Preview: The Best of Bill Bryson – Live on Stage by Lateral Productions

If you’ve ever been swept away by Bill Bryson’s wit, wisdom, and ability to make the vastness of science and travel feel like a cozy fireside chat, you’re in for a treat. The beloved author is heading to Singapore with his all-new live tour based on A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0—a complete rewrite of his bestselling popular science classic. On 4 and 5 … Continue reading Preview: The Best of Bill Bryson – Live on Stage by Lateral Productions

Preview: Congratulations, Get Rich! by Singapore Repertory Theatre, La Boite Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company

A karaoke bar. A birthday meltdown. A ghostly mother who won’t stay dead. Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) is proud to present the Singapore premiere of Congratulations, Get Rich!, a bold and hilarious new play written by and starring Singaporean-Australian artist Merlynn Tong. In a first of its kind co-production between Sydney Theatre Company, La Boite Theatre in Brisbane and SRT, this genre-bending comedy opens at … Continue reading Preview: Congratulations, Get Rich! by Singapore Repertory Theatre, La Boite Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company

Preview: Voyage Ksitigarbha 地藏王号 by Toy Factory

Following their production of Moonlit City, Toy Factory returns with a brand new play this December. What happens when eight strangers board the same plane, each carrying their own hopes, burdens, and regrets, only to find themselves hurtling toward the unknown? On board Voyage Ksitigarbha, a fictional flight bound for the mystical Trayastrimsa Island, eight individuals from vastly different walks of life—a journalist, an actor, … Continue reading Preview: Voyage Ksitigarbha 地藏王号 by Toy Factory

Preview: The Divorce Party! by Dream Academy

Forget weddings: in 2025, the most fabulous celebrations are all about freedom. Step aside champagne toasts and first dances; Dream Academy is inviting you to raise a glass to a whole new kind of milestone with The Divorce Party, a riotously funny, scandalously delicious immersive dining experience set at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. This isn’t just dinner and a show — it’s an all-out … Continue reading Preview: The Divorce Party! by Dream Academy

★★★★☆ Concert Review: The River Remembers by Ding Yi Music Company

Ding Yi Music Company’s SG60 tribute pays tribute to the Singapore River, with Sharon Au at the fore. A quiet, gentle river, yet her lifeblood runs deep and wide. That is the portrayal of the Singapore River in Ding Yi Music Company’s The River Remembers, an SG60-themed concert focusing on the river’s history and significance. From the very first notes, the concert traces a reflective … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Concert Review: The River Remembers by Ding Yi Music Company

Preview: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi by FANE Productions

This February, Singapore food lovers will have the rare chance to spend an evening with one of the world’s most influential culinary voices: Yotam Ottolenghi. The celebrated chef, restaurateur, and bestselling author will appear live on stage at the Capitol Theatre on Monday, 9 February 2026, for an event that promises to be a true feast for the senses. Renowned for his vibrant, vegetable-forward approach … Continue reading Preview: An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi by FANE Productions

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

Preview: da:ns focus – CAN – Connect Asia Now (2025) by Esplanade

The third edition of the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay’s da:ns focus – Connect Asia Now (CAN) takes place over a weekend this September, presenting three works that push the boundaries of dance, and uniting the unique perspectives of artists from the Asia Pacific. Imagining the future through dance, watch as Antony Hamilton, Choy Ka Fai and Pichet Klunchun reimagine the limitations and potentials of physical … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus – CAN – Connect Asia Now (2025) by Esplanade

Preview: Beauty and the Beast – The Musical by Disney Theatrical Group and Base Entertainment Asia

Disney Theatrical Group is thrilled to announce Shubshri Kandiah and Brendan Xavier in the lead roles of Belle and the Beast when Disney’s Beauty and the Beast makes its only stop in Asia, here in Singapore at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 11 December 2025 for a strictly limited season. “The excitement we felt in the audition room when Brendan and Shubshri performed for us was electric. These two extraordinary young performers have brought fresh life to these iconic roles, … Continue reading Preview: Beauty and the Beast – The Musical by Disney Theatrical Group and Base Entertainment Asia

The Studios 2025: An Interview with The Theatre Practice on ‘Pickle Party’ and sustainable theatre

How much of a pickle are we in when it comes to sustainability and climate change? It all feels like a bit of a crisis, but in the meantime, the solution just might be…pickling? This September, the Esplanade’s The Studios 2025 rounds off with Pickle Party by The Theatre Practice (Practice), which places the audience at a pickling workshop within a performance. Originally staged as … Continue reading The Studios 2025: An Interview with The Theatre Practice on ‘Pickle Party’ and sustainable theatre