Preview: Grand Theft Theatre (Singapore) (WIP Showcase) by Miriam Cheong and Adeeb Fazah

What if Singapore theatre history were stolen, remixed, and retold, with a wink, a song, and a whole lot of heart? Miriam Cheong and Adeeb Fazah present Grand Theft Theatre (Singapore), a cheeky, cross-genre devised performance that pays homage to pivotal moments in Singapore theatre, by quite literally stealing them. Inspired by the original work by Australia’s award-winning experimental collective Pony Cam, this Singapore iteration … Continue reading Preview: Grand Theft Theatre (Singapore) (WIP Showcase) by Miriam Cheong and Adeeb Fazah

Preview: Much Ado About Nothing by The Winter Players

Following their debut production as Singapore Repertory Theatre’s (SRT) Company-in-Residence, emerging theatre collective The Winter Players return this June with their most ambitious production to date: a vibrant reimagining of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, set in 1960s Singapore. In this version of Much Ado About Nothing, come join the community of Messina, Singapore celebrating a break from ongoing political and military confrontations. But … Continue reading Preview: Much Ado About Nothing by The Winter Players

No Man’s Land: An Interview with the creative team behind The Necessary Stage’s new show tackling modern day masculinity

What makes a man today? That is the central question at the heart of The Necessary Stage’s new play No Man’s Land. Co-directed by Alvin Tan and Sim Yan Ying “YY”, and written by Danial Matin, the new work is a devised, interdisciplinary production exploring the tensions, confusions, vulnerabilities, and inherited weight of masculinity; what it means, how it’s shaped, and who, if anyone, owns … Continue reading No Man’s Land: An Interview with the creative team behind The Necessary Stage’s new show tackling modern day masculinity

Art What!: Melting Thresholds by GOFY & Sweet Cheeks

Singapore-based creative platform GOFY, recognised for spotlighting Southeast Asia’s vibrant urban art scene, is excited to unveil Melting Thresholds—the latest chapter in their GOFY& series, which showcases the diverse talents of Southeast Asian artists through partnerships with lifestyle brands. This whimsical showcase brings together the works of four rising visual artists from the region: Shu and Money Wang from Malaysia, Nina Sach from Thailand, and … Continue reading Art What!: Melting Thresholds by GOFY & Sweet Cheeks

Music Is: An Interview with soprano Seia Lee of The Graces on taking the classical music world by storm

Asian sopranos Seia Lee (Japan) and Yuri Park (South Korea) join forces as The Graces for a groundbreaking debut performance in Singapore this week at the Capitol Theatre. Accompanied by South Korean tenor Wan Park, the classical singers will present a one-night-only concert that blends classical artistry with jazz, popular tunes, and live big band music, marking a bold departure from the traditional orchestral format. … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with soprano Seia Lee of The Graces on taking the classical music world by storm

★★★☆☆ Review: Vampyr by Manuela Infante

Death is a full-time job for the walking dead roaming Chile’s wind farms, exposed as the site of tragedy and exploitation. While the world wakes up to the very real issues of climate change and makes efforts to combat it, selfish corporations continue to put themselves first and find ways to profit under the guise of saving the planet. That is the controversy at the … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Vampyr by Manuela Infante

★★☆☆☆ Review: A Thousand Stitches by Alan Oei and Kaylene Tan

Missed opportunity for new, emotional perspectives of the Japanese Occupation, with innovative techniques let down by shaky execution and cohesion. In the Singaporean history and social studies syllabus, portrayals of the Japanese Occupation in World War II have always unequivocally painted them as the villains, where Singapore (then renamed Syonan-to, or ‘light of the South’) lived under a reign of terror, afraid to offend these … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Review: A Thousand Stitches by Alan Oei and Kaylene Tan

Art What!: Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025 – Tomorrow We’ll Be… at National Gallery Singapore

National Gallery Singapore’s family-favourite Gallery Children’s Biennale returns for its fifth edition on 31 May 2025 with the theme “Tomorrow We’ll Be…”. The Biennale aims to inspire young minds to dream big and embrace the boundless possibilities of their future through art and play. Guided by four core values of Joy, Kindness, Dream, and Love, spaces throughout the Gallery will be transformed into vibrant sites for play, learning, … Continue reading Art What!: Gallery Children’s Biennale 2025 – Tomorrow We’ll Be… at National Gallery Singapore

SIFA 2025: An Interview with Nine Years Theatre’s Nelson Chia and Mia Chee on ‘Waiting For Audience’

In Singapore’s fast-moving theatre scene, where product is often prioritised over process, rarely do shows get a chance to receive test audiences and the luxury of being workshopped before making it to the stage. But for Nine Years Theatre (NYT), the 2024 Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) offered them a unique opportunity in the form of Tomorrow and Tomorrow, a showcase of works-in-progress given … Continue reading SIFA 2025: An Interview with Nine Years Theatre’s Nelson Chia and Mia Chee on ‘Waiting For Audience’

SIFA 2025: An Interview with Executive Producer Audrey Perera on ‘COLONY – A True Colors Project’

What does it mean to be whole? To be human? These are the fundamental questions lie at the heart of COLONY – a production that intertwines dance, music, film, and storytelling to explore themes of diversity, resistance, and human connection. Featuring dancers, performers and a creative team with diverse abilities, COLONY showcases a story of pain, transformation, and radical empathy, challenging societal ideals of perfection, … Continue reading SIFA 2025: An Interview with Executive Producer Audrey Perera on ‘COLONY – A True Colors Project’