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★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Base Entertainment Asia

From rap battles to nightmare squirrels and chocolate waterfalls, this Roald Dahl adaptation is is weird, whimsical, and delightfully emotional. There is something inherently magical about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Whether through Roald Dahl’s original novel, the beloved 1971 film, or the many adaptations that followed, the story has always lived in that strange space between fantasy and cautionary tale; whimsical on the surface, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Base Entertainment Asia

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Becoming Willy Wonka: An Interview with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Daniel Plimpton

Roald Dahl’s beloved tale of golden tickets and chocolate rivers is finally making its Southeast Asian debut, as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical opens at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, for a strictly limited season from 19th May 2026. Presented by Base Entertainment Asia in association with Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, the production brings Willy Wonka’s fantastical chocolate factory to life … Continue reading Becoming Willy Wonka: An Interview with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Daniel Plimpton

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An Interview with actress Nathania Ong on finding her own voice and reclaiming Éponine in Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular

In Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular, scale is everything: a full orchestra onstage, sweeping projections, and a staging language that expands the musical’s visual and sonic reach. Yet within that enormity, the production’s emotional force hinges on something far more intimate. And doing exactly that is the character of Éponine. Portrayed by Singaporean performer Nathania Ong, the character emerges not as a peripheral tragic … Continue reading An Interview with actress Nathania Ong on finding her own voice and reclaiming Éponine in Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular

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Preview: Moulin Rouge! The Musical lands in Singapore February 2027

Singapore’s cultural calendar is about to get a dramatic dose of glitter, glamour, and grand romance. In February 2027, the city will host the Southeast Asia premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, a dazzling stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s iconic film at the Sands Theatre in Singapore. This isn’t just another musical passing through town. It’s a full-blown spectacle, one that has captivated audiences from … Continue reading Preview: Moulin Rouge! The Musical lands in Singapore February 2027

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★★★★★ Theatre Review: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular by Base Entertainment Asia

Spectacle meets soul in epic, transcendent reimagining of the musical theatre classic. Few musicals possess the cultural and emotional magnitude of Les Misérables. From its origins on the West End and Broadway to its global tours and cinematic adaptation, the work of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, drawn from Victor Hugo’s monumental novel, has endured as a defining pillar of musical theatre. In its 40th … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular by Base Entertainment Asia

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Lea Salonga to Star as Madame Thénardier in Singapore Season of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia, are delighted to announce that multi-award winning Filipino actress and singer Lea Salonga will star as Madame Thénardier in the strictly limited season of Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 24 March 2026 until 10 May 2026, for 7 weeks only. Lea Salonga has previously played the roles of both Éponine … Continue reading Lea Salonga to Star as Madame Thénardier in Singapore Season of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

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Review: Now You See Me Live by Base Entertainment Asia

A familiar kind of magic bringing comfort through a shared experience. There is a moment, early in Now You See Me Live, where the show gestures toward a familiar question: how does cinematic magic: all speed, spectacle, and misdirection, translate into something that feels immediate and alive on stage? Playing at Sands Theatre, the live adaptation of Lionsgate’s Now You See Me film franchise arrives … Continue reading Review: Now You See Me Live by Base Entertainment Asia

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Preview: Now You See Me Live by Base Entertainment Asia

If you thought the Now You See Me films were mind-bending on screen, wait until the magic steps off the silver screen and onto the stage. This February, Singapore becomes the epicentre of illusion as Now You See Me Live makes its Asia premiere at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, and it promises to blur the line between reality and the impossible. Inspired by Lionsgate’s … Continue reading Preview: Now You See Me Live by Base Entertainment Asia

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★★★★★ Theatre Review: Beauty and the Beast – The Musical by Disney Theatrical Group and Base Entertainment Asia

One of Disney’s most successful stage adaptations, this tale as old as time casts its spell with confidence, polish, and theatrical flair. Few animated films from Disney’s Renaissance era loom as large as Beauty and the Beast. With Alan Menken’s emotionally resonant score, richly drawn characters, and a story that balances fairytale fantasy with very human vulnerability, it’s no wonder the film has remained an … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Beauty and the Beast – The Musical by Disney Theatrical Group and Base Entertainment Asia

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Preview: Slava’s Snowshow (2026) by Base Entertainment Asia

Last in Singapore in 2022, Base Entertainment Asia is thrilled to present the internationally acclaimed Slava’s Snowshow in Singapore once again. Following its successful seasons in 2012 and 2022, the show is set to captivate audiences at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands for a limited season from 15 July 2026. Since its premiere in Singapore, Slava’s Snowshow has entertained generations with its playful blend of humour, heart, and theatrical … Continue reading Preview: Slava’s Snowshow (2026) by Base Entertainment Asia

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