Claire Wong attempts to stage her grieving process onstage, winding through knotty memory and reflection in search of meaning. Checkpoint Theatre’s latest work began over a decade ago, when creator Claire Wong started interviewing her father, Wong Heck Ming. After his passing in 2016, the piece transformed from a portrait of his youth during World War II into something more inward-looking: a meditation on Wong’s … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Theatre Review: Escape To Batam by Checkpoint Theatre

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Arts, News

Highest number of 515 patrons recognised for arts philanthropy in Singapore at POAA 2025

The National Arts Council (NAC) celebrates a significant milestone in Singapore’s arts philanthropy with this year’s Patron of the Arts Awards (POAA). This year, POAA honours 515 patrons, the highest number of awardees in the last five years.  Another significant milestone this year is a notable rise in the number of individual patrons, reflecting a growing number of people who recognise the importance of the … Continue reading Highest number of 515 patrons recognised for arts philanthropy in Singapore at POAA 2025

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Arts, Pangdemonium, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

Preview: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

Broadway’s most celebrated new musical—Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical—arrives at Victoria Theatre this October. With book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), it is a story that is funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human. At its heart is Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old with a rare ageing condition that makes her look decades older. As she … Continue reading Preview: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

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Art What!, Preview, Singapore

Art What!: Material Moves at STPI

STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery presents Material Moves, a major exhibition that brings together four of Singapore’s most important artists; Han Sai Por, Goh Beng Kwan, Ong Kim Seng and the late Chua Ek Kay, in a celebration timed to the nation’s 60th year of independence. All four are Cultural Medallion recipients, and each has played a defining role in shaping Singapore’s art scene. … Continue reading Art What!: Material Moves at STPI

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Arts, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

Sight Lines Entertainment is proud to present The Dreamcatcher for the fourth edition of Crack the Case, a series of theatrical escape games that has been enthralling audiences with its intriguing storylines and engaging puzzles since 2023. This brand new immersive live mystery will take place from 3 to 25 October 2025 at Goodman Arts Centre, and is eligible for the SG Culture Pass. This … Continue reading Preview: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

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Arts, Preview, The Necessary Stage, Theatre

Preview: SG Insecure by The Necessary Stage

This October, The Necessary Stage (TNS) premieres a brand new work on nationhood and belonging at a pivotal juncture in Singapore’s history. SG Insecure, a provocative investigation of Singapore past and present, is particularly apt as Singapore celebrates its 60th year of independence, amidst tumultuous times of social and global uncertainty. Delving into stories of migrant workers through history who have and continue to contribute … Continue reading Preview: SG Insecure by The Necessary Stage

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