Art: Pavilion of Singapore Announces Amanda Heng’s ‘A Pause’ at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

In a fast-paced, non-stop world, Singapore is bringing a quiet but powerful proposition to one of the art world’s biggest stages: what if we simply paused? At the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, the Singapore Pavilion will present A Pause, a contemplative new work by pioneering interdisciplinary artist Amanda Heng Liang Ngim. Created in collaboration with curator Selene Yap, the exhibition … Continue reading Art: Pavilion of Singapore Announces Amanda Heng’s ‘A Pause’ at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia

bakchormeeboyMarch 30, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, KC Arts Centre, musical, Preview, SRT, Theatre

Preview: Myles – Soulmate In A Box by Singapore Repertory Theatre

In a world where people confess their deepest thoughts to their phones and swipe through romance like a catalogue, the idea of designing your perfect partner doesn’t feel all that far-fetched. But what happens when “perfect” starts to feel… unsettling? That’s the question governing Myles – Soulmate in a Box, a bold new musical by Singaporean musician and composer Inch Chua, now reimagined as a … Continue reading Preview: Myles – Soulmate In A Box by Singapore Repertory Theatre

bakchormeeboyMarch 18, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Theatre

An Invitation to Play: Chong Tze Chien to honour Legacy and evoke paradigm shifts for his tenure as SIFA’s newest Festival Director

“Let’s play” sounds like an unexpected invitation at a time like this. In recent years, Singapore’s arts ecosystem has felt increasingly brittle, one defined by closures, stagnant funding, and a growing sense that artistic labour must constantly justify itself in numbers, outcomes, and economic value. Against this pragmatic backdrop, theatremaker Chong Tze Chien has emerged from the wings and prepares to stage his first act … Continue reading An Invitation to Play: Chong Tze Chien to honour Legacy and evoke paradigm shifts for his tenure as SIFA’s newest Festival Director

bakchormeeboyMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Dance with Me, festival, Preview, Theatre

Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 set to turn city into a playground for the arts with theme ‘Let’s Play’

For two weeks in May, Singapore becomes a stage. Across theatres, parks and historic civic spaces, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 15 to 30 May with performances that stretch from aerial dance spectacles and immersive theatre to experimental late-night encounters. This year’s edition carries an unusually simple invitation: “Let’s Play.” The phrase captures the spirit of a festival that wants audiences … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 set to turn city into a playground for the arts with theme ‘Let’s Play’

bakchormeeboyMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Theatre

Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 promises explorations of play and tradition under new festival director Chong Tze Chien

by D.Y. The Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) has been an annual highlight of the local Arts calendar, inviting artists and enthusiasts alike to create meaningful experiences through its extensive programmes. Yet, this year’s edition is looking to be a particularly exciting one as the mantle of Festival Director is passed on from Natalie Hennedige to first-timer Chong Tze Chien. Running from 15 to … Continue reading Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026 promises explorations of play and tradition under new festival director Chong Tze Chien

bakchormeeboyFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026Leave a comment

Arts, Esplanade Theatre, Preview, Theatre

SRT and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay bring the Roald Dahl Story Company’s ‘The BFG’ to the Singapore stage in April 2026

Singapore’s arts scene is set to make a giant leap in April 2026, when the world’s most beloved dream-catcher lands at the Esplanade Theatre. For the first time ever outside the UK, Roald Dahl’s The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) will be brought to life on stage in a brand-new production by some of the biggest names in global theatre: the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Chichester … Continue reading SRT and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay bring the Roald Dahl Story Company’s ‘The BFG’ to the Singapore stage in April 2026

bakchormeeboyOctober 15, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, design

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

bakchormeeboySeptember 10, 2025September 11, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, festival, Preview, Singapore

Preview: : #WaterlooStKakis return with Waterloo Street Stories, a multidisciplinary dreamscape for Singapore Night Festival 2025

Something’s brewing on Waterloo Street—and it’s more than just incense, kopi, and the scent of sun-dried herbs. This Singapore Night Festival, happening from 22 August to 6 September 2025, the historic stretch of Waterloo Street will transform into a vibrant, sensorial corridor of memory and movement. In response to SNF 2025’s theme of “Island Nights”, the #WaterlooStKakis—Centre 42, Objectifs, P7:1SMA, SMU-ACM, and coordinated by The … Continue reading Preview: : #WaterlooStKakis return with Waterloo Street Stories, a multidisciplinary dreamscape for Singapore Night Festival 2025

bakchormeeboyAugust 6, 2025Leave a comment

Arts, musical, Preview, Sands Theatre, Theatre

Preview: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Cast for Singapore Season Announced

Base Entertainment Asia has announced the cast for the award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen as the musical prepares for its Singapore Premiere at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands with a strictly limited season from 30 October to 16 November 2025. This announcement follows the musical’s successful 32-venue tour across the United Kingdom, which played to more than a quarter of a million people. Previously, Dear Evan Hansen made … Continue reading Preview: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Cast for Singapore Season Announced

bakchormeeboyAugust 6, 2025Leave a comment

Singapore

Gardens by the Bay kicks off SG60 celebrations with Orchid Extravaganza and SEA debut of fireflies-inspired light show

Gardens by the Bay has kicked off its SG60 celebrations with the return of the ever-popular Orchid Extravaganza（兰花盛事）to Flower Dome, alongside the Southeast Asian debut of SPARK – a light installation resembling fireflies in the night sky by internationally renowned Dutch artist Mr Daan Roosegaarde. The launch was officiated by Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry, Mr Alvin Tan. Gardens by the Bay CEO Mr … Continue reading Gardens by the Bay kicks off SG60 celebrations with Orchid Extravaganza and SEA debut of fireflies-inspired light show

bakchormeeboyAugust 1, 2025August 2, 2025Leave a comment

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