Concert Review: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra In Concert

A historic Singapore debut by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra blends culinary-inspired modernism, Romantic virtuosity, and symphonic grandeur into an evening of vivid contrasts and sustained musical dialogue. There was a palpable sense of anticipation at the Esplanade Concert Hall as audiences gathered for the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra’s first-ever performance in Singapore. As the final stop of its 2026 Asia-Pacific tour, the evening carried a quiet … Continue reading Concert Review: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra In Concert

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Lord of the Flies by Sight Lines Entertainment

Metatheatrical interpretation of Golding’s classic is ambitiously and visually arresting, if occasionally more evocative than incisive. By now, Sight Lines Entertainment has carved out a distinct niche with its pragmatic approach to theatre, balancing original work with canny programming aimed at student audiences, a strategy that ensures both relevance and sustainability in a competitive arts landscape. Their latest offering, a new staging of Lord of … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Lord of the Flies by Sight Lines Entertainment

Maya Dance Theatre Champions “Arts Saving Gaia” with Immersive Earth Day Celebration at Woodlands Botanical Gardens

On 25 April 2026, the lush grounds of Woodlands Botanical Gardens Community Garden will transform into an immersive stage for Temporary Bodies, a two-hour, multi-sensory Earth Day experience that blends dance, music, poetry, and augmented reality. But this isn’t just another arts event, it’s an invitation to feel climate change, rather than just think about it. Curated by Kavitha Krishnan, the production dissolves the boundaries … Continue reading Maya Dance Theatre Champions “Arts Saving Gaia” with Immersive Earth Day Celebration at Woodlands Botanical Gardens

★★★★★ Concert Review: Lea Salonga – Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between at the Esplanade Theatre

A masterclass in grace and storytelling—Lea Salonga returns to Singapore and reminds us exactly why she remains musical theatre royalty. After more than a decade away from the Esplanade Theatre stage, Lea Salonga’s return to Singapore feels nothing short of momentous. Bringing her Stage, Screen & Everything In Between concert to our shores, Salonga presents a sweeping, deeply personal retrospective of a career that has … Continue reading ★★★★★ Concert Review: Lea Salonga – Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between at the Esplanade Theatre

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: 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

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

Design: DesignSingapore Council launches Design Masterplan 2035 in April

In Singapore, design has long been associated with sleek skylines, thoughtful public housing, and the seamless efficiency of daily life. But a new vision is taking shape, one that moves design beyond objects and aesthetics, and into the way people think, live, and relate to one another. Propelling this shift is the DesignSingapore Council’s upcoming Design Masterplan 2035, a roadmap that reimagines design not as … Continue reading Design: DesignSingapore Council launches Design Masterplan 2035 in April