Preview: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi by FANE Productions

This February, Singapore food lovers will have the rare chance to spend an evening with one of the world’s most influential culinary voices: Yotam Ottolenghi. The celebrated chef, restaurateur, and bestselling author will appear live on stage at the Capitol Theatre on Monday, 9 February 2026, for an event that promises to be a true feast for the senses. Renowned for his vibrant, vegetable-forward approach … Continue reading Preview: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi by FANE Productions

Designing for SG60 and the future at Singapore Design Week 2025

As Singapore turns 60, the nation is using design not just to look back at its remarkable journey but also to imagine the road ahead. Singapore Design Week (SDW) 2025 returns this September with the theme “Nation by Design”, a festival that celebrates how design has shaped the country while asking bold questions about its future. From urgent conversations on climate change and technology, to … Continue reading Designing for SG60 and the future at Singapore Design Week 2025

Preview: da:ns focus – CAN – Connect Asia Now (2025) by Esplanade

The third edition of the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s da:ns focus – Connect Asia Now (CAN) takes place over a weekend this September, presenting three works that push the boundaries of dance, and uniting the unique perspectives of artists from the Asia Pacific. Imagining the future through dance, watch as Antony Hamilton, Choy Ka Fai and Pichet Klunchun reimagine the limitations and potentials of physical … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus – CAN – Connect Asia Now (2025) by Esplanade

Preview: Beauty and the Beast – The Musical by Disney Theatrical Group and Base Entertainment Asia

Disney Theatrical Group is thrilled to announce Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier in the lead roles of Belle and the Beast when Disney’s Beauty and the Beast makes its only stop in Asia, here in Singapore at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 11 December 2025 for a strictly limited season. “The excitement we felt in the audition room when Brendan and Shubshri performed for us was electric. These two extraordinary young performers have brought fresh life to these iconic roles, … Continue reading Preview: Beauty and the Beast – The Musical by Disney Theatrical Group and Base Entertainment Asia

Preview: Brainstorm by Gateway Arts

From 16 to 26 October, Gateway Theatre’s Black Box will host the Singapore premiere of Brainstorm, a bold new production by Gateway Arts, presented by Singapore Pools (Private) Limited. Blending theatre and neuroscience to reveal the inner workings of the adolescent brain. Inspired by the findings of neuroscientist Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore “The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain”, and adapted by Cheyenne Alexandria Philips, the … Continue reading Preview: Brainstorm by Gateway Arts

The Studios 2025: An Interview with The Theatre Practice on ‘Pickle Party’ and sustainable theatre

How much of a pickle are we in when it comes to sustainability and climate change? It all feels like a bit of a crisis, but in the meantime, the solution just might be…pickling? This September, the Esplanade’s The Studios 2025 rounds off with Pickle Party by The Theatre Practice (Practice), which places the audience at a pickling workshop within a performance. Originally staged as … Continue reading The Studios 2025: An Interview with The Theatre Practice on ‘Pickle Party’ and sustainable theatre

★★★☆☆ Review: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

This original play by Gateway Arts takes on the urgent theme of toxic masculinity and men’s silence around their emotions, but faces uneven execution. In a country where men find it difficult to talk about their feelings, Gateway Arts’ new play Third Man Syndrome tackles the urgent and deeply relevant subject of how toxic masculinity silences men and prevents them from confronting their emotions. Written … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Review: Third Man Syndrome by Gateway Arts

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

Emotionally-charged jukebox musical brings together the best of Singapore’s Mandopop with stellar performances. Coinciding with both Singapore’s SG60 celebrations and their own 60th anniversary, The Theatre Practice (Practice) marks its first original musical since Lao Jiu: The Musical (2012) with a production that feels every bit like a homecoming. Fittingly, Partial Eclipse of the Heart pays tribute to Singapore’s surprisingly rich Mandopop songbook while reaffirming … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Partial Eclipse Of The Heart《逆光》by The Theatre Practice

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Phinny & Wally – Echoes of Home by Nine Years Theatre

Nine Years Theatre’s follow-up to last year’s theatre for young audience debut is just as fun, bringing in new friends and issues for both kids and parents to dip into. In theatre, sequels are rare, as audiences often fear being “left behind” if they missed the first instalment, or worry that the magic can’t be sustained across iterations. Fortunately, Nine Years Theatre’s (NYT) brand new … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Phinny & Wally – Echoes of Home by Nine Years Theatre

Film Fanatic: 6th edition of Painting with Light film festival returns to National Gallery Singapore

Painting with Light returns to National Gallery Singapore for its sixth edition, spotlighting filmmakers exploring art, culture, and works that address the urgent social issues of their time. The festival runs from 4 to 14 September 2025, and presents over 45 feature-length and short films from Singapore, Southeast Asia, and around the world, inviting audiences to see art in new ways through the lens of … Continue reading Film Fanatic: 6th edition of Painting with Light film festival returns to National Gallery Singapore