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Pesta Raya 2025: An Interview with Hafidz Rahman on ‘My Name is (NOT) Khan’

In spite of his years of working in theatre and the arts, with plenty of comedy sketches both onstage and online, artist Hafidz Rahman is doing something he’s never done before – a full-length one-man show. Best known for his viral comedy videos on social media (@asonofapeach), Hafidz is set to premiere My Name Is (NOT) Khan this May, as part of the Esplanade – … Continue reading Pesta Raya 2025: An Interview with Hafidz Rahman on ‘My Name is (NOT) Khan’

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Pesta Raya 2025: An Interview with director Atin Amat and actor Fir Rahman on staging ‘SALINA’

It’s been almost three decades since the last time local Malay theatre company Teater Kami staged a theatrical adaptation of Malaysia’s National Laureate A. Samad Said’s seminal novel SALINA. But that’s about to change, as it receives a brand new staging as part of the Esplanade’s 2025 Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts. Adapted and directed by Teater Kami artistic director Atin Amat, SALINA … Continue reading Pesta Raya 2025: An Interview with director Atin Amat and actor Fir Rahman on staging ‘SALINA’

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Preview: Home Kitchen 家囝成厨 by Nine Years Theatre

Commissioned by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), Nine Years Theatre (NYT) proudly presents brand new original Mandarin play Home Kitchen as part of Cultural Extravaganza 2025. Set to run on 10, 11, 17 and 18 May 2025 at SCCC Auditorium, this production brings to life a uniquely Singaporean story set in a Teochew restaurant. Written and directed by Nelson Chia, Home Kitchen follows the … Continue reading Preview: Home Kitchen 家囝成厨 by Nine Years Theatre

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vOilah! 2025: Two Rivers and The Trees of Paris by Melisa Teo

Based in Paris, Singaporean photographer Melisa Teo brings her celebrated images from The Trees of Paris to The Fullerton Hotel Singapore’s East Garden Gallery from 23 April 23 to 31 May 2025. This exhibition, part of the prestigious vOilah! France-Singapore Festival 2025, offers a unique opportunity to explore the deep connection between nature and urban life in the City of Light. The exhibition showcases Teo’s … Continue reading vOilah! 2025: Two Rivers and The Trees of Paris by Melisa Teo

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Preview: Shakespeare In The Park – Macbeth by Singapore Repertory Theatre

Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is set to thrill audiences with the highly anticipated return of Shakespeare in the Park—bigger and bolder than ever. Macbeth, Shakespeare’s timeless tale of ambition, fate, and the devastating cost of power, will transform Fort Canning Park into an immersive theatrical battleground, bringing the epic tragedy to life in a stunning reimagining. Directed by Guy Unsworth, who helmed Shakespeare in the … Continue reading Preview: Shakespeare In The Park – Macbeth by Singapore Repertory Theatre

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Preview: Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2025 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

In the thick of Hari Raya 2025, Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts is back for its 24th edition this May, as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay celebrates the art of the Nusantra, with music, dance, theatre and more that encapsulates the rich history, heritage and creativity of the region. This year’s festivities are headlined by local theatre company Teater Kami, with a … Continue reading Preview: Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2025 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

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Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025

Presented by the Embassy of France in Singapore, the vOilah! France Singapore Festival returns from 23 April to 8 June 2025 to commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. As a key meeting point for French and Singaporean communities, vOilah! brings together a diverse line-up of artistic and cultural experiences that is elevated through France-Singapore collaborations, offering locals opportunities to explore new … Continue reading Preview: vOilah! France Singapore Festival 2025

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Preview: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025 – More Than Ever

The annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 16 May to 1 June with the theme More Than Ever. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), this 2025 edition of Singapore’s pinnacle performing arts festival presents a dynamic line-up that spotlights Singapore’s cultural vitality and boldness in defining its present and its vision for the future. … Continue reading Preview: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025 – More Than Ever

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Esplanade’s The Studios 2024: An Interview with artist Ming Wong on music, nationalism and diplomacy in ‘Rhapsody in Yellow’

If human relationships are complicated, then geopolitical ones are manifold more, particularly when it’s between two global superpowers. Such is the nature of the rising tensions between the USA and China, who have never had an easy time navigating their complex differences, rivalry and connections, playing hot and cold. It may seem like a heavy topic, but one Singaporean artist has found inspiration in the … Continue reading Esplanade’s The Studios 2024: An Interview with artist Ming Wong on music, nationalism and diplomacy in ‘Rhapsody in Yellow’

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Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2024 – Art of Play

The Singapore Night Festival (SNF) returns to the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct for its 15th edition this year, bigger than ever! Happening from 23 August to 7 September 2024, the festival will take place over three weekends for the first time. Organised by the National Heritage Board (NHB), and supported by Lead Sponsor Samsung Singapore, Singapore’s largest nocturnal experience takes festival-goers on a journey to … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Night Festival 2024 – Art of Play

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