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Arts, Esplanade Theatre, Review, Theatre

★★★★★ Theatre Review: The BFG by the RSC, Chichester Festival Theatre, Roald Dahl Story Company, co-presented with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and SRT

A splendiferous invitation to dream big, in this magical adaptation of a beloved children’s classic with masterful puppetry and a giant heart full of hope. What if a single dream could change the world, and all it took was one small, brave “human bean” to believe in it? That spirit lies at the heart of The BFG by Roald Dahl, now reimagined in a breathtaking … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: The BFG by the RSC, Chichester Festival Theatre, Roald Dahl Story Company, co-presented with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and SRT

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Arts, Preview, Theatre, Visual Art

Preview: Cultural Extravaganza 2026 by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

If you’re looking to refresh your cultural calendar this May, there’s one event quietly shaping up to be a highlight of the season. The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) is bringing back its annual Cultural Extravaganza, and this year’s edition feels less like a formal showcase and more like a vibrant, living snapshot of Singapore’s evolving Chinese arts scene. Running from 7 May to 7 … Continue reading Preview: Cultural Extravaganza 2026 by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

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Arts, malaysia, Preview, Theatre

Arts of Malaysia: Teater Normcore – Odisi Romansa by Ridhwan Saidi (Preview)

If you’re drawn to theatre that lingers somewhere between poetry and philosophy, Teater Normcore: Odisi Romansa might be one of the more intriguing productions to catch this season. Staged at the Black Box, Damansara Performing Arts Centre (DPAC) this May, the latest work by Malaysian playwright-director Ridhwan Saidi arrives with all the hallmarks of his signature style: quiet lyricism, a touch of deadpan humour, and … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Teater Normcore – Odisi Romansa by Ridhwan Saidi (Preview)

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Art What!, Interview, Singapore, Visual Art

Tender Urgency: An Interview with rising artist Lucas Tan on his debut solo exhibition ‘Pressure Points’ at Haridas Contemporary

Lucas Tan paints as if trying to hold something just a moment longer, capturing an expression, a touch, a glance that might otherwise slip away. In his debut solo exhibition Pressure Points, the Singapore-based painter offers a body of 14 works that is at once intimate and composed, grounded in lived experience yet carefully constructed into images that linger. It’s a wildly successful work for … Continue reading Tender Urgency: An Interview with rising artist Lucas Tan on his debut solo exhibition ‘Pressure Points’ at Haridas Contemporary

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Arts, Review, Singapore Arts, Theatre., Theatre, Wild Rice, Wild Rice @ Funan

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: The Christians by Wild Rice

Hell is other Christians. The Christians arrives as one of the most unexpected entries in Wild Rice’s 2026 programming, and perhaps one of its most surprisingly provocative. A company long associated with sharp political critique, queer advocacy, and a willingness to satirise conservative structures, this is a show that feels almost disarming in its restraint. Where one might expect irreverence, Lucas Hnath’s critically-acclaimed play instead … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: The Christians by Wild Rice

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72-13, Arts, Preview, Theatre, Theatres

T:>Works presents PerºForm Open Academy of Arts and Activations (POA) 2026 – The Post-Migrant Academy

If your idea of a meaningful weekend goes beyond brunch and browsing, there’s something quietly powerful happening this Labour Day stretch in Singapore. From 29 April to 3 May 2026, T:>Works transforms its home at 72-13 Mohamed Sultan Road into a living, breathing space of ideas, performance, and conversation. Welcome to Per°Form Open Academy of Arts and Activations (POA) 2026: The Post-Migrant Academy, a gathering … Continue reading T:>Works presents PerºForm Open Academy of Arts and Activations (POA) 2026 – The Post-Migrant Academy

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Arts, Esplanade Concert Hall, Esplanade Recital Studio, Music, Preview, Theatres

Preview: A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, A Tapestry of Sacred Music returns for its 17th edition from 30 April to 3 May 2026, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the rich diversity of sacred musical traditions from Singapore and around the world. Once again, the festivals offers up an immersive journey across spiritual landscapes spanning mosques, temples, village grounds, and cathedrals, where … Continue reading Preview: A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Arts, Chinese Theatre, NAFA Theatre Studio, Preview, Theatre

Preview: Emergency Stairs x NAFA Industry Project 2026 – ‘Backstage Protocol’ and ‘Pulau Rindu’

Have you ever wondered about the forces shaping our lives that we don’t see? This April, a new generation of theatre-makers in Singapore is asking exactly that. The NAFA Industry Project 2026, co-presented by Emergency Stairs and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, is a bold, immersive exploration of what they call “Invisible Architectures.” Think about the unseen systems, quiet hierarchies, and emotional undercurrents that shape … Continue reading Preview: Emergency Stairs x NAFA Industry Project 2026 – ‘Backstage Protocol’ and ‘Pulau Rindu’

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Visual Art

Visual Art: core_memory – A solo exhibition by Chok Si Xuan at starch

This April, a new exhibition is asking big questions about the devices we carry, the systems we depend on, and the invisible histories embedded within them. From 17 April to 17 May 2026, artist Chok Si Xuan presents core_memory, a solo exhibition at starch, a space known for pushing the boundaries of experimental art. But this isn’t your typical gallery show. It’s an immersive, almost … Continue reading Visual Art: core_memory – A solo exhibition by Chok Si Xuan at starch

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Art What!, Arts, Preview, Singapore

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

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