★★★★★ Theatre Review: The Cherry Orchard (벚꽃동산) by Simon Stone and LG Arts Center (South Korea)

Chekhov’s final play gets adapted in the form of a modern K-drama, anchored by a stellar cast led by the impeccable Doyeon Jeon. In Simon Stone’s The Cherry Orchard, Chekhov’s final play finds a new home and new angles to its heartbreak, as it navigates the quiet violence of time and the cruelty of progress against he sleek, ever-changing skyline of modern Korea. In Stone’s … Continue reading ★★★★★ Theatre Review: The Cherry Orchard (벚꽃동산) by Simon Stone and LG Arts Center (South Korea)

Monet, Renoir, Cézanne and more on display at National Gallery Singapore’s landmark ‘Into the Modern – Impressionism from MFA, Boston’ exhibition

This November, Singapore becomes the unlikely capital of Impressionism in Asia. In an unprecedented partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA Boston), National Gallery Singapore presents Into the Modern: Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Southeast Asia’s largest-ever presentation of French Impressionism, making it one of the most significant art events the region has ever seen. Opening 14th November 2025, the … Continue reading Monet, Renoir, Cézanne and more on display at National Gallery Singapore’s landmark ‘Into the Modern – Impressionism from MFA, Boston’ exhibition

Preview: Disney Announces the Full Cast for the Asia Premiere of Beauty and the Beast

Disney Theatrical Group is thrilled to announce the full cast for the Asia Premiere of Beauty and the Beast, including the roles of Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs Potts, Babette, Madame, Gaston, Le Fou and Maurice. This new production of Beauty and the Beast will make its only stop in Asia at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands from 11 December 2025 to 25 January 2026.  Rohan Browne will … Continue reading Preview: Disney Announces the Full Cast for the Asia Premiere of Beauty and the Beast

Arts of Malaysia: KL Art Book Fair 2025 celebrates fair’s 5th edition with over 125 local and international exhibitors

Bigger than ever, the Kuala Lumpur Art Book Fair (KLABF) is back for its fifth edition to honour the city’s vibrant artist-run culture and self-publishing scene. KLABF 2025 invites artists, designers, illustrators, writers, photographers, printmakers, independent publishers, alongside enthusiasts from Malaysia and beyond to gather under one roof for an exciting three-day celebration of the art book community. Founded in 2021, the KLABF is an … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: KL Art Book Fair 2025 celebrates fair’s 5th edition with over 125 local and international exhibitors

Arts of Malaysia: Jit Murad’s ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends by Dramalab

As part of JitFest2025, a year-long celebration honouring the life and legacy of one of Malaysia’s most beloved playwrights, Dramalab proudly presents ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends, a rediscovered “lost play” by the late Jit Murad. Directed by Dato’ Zahim Albakri, this darkly humorous and psychologically layered murder mystery promises to be one of JitFest’s most anticipated highlights. The show will run for only one … Continue reading Arts of Malaysia: Jit Murad’s ENTOURAGE – Murder Amongst Friends by Dramalab

Singapore Art Week 2026 promises arts of the future

As Singapore Art Week (SAW) turns fourteen, the city-state is once again poised to transform into a sprawling canvas for contemporary art. From 22 to 31 January 2026, more than a hundred programmes, ranging from international exhibitions and art fairs to experimental tech collaborations and public installations—will ignite the island’s museums, galleries, and streets. Organised by the National Arts Council (NAC) and supported by the … Continue reading Singapore Art Week 2026 promises arts of the future

Preview: Singapore Fringe Festival 2026 tackles representation across four productions

The Singapore Fringe Festival returns in January 2026, now as a crowdfunded independent festival. Now in its 22nd edition, Fringe 2026 will feature an inspiring and thought-provoking line-up of events by Singapore and international artists that address the theme of Represent, both as an issue explored in the works, as well as a play on the representation of the Fringe. Since its inaugural edition in … Continue reading Preview: Singapore Fringe Festival 2026 tackles representation across four productions

Sammy Virji Debuts Asia Tour with stops In Singapore, Hong Kong & Kuala Lumpur

Sammy Virji has announced his highly anticipated debut Asia Tour, with shows in Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur in November. Venues across Asia will play host to the unrivalled energy of a Virji crowd, a milestone moment for the artist at the forefront of UKG’s global resurgence. 2025 has already seen Sammy’s meteoric rise hit new heights: from pulling one of the biggest crowds … Continue reading Sammy Virji Debuts Asia Tour with stops In Singapore, Hong Kong & Kuala Lumpur

★★★☆☆ Concert Review: Battle Scores by Ding Yi Music Company

Music meets martial arts as Ding Yi mixes genres in their newest experimental concert. In troubled times, heroes emerge, and in Battle Scores, Ding Yi Music Company reminds us that collaboration remains one of art’s greatest strengths. Co-presented with the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, this imaginative concert fuses Chinese chamber music with theatrical storytelling, creating a world where music and martial arts collide. Conducted by … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Concert Review: Battle Scores by Ding Yi Music Company

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)