★★★★★ Theatre Review: Dear Evan Hansen by Base Entertainment Asia

Touring production of Dear Evan Hansen brims with talent and emotion, and shows just why it remains one of the best and most beloved modern musicals of today. There are musicals that make you cry, and then there are musicals that quietly hold your hand while you do. Dear Evan Hansen, now playing at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, belongs firmly as part of … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: Dear Evan Hansen by Base Entertainment Asia

Preview: Temporary Chinese Theatres by Emergency Stairs and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

If Chinese-language theatre were to die on the spot before our very eyes, should we scatter flowers or burn incense? With this sharp question, acclaimed local director Liu Xiaoyi joins forces with the inaugural graduating cohort of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts’ (NAFA) BA (Hons) in Contemporary Chinese Theatres to present their latest work, Temporary Chinese Theatres, from 20 to 23 November at the … Continue reading Preview: Temporary Chinese Theatres by Emergency Stairs and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

A new chapter for DECK as they build a new home for photography at Shop–House

In the quiet lanes of Geylang, two carefully restored conservation shophouses have found a new purpose. Behind their pastel facades, the hum of creative energy signals a fresh beginning for Singapore’s photography community. This is Shop–House by DECK — the latest chapter in DECK Photography Art Centre’s ongoing journey to create a permanent home for photography and image-based art. For the next three years, until … Continue reading A new chapter for DECK as they build a new home for photography at Shop–House

Film Fanatic: Celebrate the magic of French cinema as the French Film Festival returns this November

As November arrives, so does a touch of Parisian sparkle. The 41st vOilah! French Film Festival is returning to Singapore, ready to brighten everyday life with big-screen magic from 13 to 30 November 2025. It’s the perfect excuse to trade familiar routines for a little wonder, a little delight, and a whole lot of French flair. This beloved celebration of cinema feels like an annual … Continue reading Film Fanatic: Celebrate the magic of French cinema as the French Film Festival returns this November

Singapore Media Festival 2025 brings you to the heart of the world’s stories

Get ready, Singapore. From 26 November to 7 December 2025, the city is set to become a buzzing creative playground as the 12th Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns in full force. This year promises a vibrant celebration of Asian storytelling, fan culture, and the creator economy, bringing together more than 55,000 filmmakers, creators, industry changemakers, and fans for 12 days of pure inspiration. What makes … Continue reading Singapore Media Festival 2025 brings you to the heart of the world’s stories

Twelve Angry Men, 12 years later: An Interview with Nelson Chia on restaging Nine Years Theatre’s iconic play

A verdict that decides life or death. A clash of prejudice and justice. An intense midnight quarrel leads to the murder of a man. Witnesses take the stand as his 16-year-old son is tried for homicide. With all testimonies against the boy, his fate hangs by a thread as 12 jurors must render the final verdict. In the stifling heat of the jury room, 12 … Continue reading Twelve Angry Men, 12 years later: An Interview with Nelson Chia on restaging Nine Years Theatre’s iconic play

Music Is: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay presents Baybeats 2025

From 30 October to 2 November 2025, Singapore’s waterfront will shake to the rhythms of alternative music as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay presents the 24th edition of Baybeats. This year edition presents a whopping four full days of gigs and acts, all completely free. What was once three days, four stages, a tight lineup has now stretched into something bolder, alongside the festival … Continue reading Music Is: Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay presents Baybeats 2025

Japan: Tokyo’s Biggest Art Adventure is back as Art Week Tokyo returns this November

Tokyo, Japan – This autumn, Japan’s beloved Art Week Tokyo is back. From 5–9 November 2025, over 50 museums, galleries, and cultural spaces across the city will sync up for the citywide event that turns creativity into a travel itinerary. Partnered with Art Basel and now in its fourth and most ambitious edition, the 2025 programme positions Tokyo as one of the most globally connected … Continue reading Japan: Tokyo’s Biggest Art Adventure is back as Art Week Tokyo returns this November

An Interview with the cast of SRT and La Boite Theatre’s ‘Congratulations, Get Rich!’

Fresh from its acclaimed world premiere in Brisbane, Congratulations, Get Rich! makes its Singapore debut this October, a wickedly funny, heartwarming ghost story that celebrates the beautiful, chaotic mess of being alive. Co-produced by La Boite Theatre, Singapore Repertory Theatre, and Sydney Theatre Company, the play follows Mandy, a woman fighting to save her beloved karaoke business, only to have the night take a supernatural … Continue reading An Interview with the cast of SRT and La Boite Theatre’s ‘Congratulations, Get Rich!’

Singapore Design Week 2025 closes with record crowds and participation for SG60 edition

Singapore Design Week 2025 wrapped up in spectacular fashion this September — and if the numbers are anything to go by, the city’s design scene has never been more alive. Over 400,000 visitors poured into four buzzing Design Districts, making this SG60 edition celebrating both design and Singapore’s 60th birthday, a country still constantly reinventing itself. This year’s theme, “Nation by Design”, invited Singaporeans to … Continue reading Singapore Design Week 2025 closes with record crowds and participation for SG60 edition