Highest number of 515 patrons recognised for arts philanthropy in Singapore at POAA 2025

The National Arts Council (NAC) celebrates a significant milestone in Singapore’s arts philanthropy with this year’s Patron of the Arts Awards (POAA). This year, POAA honours 515 patrons, the highest number of awardees in the last five years.  Another significant milestone this year is a notable rise in the number of individual patrons, reflecting a growing number of people who recognise the importance of the … Continue reading Highest number of 515 patrons recognised for arts philanthropy in Singapore at POAA 2025

Preview: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

Broadway’s most celebrated new musical—Kimberly Akimbo, the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical—arrives at Victoria Theatre this October. With book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), it is a story that is funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human. At its heart is Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old with a rare ageing condition that makes her look decades older. As she … Continue reading Preview: Kimberly Akimbo by Pangdemonium!

Art What!: Material Moves at STPI

STPI – Creative Workshop & Gallery presents Material Moves, a major exhibition that brings together four of Singapore’s most important artists; Han Sai Por, Goh Beng Kwan, Ong Kim Seng and the late Chua Ek Kay, in a celebration timed to the nation’s 60th year of independence. All four are Cultural Medallion recipients, and each has played a defining role in shaping Singapore’s art scene. … Continue reading Art What!: Material Moves at STPI

Preview: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

Sight Lines Entertainment is proud to present The Dreamcatcher for the fourth edition of Crack the Case, a series of theatrical escape games that has been enthralling audiences with its intriguing storylines and engaging puzzles since 2023. This brand new immersive live mystery will take place from 3 to 25 October 2025 at Goodman Arts Centre, and is eligible for the SG Culture Pass. This … Continue reading Preview: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

Preview: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

This August, The Theatre Practice (Practice) is proud to present Partial Eclipse Of The Heart, starring Joanna Dong, Derrick Hoh, Ric Liu, Jean Seizure and Chriz Tong. Every decade, five best friends return to the same seaside chalet to watch the eclipse — a tradition from their astronomy club days. From reckless teens to “responsible” adults juggling love, career and family, how will life’s twists … Continue reading Preview: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

L’Impératrice Brings Their Pulsar Asia Tour 2025 to Singapore this December

Get ready, Singapore. French disco-pop sensation L’Impératrice is set to light up The Theatre at Mediacorp on 1 December 2025 with their highly anticipated Pulsar Asia Tour 2025. Known for their irresistible blend of groovy basslines, lush synths, and infectious energy, the band promises an electrifying night that will keep fans on their feet from the very first beat. Fans eager to experience this one-night-only … Continue reading L’Impératrice Brings Their Pulsar Asia Tour 2025 to Singapore this December

Concert Review: National Day Concert 2025 by Temasek Foundation X Singapore Symphony Orchestra

8th edition of SSO’s annual concert presents a symphony of resilience, memory, and dreams to mark nation’s 60th birthday. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s National Day Concert, supported by Temasek Foundation, is always a celebratory affair. But on the occasion of Singapore’s 60th anniversary, it strives to become a portrait of our country, establishing us as a nation of many languages, many rhythms, many stories. From … Continue reading Concert Review: National Day Concert 2025 by Temasek Foundation X Singapore Symphony Orchestra

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Fried Rice Paradise – The Makan Party by Singapore Repertory Theatre

A raucous night of competition between reinvention and tradition in SRT’s delicious new immersive dining experience of Fried Rice Paradise. Dick Lee’s Fried Rice Paradise is a curious part of Singapore theatre history. Across four stage and screen versions from 1991 till now, it has never once stuck to the same script. Originally a cheeky little song in the 1970s, it became a musical in … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Fried Rice Paradise – The Makan Party by Singapore Repertory Theatre

SRT’s Fried Rice Paradise – The Makan Party: An Interview with director Danny Yeo

Dick Lee’s Fried Rice Paradise first hit the stage in 1991, serving up a sizzling Singaporean classic cooked with vibrant characters and a spicy family feud. At the heart of this flavourful feast was Choo Bee Lian, the matriarch of a famous fried rice chain, ready to hang up her wok, but her two daughters, Bee Lee and Bee Hoon, are locked in a fierce … Continue reading SRT’s Fried Rice Paradise – The Makan Party: An Interview with director Danny Yeo

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap® – The Musical by How Drama

How Drama returns with the 2025 edition of their hit show, tackling politics, musicals, and pop culture with a bundle of laughs. In a year where the headlines have been equal parts surreal and exhausting from election chatter to global trade fallouts, sometimes the only way to keep up is to burst into song. And if there’s one show that can turn the chaos of … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Fat Kids Are Harder to Kidnap® – The Musical by How Drama