★★★★☆ Theatre Review: The Nether by HuM Theatre
Blurring the lines of reality, morality, and the limits of humane pleasure. Over the years, the internet has evolved into a sprawling virtual world of limitless possibility, offering both unprecedented connection and discovery alongside a seedy underbelly capable of accommodating humanity’s darkest impulses. Jennifer Haley’s The Nether imagines the natural endpoint of that evolution, asking what happens when virtual reality becomes so sophisticated that it … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: The Nether by HuM Theatre
Bach Meets Broadway Beng: An Interview with Sebastian Tan and violinist Lynnette Seah on finding unexpected resonance for Broadway Beng’s 20th Anniversary
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
Preview: Just Maybe by Orangedot Productions
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
Pierre Png, Siti Khalijah and Nathan Hartono Join SRT’s All-Star Cast of ‘Legally Blonde’
Singapore Repertory Theatre has officially completed the principal cast for its upcoming production of Legally Blonde – The Musical, adding three of Singapore’s most recognisable performers to an already headline-making production. Joining West End star Nathania Ong, who was previously announced as Elle Woods, are Pierre Png, Siti Khalijah and Nathan Hartono — bringing together an unusually eclectic mix of screen, theatre and music talent … Continue reading Pierre Png, Siti Khalijah and Nathan Hartono Join SRT’s All-Star Cast of ‘Legally Blonde’
Preview: Slava’s Snowshow (2026) by Base Entertainment Asia
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
ArtsEverywhere @ CDC celebrates Singapore’s multicultural heritage through the arts
A neighbourhood outing might not usually include Bharatanatyam, Chinese opera, Malay dance and Eurasian folk songs on the same programme, but that’s exactly what ArtsEverywhere @ CDC is bringing to communities across Singapore. Now in its third year, the nationwide initiative is transforming familiar community spaces into vibrant cultural destinations, making the arts more accessible while celebrating Singapore’s multicultural identity. This year’s edition places diversity … Continue reading ArtsEverywhere @ CDC celebrates Singapore’s multicultural heritage through the arts
Preview: The Nether by HuM Theatre
What happens when virtual reality blurs the line between fantasy and crime? This July, audiences are invited to step into a world where technology challenges our deepest moral instincts. The Nether, Jennifer Haley’s internationally acclaimed sci-fi thriller, makes its Singapore debut at the Esplanade Theatre Studio from 8 to 12 July 2026, offering an immersive theatrical experience that is as gripping as it is thought-provoking. … Continue reading Preview: The Nether by HuM Theatre
This Humid House transforms Shanghai’s Rockbund Square into a dreamy floating summer garden with installation The Mirror
A slice of Singapore creativity has landed in the heart of Shanghai, this time in the form of a floating botanical maze that celebrates the sights, scents and rituals of summer. Until 5 July, visitors to Rockbund Square can wander through The Mirror, a large-scale public installation by Singapore botanical design studio This Humid House (THH), created for the launch of Chinese lifestyle brand BEAST’s … Continue reading This Humid House transforms Shanghai’s Rockbund Square into a dreamy floating summer garden with installation The Mirror
Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》receives 70 more sessions in Teochew due to overwhelming demand
What began as a special celebration of Teochew heritage has quickly become one of Singapore’s most talked-about cinema events this year. Following overwhelming demand for the original Teochew-language screenings of Dear You, the Teochew Cultural Movie Showcase is expanding with 70 additional commercial screenings, giving even more audiences the opportunity to experience the acclaimed film in the dialect in which it was originally made. Running … Continue reading Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》receives 70 more sessions in Teochew due to overwhelming demand
Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》 brings generations of Teochews together through cinema, as Ngee Ann Kongsi sponsors 900 tickets to the hit film
For 93-year-old Mdm Tan Gek Yong, watching Dear You will be more than a trip to the cinema; it will be a journey back through decades of family history. Born in Puning, China, Mdm Tan moved to Singapore with her parents as a young child before building a life here with her late husband, who was also Teochew. It has been four decades since she … Continue reading Film: DEAR YOU 《给阿嬷的情书》 brings generations of Teochews together through cinema, as Ngee Ann Kongsi sponsors 900 tickets to the hit film
