Category: Theatres

Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Malay Theatre, Review, Teater Ekamatra

★★★☆☆ Review: National Memory Project by Teater Ekamatra

The future of Singapore is bleak, in a city that is all too willing to archive its past. While across the world, developing and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in daily life is fast becoming the norm, it’s been especially worrying that local government entities have been leaping onto the AI trend and adopted it as the next big thing. From designing posters to interactive … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: National Memory Project by Teater Ekamatra

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Arts, Esplanade Annexe Studio, Esplanade Theatre Studio, Preview, Theatre, Theatres

Preview: Esplanade’s The Studios 2025 – Sustenance

Two years ago, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s annual theatre season, The Studios, embarked on a three-year curatorial arc revolving around the theme of LAND. In 2023, they covered Landings, exploring the natural world we live in and the way we interact with it, while in 2024, they covered Fault Lines, focusing on disruptions and movements that shift the trajectory of our lives. Now … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade’s The Studios 2025 – Sustenance

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Arts, Drama Centre Black Box, Malay Theatre, Preview

An Interview with the cast and creatives of Teater Ekamatra’s ‘National Memory Project’

This June, Teater Ekamatra returns with National Memory Project, a quietly devastating, politically astute, and culturally layered play by Jonny Jon Jon. Originally staged in 2012 and again in 2016, this third incarnation marks the play’s first under Ekamatra’s banner, and will be helmed by Mohd Fared Jainal, who directs the two-hander starring Ellison Tan and Fir Rahman. At the helm is Ekamatra’s long-time artistic … Continue reading An Interview with the cast and creatives of Teater Ekamatra’s ‘National Memory Project’

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Arts, Concert, musical, Preview, Sands Theatre, Theatre

Preview: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour by Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia

Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia, is proud to announce that tickets are now on sale for Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour. The highly anticipated production will take the stage at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 24 March 2026, as part of its acclaimed world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of … Continue reading Preview: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular World Tour by Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia

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Arts, Capitol Theatre, Music, Review, Singapore

Concert Review: Kamasi Washington – Fearless Movement at Capitol Theatre

Kamasi Washington is the kind of man who brings jazz into the new age, utilising unusual riffs and instrumentation to add on to his preexisting body of work. Let’s start with a caveat: I’m not a jazz person and can’t recognise the specific technicalities that go into jazz, but if anything, the crowd at capitol theatre was buzzing as they gathered before the show. It … Continue reading Concert Review: Kamasi Washington – Fearless Movement at Capitol Theatre

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Arts, Preview, Singapore, SOTA Studio Theatre, Theatre

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

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Arts, Capitol Theatre, Interview, Music, Preview

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

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Arts, London, Preview, Singapore, The Arts House

This Humid House makes Creative Spaces at Chelsea Flower Show debut, with site-specific artwork Tabula Rosa

LONDON – This Humid House (THH), a botanical design studio based in Singapore and Paris, makes its debut at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Tabula Rosa, a new site-specific installation. Presented in the Creative Spaces category, the project marks the first time a studio from Asia has been invited to exhibit in this segment of the show. Selected by invitation, Creative Spaces is … Continue reading This Humid House makes Creative Spaces at Chelsea Flower Show debut, with site-specific artwork Tabula Rosa

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Arts, musical, Review, Sands Theatre, Theatre

★★★★★ Review: The Phantom of the Opera by Base Entertainment Asia

40 years on, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s best musical continues to haunt theatres with its spellbinding soundtrack and standout performances. After a six-year wait, The Phantom of the Opera is finally back in Singapore, and it proves that, even at 40 years old, this iconic musical continues to captivate new audiences. For many who have only ever heard of its greatness or watched videos on YouTube, … Continue reading ★★★★★ Review: The Phantom of the Opera by Base Entertainment Asia

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Arts, musical, Preview, Sands Theatre, Theatre

Preview: The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Sands Theatre this May

Base Entertainment Asia, in association with The Really Useful Group and Crossroads Live, is thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of The Phantom of the Opera to Singapore. The beloved musical will take the stage at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, for a strictly limited season beginning May 2025. After captivating Singaporean audiences in 2013 and 2019, this monumental production returns by popular demand—ready to … Continue reading Preview: The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Sands Theatre this May

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