Preview: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s The Studios 2026 – Precarious Bodies

In a world shaped by uncertainty, shifting power structures and contested truths, theatre becomes more than entertainment, and becomes a space to question, reflect and connect. This year, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay launches a bold new chapter of The Studios, its annual theatre season, with Precarious Bodies, a thought-provoking exploration of vulnerability, control and the invisible forces that shape our lives. Running from … Continue reading Preview: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s The Studios 2026 – Precarious Bodies

T:>Works’ Inaugural AGEncy Fest: An Interview with Dana Lam on her debut solo art exhibition, ageing and a lifetime of paying attention

For much of her career, Dana Lam has resisted easy categorisation. She has been a journalist, playwright, performer, feminist advocate, visual artist and author, moving fluidly between disciplines while remaining guided by the same quiet curiosity: how we live with one another. This month, that lifelong inquiry takes centre stage as T:>Works launches the inaugural edition of The AGEncy Fest, a new annual platform celebrating … Continue reading T:>Works’ Inaugural AGEncy Fest: An Interview with Dana Lam on her debut solo art exhibition, ageing and a lifetime of paying attention

T:>Works launches inaugural AGEncy Fest to change the way we think about ageing through art

For decades, the arts have celebrated emerging voices, breakthrough talents and the next big thing. But what happens when the most radical work comes from artists who have already lived several lifetimes? This July, T:>Works launches The AGEncy Fest, a new annual festival dedicated to artists, cultural workers and changemakers aged 60 and above. More than simply showcasing senior practitioners, the festival asks a larger … Continue reading T:>Works launches inaugural AGEncy Fest to change the way we think about ageing through art

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

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

Visual Art: Singapore’s CBD Becomes an Open-Air Art Gallery with Singapore Art Museum’s ‘Momentary Pulses’

The Central Business District is usually associated with packed lunch hours, hurried commuters and gleaming office towers. But what if your daily walk to work became an unexpected art experience? That’s the idea behind Momentary Pulses: Art in the Central Business District, a new public art trail by Singapore Art Museum (SAM), transforming one of Singapore’s busiest business hubs into a free, open-air gallery until … Continue reading Visual Art: Singapore’s CBD Becomes an Open-Air Art Gallery with Singapore Art Museum’s ‘Momentary Pulses’