Arts, festival, Malay Theatre, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

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

bakchormeeboyMarch 16, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, musical, Preview, Singapore, Theatre

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

bakchormeeboyMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Music, Review, Singapore

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

bakchormeeboyMarch 13, 2026March 17, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, party, Preview

Dance the night away as Armenian Street comes alive with the Peranakan Museum’s Armenian Street Party

This March, one of Singapore’s most vibrant heritage celebrations returns to the city centre. From 13 to 15 March 2026, the Peranakan Museum will transform Armenian Street into a lively cultural playground as the Armenian Street Party marks its 10th edition with three evenings of performances, food, art, and interactive experiences. Running daily from 5pm to 10pm, the festival invites visitors to wander through a … Continue reading Dance the night away as Armenian Street comes alive with the Peranakan Museum’s Armenian Street Party

bakchormeeboyMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Theatre

An Invitation to Play: Chong Tze Chien to honour Legacy and evoke paradigm shifts for his tenure as SIFA’s newest Festival Director

“Let’s play” sounds like an unexpected invitation at a time like this. In recent years, Singapore’s arts ecosystem has felt increasingly brittle, one defined by closures, stagnant funding, and a growing sense that artistic labour must constantly justify itself in numbers, outcomes, and economic value. Against this pragmatic backdrop, theatremaker Chong Tze Chien has emerged from the wings and prepares to stage his first act … Continue reading An Invitation to Play: Chong Tze Chien to honour Legacy and evoke paradigm shifts for his tenure as SIFA’s newest Festival Director

bakchormeeboyMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Dance with Me, festival, Preview, Theatre

Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 set to turn city into a playground for the arts with theme ‘Let’s Play’

For two weeks in May, Singapore becomes a stage. Across theatres, parks and historic civic spaces, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 15 to 30 May with performances that stretch from aerial dance spectacles and immersive theatre to experimental late-night encounters. This year’s edition carries an unusually simple invitation: “Let’s Play.” The phrase captures the spirit of a festival that wants audiences … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 set to turn city into a playground for the arts with theme ‘Let’s Play’

bakchormeeboyMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Music, News, Preview

Music: Ding Yi Music Company Appoints Tay Zhi Wen as New General Manager

Ding Yi Music Company has appointed Tay Zhi Wen as its new General Manager, effective 1 March 2026. Her appointment marks a new chapter in the company’s continued artistic and organisational development. As General Manager, Zhi Wen will work closely with the Board, Artistic Leadership, musicians and staff to advance the ensemble’s artistic vision while strengthening the organisational capabilities to support its evolving practice. Zhi … Continue reading Music: Ding Yi Music Company Appoints Tay Zhi Wen as New General Manager

bakchormeeboyMarch 11, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Hong Kong, Preview

Arts of Hong Kong: Cathay and WKCDA unveil new “Spirit of Hong Kong” aircraft livery to showcase Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy

HONG KONG – Cathay and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (“WKCDA” or the “Authority”) have joined hands to unveil a striking new art-focused aircraft livery, “Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition”. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for two of Hong Kong’s most recognised home-grown brands, underscoring their shared commitment to supporting local cultural creativity and elevating the city’s arts and culture on the … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Cathay and WKCDA unveil new “Spirit of Hong Kong” aircraft livery to showcase Hong Kong’s cultural vibrancy

bakchormeeboyMarch 10, 2026March 25, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Chinese Theatre, Interview, Nine Years Theatre, Preview, Theatre, Theatre Companies

Civility Falls Apart: An Interview with director Nelson Chia and the cast of Nine Years Theatre’s God of Carnage 《杀戮之神》

At the start of Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage, everything looks reasonable. Veronica has prepared food. Michael has arranged the living room. Annette arrives determined to be gracious. Alan, distracted by his phone, still shows up. Four adults sit down to discuss their sons’ playground conflict calmly, civilly, like responsible people should. That the evening collapses into chaos feels less like a shock than a … Continue reading Civility Falls Apart: An Interview with director Nelson Chia and the cast of Nine Years Theatre’s God of Carnage 《杀戮之神》

bakchormeeboyMarch 10, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Music, Preview

Music: Piano Prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee Returns Home with third instalment of Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle

On 23 May 2026, an extraordinary musical homecoming will unfold at the Esplanade Concert Hall. Singapore’s rising piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee returns to the stage for the third instalment of his ambitious Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle — an eight-part artistic journey that will eventually see him perform all 32 piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven. For Mikkel, the concert marks more than another recital. … Continue reading Music: Piano Prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee Returns Home with third instalment of Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle