Preview: Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2025 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

2025 marks the year of the snake, often associated with ideas of transformation, renewal, and spiritual growth. And as with every Chinese New Year, the Esplanade is back with a brand new edition of the annual Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts, with a line-up of Chinese works that appeal to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Now in its 23rd edition, Huayi will run … Continue reading Preview: Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2025 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: Sunset Boulevard by Base Entertainment Asia

Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical event as international superstar and musical theatre icon Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. Presented by Base Entertainment Asia, the highly anticipated revival promises to captivate audiences with its stunning visuals, unforgettable score, and a legendary performance by Brightman in the iconic role of Norma Desmond at the Sands Theatre at Marina … Continue reading Preview: Sunset Boulevard by Base Entertainment Asia

Art What!: Beyond Giving, Inspiring Change by BGC Glass Studio

“We believe that the more we give, the more we receive. No matter how small or insignificant an act may seem, it has the potential to make a meaningful impact on society“ This January, BGC Glass Studio presents their inaugural exhibition Beyond Giving, Inspiring Change, a glass art exhibition that invites reflection on how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect, leading to … Continue reading Art What!: Beyond Giving, Inspiring Change by BGC Glass Studio

★★★☆☆ Review: Eclipse (2025) by The Necessary Stage

Learning to leave history behind to find the light at the end of the trauma. For most Singaporeans, India’s Partition is stuck firmly in the past, and having taken place in a land so physically distant from our island city, seems like it would have little impact on us in the present day. But for those with relatives or ancestors living in India or Pakistan, … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Eclipse (2025) by The Necessary Stage

★★★★☆ Review: Commission Continua by Noma Yini

A history of violence, corruption and cover-ups, buried in paper and archives. Of all the places to discover violence, one would least expect to find it within the four walls of a tiny basement office of archival documents. But that is precisely what Noma Yini does with their work Commission Continua, which made its world premiere last week at the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival. Last … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Commission Continua by Noma Yini

★★★★☆ Review: WePushTheSky by Qabila

Incendiary play that shows you exactly how people are pushed to extreme measures. It is only human to want to connect, to reach out and share in the friendship of others. It makes sense then that in Qabila’s WePushTheSky, playwright and performer Nisha Abdulla greets us when we first enter the theatre, her voice warm and welcoming as we settle into our seats. Behind her, there … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: WePushTheSky by Qabila

Art What!: An Interview with artist Yang Derong on DIGikat and the weaving of food and culture

When multidisciplinary artist Yang Derong walks into a room, he turns heads. Fashion designer, costume designer, multidisciplinary artist – his identity is as layered as the intricate stories he tells through his art, one which comes through strongly at Singapore Art Week (SAW) with his latest project, DIGikat. DIGikat draws inspiration from ikat weaving, a traditional craft that interlaces threads to form patterns. By reimagining … Continue reading Art What!: An Interview with artist Yang Derong on DIGikat and the weaving of food and culture

Art What!: ART SG 2025 concludes a successful third edition demonstrating Singapore’s pivotal role in the international art ecosystem

The third edition of ART SG, the leading contemporary art fair for Southeast Asia, came to a close with galleries reporting robust sales to established and emerging collectors, attending from across the globe. This year’s edition welcomed an exciting lineup of 105 galleries from 30 countries and territories, spotlighting artistic practices from Singapore, Southeast Asia and the Indo Pacific region while fostering cultural dialogue and exchange globally. Returning to … Continue reading Art What!: ART SG 2025 concludes a successful third edition demonstrating Singapore’s pivotal role in the international art ecosystem

Art What!: Singapore Biennale returns in October 2025 with theme of ‘pure intention’

Singapore Art Museum (SAM) announces the return of the Singapore Biennale (SB2025) from 31 October 2025 to 29 March 2026. Organised by SAM and commissioned by the National Arts Council, Singapore (NAC), the eighth edition of the Biennale is held in conjunction with the celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence. Presenting contemporary art in multiple venues and public spaces across Singapore, SB2025 invites audiences … Continue reading Art What!: Singapore Biennale returns in October 2025 with theme of ‘pure intention’