Preview: Jesus Christ Superstar by Base Entertainment Asia

After captivating audiences across London, North America, the UK and Australia, the Olivier Award-winning reimagining of Jesus Christ Superstar is finally set to make its Singapore bow. The iconic rock opera, born from the creative alchemy of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, will storm the stage at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from August 2026, marking the next milestone in its remarkable global journey. … Continue reading Preview: Jesus Christ Superstar by Base Entertainment Asia

Kalaa Utsavam 2025: An Interview with directors Subramanian Ganesh and Karthikeyan Somasundaram on Agam Theatre Lab’s original work ‘Mission Malligapoo’

In 1942, Singapore was under the shadow of the Japanese Occupation. Amid fear, scarcity, and uncertainty, ordinary people performed extraordinary acts of courage. Now, Agam Theatre brings those untold stories to life in Mission Malligapoo, a riotous dark comedy that celebrates resilience, multiculturalism, and love in all its forms. Presented as part of the Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts, and directed by … Continue reading Kalaa Utsavam 2025: An Interview with directors Subramanian Ganesh and Karthikeyan Somasundaram on Agam Theatre Lab’s original work ‘Mission Malligapoo’

Kalaa Utsavam 2025: An Interview with Pooja Nansi on what it takes to make spaces divine

We Make Spaces Divine ft. Dey began as a quiet idea in the wake of a pandemic and grew into a riot of sound, poetry, and cinematic memory. For poet and performer Pooja Nansi, the work was a way to finally launch a collection that had been waiting in the wings. “So much of my practice is performance,” she reflects. “I’d already performed every collection … Continue reading Kalaa Utsavam 2025: An Interview with Pooja Nansi on what it takes to make spaces divine

Arts of Hong Kong: Ancient Egypt Comes to Hong Kong as the HK Palace presents ‘Ancient Egypt Unveiled’

HONG KONG – This November, ancient Egypt will rise again—this time on the shores of Victoria Harbour. When the Hong Kong Palace Museum unveils Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums on 20 November 2025, visitors will walk into the largest, most comprehensive showcase of Egyptian antiquities ever staged in Hong Kong. The scale is unprecedented: 250 artefacts spanning nearly 5,000 years of history, many … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Ancient Egypt Comes to Hong Kong as the HK Palace presents ‘Ancient Egypt Unveiled’

Brigitte Niedermair and Carine Roitfeld share more about their vision behind UBS House of Craft x Dior at New Museum Singapore

The prestigious UBS House of Craft x Dior is set to arrive in Singapore within a week, a full exhibition exploring Dior at the heart of haute couture fashion for eight decades, complete with strong scope, ambition, and emotional resonance. After its resounding New York debut in June 2025, the Asian edition brings an enriched program to the New Art Museum Singapore, part of Whitestone … Continue reading Brigitte Niedermair and Carine Roitfeld share more about their vision behind UBS House of Craft x Dior at New Museum Singapore

Monet, Renoir, Cézanne and more on display at National Gallery Singapore’s landmark ‘Into the Modern – Impressionism from MFA, Boston’ exhibition

This November, Singapore becomes the unlikely capital of Impressionism in Asia. In an unprecedented partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA Boston), National Gallery Singapore presents Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Southeast Asia’s largest-ever presentation of French Impressionism, making it one of the most significant art events the region has ever seen. Opening 14th November 2025, the … Continue reading Monet, Renoir, Cézanne and more on display at National Gallery Singapore’s landmark ‘Into the Modern – Impressionism from MFA, Boston’ exhibition

Preview: Disney Announces the Full Cast for the Asia Premiere of Beauty and the Beast

Disney Theatrical Group is thrilled to announce the full cast for the Asia Premiere of Beauty and the Beast, including the roles of Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs Potts, Babette, Madame, Gaston, Le Fou and Maurice. This new production of Beauty and the Beast will make its only stop in Asia at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 11 December 2025 to 25 January 2026.  Rohan Browne will … Continue reading Preview: Disney Announces the Full Cast for the Asia Premiere of Beauty and the Beast

Arts of Malaysia: KL Art Book Fair 2025 celebrates fair’s 5th edition with over 125 local and international exhibitors

Bigger than ever, the Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair (KLABF) is back for its fifth edition to honour the city’s vibrant artist-run culture and self-publishing scene. KLABF 2025 invites artists, designers, illustrators, writers, photographers, printmakers, independent publishers, alongside enthusiasts from Malaysia and beyond to gather under one roof for an exciting three-day celebration of the art book community. Founded in 2021, the KLABF is an … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: KL Art Book Fair 2025 celebrates fair’s 5th edition with over 125 local and international exhibitors

Singapore Art Week 2026 promises arts of the future

As Singapore Art Week (SAW) turns fourteen, the city-state is once again poised to transform into a sprawling canvas for contemporary art. From 22 to 31 January 2026, more than a hundred programmes, ranging from international exhibitions and art fairs to experimental tech collaborations and public installations—will ignite the island’s museums, galleries, and streets. Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC) and supported by the … Continue reading Singapore Art Week 2026 promises arts of the future

Preview: Singapore Fringe Festival 2026 tackles representation across four productions

The Singapore Fringe Festival returns in January 2026, now as a crowdfunded independent festival. Now in its 22nd edition, Fringe 2026 will feature an inspiring and thought-provoking line-up of events by Singapore and international artists that address the theme of Represent, both as an issue explored in the works, as well as a play on the representation of the Fringe. Since its inaugural edition in … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Fringe Festival 2026 tackles representation across four productions