If you think ballet is all tutus and fairy tales, Dracula: Ballet at its Darkest is here to change your mind. Fresh from a sold-out run in London’s West End and acclaimed seasons across Australia and New Zealand, BIG Live’s gothic reimagining of Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire tale will make its Singapore debut at the Esplanade Theatre from 15 to 19 July 2026. Part of … Continue reading Preview: Dracula – Ballet at its Darkest by BIG Live
Hang Tuah has occupied a singular place in the Malaysian imagination for centuries. The legendary warrior appears in school textbooks, literature, films and political speeches, often held up as the embodiment of loyalty, courage and duty. It is precisely because he is so deeply embedded in the national consciousness that theatre-maker Mark Teh never imagined he would make a work about him. “He’s a mythic … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2026: An Interview with Mark Teh on retelling legends of national heroes in Five Arts Centre’s ‘Fragments of Tuah’
For much of her career, Dana Lam has resisted easy categorisation. She has been a journalist, playwright, performer, feminist advocate, visual artist and author, moving fluidly between disciplines while remaining guided by the same quiet curiosity: how we live with one another. This month, that lifelong inquiry takes centre stage as T:>Works launches the inaugural edition of The AGEncy Fest, a new annual platform celebrating … Continue reading T:>Works’ Inaugural AGEncy Fest: An Interview with Dana Lam on her debut solo art exhibition, ageing and a lifetime of paying attention
For decades, the arts have celebrated emerging voices, breakthrough talents and the next big thing. But what happens when the most radical work comes from artists who have already lived several lifetimes? This July, T:>Works launches The AGEncy Fest, a new annual festival dedicated to artists, cultural workers and changemakers aged 60 and above. More than simply showcasing senior practitioners, the festival asks a larger … Continue reading T:>Works launches inaugural AGEncy Fest to change the way we think about ageing through art
For 20 years, Sebastian Tan has turned Hokkien punchlines, Broadway showstoppers and unapologetic “Beng” glamour into one of Singapore’s most beloved theatrical phenomena. But for TWENTY POON PIPI, the latest edition of the long-running Broadway Beng® series, the performer is adding an unexpected collaborator into the mix: Cultural Medallion recipient Lynnette Seah. The former Co-Concertmaster of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra will take the stage at … Continue reading Bach Meets Broadway Beng: An Interview with Sebastian Tan and violinist Lynnette Seah on finding unexpected resonance for Broadway Beng’s 20th Anniversary
What does justice look like when life isn’t lived in black and white? Just Maybe invites audiences into the everyday lives of people whose stories often go unheard, revealing the resilience, compassion and quiet courage that exist behind Singapore’s polished façade. Through heartfelt encounters, unexpected humour and moments of profound reflection, the production explores the human side of the legal system, challenging perceptions of privilege, … Continue reading Preview: Just Maybe by Orangedot Productions
Few theatrical experiences linger in the memory quite like Slava’s Snowshow. Four years after enchanting Singapore audiences with its surreal blend of slapstick, poetry and spectacular stagecraft, the internationally acclaimed production returns to Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands from 15 July 2026 for a limited season. Created by legendary Russian clown Slava Polunin, the Olivier Award-winning production has toured more than 225 cities across … Continue reading Preview: Slava’s Snowshow (2026) by Base Entertainment Asia
The Winter Players’ ambitious staging of And Then There Were None is a flawed but encouraging step forward for the young company. There is no questioning the ambition behind The Winter Players’ latest production of And Then There Were None. Agatha Christie’s celebrated murder mystery is one of the most demanding works to stage, requiring a large ensemble, meticulous technical precision and sustained suspense over … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Theatre Review: And Then There Were None by The Winter Players
For audiences who enjoy tightly wound mysteries, atmospheric stagecraft, and the thrill of trying to outguess a murderer, the end of June brings a particularly unsettling invitation to the KC Arts Centre. The Winter Players return following a run of well-received and sold-out productions with Agatha Christie’s enduring classic And Then There Were None, a work that continues to define the modern whodunit. Running from … Continue reading An Interview with director Feroz J. Malik on The Winter Players’ chilling adaptation of Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’
Virtuosity, storytelling, and enough encore pieces for a second recital, Ray Chen makes classical music feel welcoming, alive, and deeply human. Ray Chen’s return to Singapore felt less like a standard recital and more like a showcase of how flexible a classical concert can be in 2026. Part virtuoso display, part storytelling, part direct conversation with the audience, Chen was joined by pianist Chelsea Wang, … Continue reading Concert Review: Ray Chen – Violin Recital (Singapore)
