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

Beauty and the Beast Cast Charms during Asia Launch at ArtScience Museum in Singapore

With a royal purple carpet rolled out under the glow of the ArtScience Museum’s iconic petals, the Singapore launch of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast felt like stepping straight into a fairytale. Ahead of its Asia premiere this December, the evening offered an intimate yet dazzling glimpse into the magic to come, complete with live music, glittering costumes, and the show’s stars themselves, whose chemistry … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast Cast Charms during Asia Launch at ArtScience Museum in Singapore

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!’

Deadly Disco brings Singapore’s Biggest Halloween Rave with headliners Romy (from The xx), Flight Facilities, Hot Chip and more

If you thought Halloween in Singapore was all about plastic fangs and pumpkin cocktails, think again. This October 31st, the city’s most creative collectives are joining forces to resurrect the dance floor at Pasir Panjang Power Station for Deadly Disco — a hauntingly glamorous rave-meets-theatre experience that’s already being dubbed Singapore’s biggest Halloween party. Expect a night where mirror balls meet the macabre, and sequins … Continue reading Deadly Disco brings Singapore’s Biggest Halloween Rave with headliners Romy (from The xx), Flight Facilities, Hot Chip and more

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

Pangdemonium’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and stars Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Zachary Pang

Broadway’s most celebrated new musical, Kimberly Akimbo, lands at Singapore’s Victoria Theatre this October to close Pangdemonium’s 2025 season. Winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, this new production by Pangdemonium is pulling out all the stops, providing a rare blend of humour, heartbreak, and humanity. At its heart is Kimberly Levaco, a 16-year-old girl with a rare ageing condition that makes her … Continue reading Pangdemonium’s ‘Kimberly Akimbo’: An Interview with director Tracie Pang, and stars Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Zachary Pang

Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 set to put the spotlight on Singapore, championing local films in a changing world

For 12 days this November, cinema lovers will once again gather in darkened halls, to watch films together and feel alive in a shared moment of storytelling. The 36th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) returns from 26th November to 7th December 2025, and this year’s edition promises something special: a powerful, unapologetic spotlight on local Singaporean voices. More than 30 local films, including features, shorts, … Continue reading Film Fanatic: SGIFF 2025 set to put the spotlight on Singapore, championing local films in a changing world

Art What!: REDred 2025 Exhibition by Geoff Ang

At the intersection of light, discipline, and daring, Leica Camera presents REDred 2025, a new immersive exhibition by acclaimed photographer Geoff Ang. On display from 3 October to 12 November 2025, the Leica Store South Beach Quarter transforms into an interactive space where art becomes an experience. Anchoring the official launch of Ang’s new book, Inside the Mind of a Photographer, REDred 2025 redefines what … Continue reading Art What!: REDred 2025 Exhibition by Geoff Ang

Bangkok Art Biennale 2026: Angels and Mara set to invigorate the Thai capital with soul-stirring art

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Next year, Bangkok will awaken once more as a living gallery, appropriate for a city where art glimmers through temple spires, flows along the river, and breathes in the rhythm of its streets. From 29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027, the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) returns for its fifth edition, inviting the world to witness how contemporary art can both illuminate … Continue reading Bangkok Art Biennale 2026: Angels and Mara set to invigorate the Thai capital with soul-stirring art

An Interview with the writers of The Necessary Stage’s ‘SG Insecure’: An SG60 play examining Singapore’s past, present and future

This October, The Necessary Stage (TNS) premieres SG Insecure, promising a bold new work about nationhood, belonging, and the contradictions that come with being Singaporean at a pivotal juncture in our history. As Singapore marks 60 years of independence amidst an era of global uncertainty, most other companies and organisations would find it a time of celebration. Instead, SG Insecure chooses to interrogate the stories … Continue reading An Interview with the writers of The Necessary Stage’s ‘SG Insecure’: An SG60 play examining Singapore’s past, present and future