Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Wang Ping-Hsiang on representing violence in performance and karaoke in ‘Retina Manoeuvre’

When audiences first encountered Retina Manoeuvre in its early work-in-progress, few could have guessed that the performance would later tour Europe, gathering deeply personal responses from audiences who recognised themselves, despite having no connection to Taiwan at all. The project began far from the solo, autobiographical form it eventually took. Taiwanese artist and creator Ping-Hsiang Wang recalls that the original proposal involved three performers and … Continue reading Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Wang Ping-Hsiang on representing violence in performance and karaoke in ‘Retina Manoeuvre’

Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Woody Avenue on normalising queerness and representing love in ‘A Lesbian Love Story: The Musical’

When theatre-makers Rosie McGowan and Kluane Saunders first started writing a musical about a woman trying to create the happiest lesbian love story ever put on stage, they didn’t realise they were also building a company. “The idea for the production came first and the company came after,” Rosie laughs. “A lot of people asked who was the company behind it, and we thought, oh, … Continue reading Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Woody Avenue on normalising queerness and representing love in ‘A Lesbian Love Story: The Musical’

Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Haresh Sharma, Grace Kalaiselvi, and Jaspreet Kaur Sekhon on representing disability onstage in ‘Invisible’

Set against the seemingly ordinary backdrop of a hotel workplace, Invisible begins with a simple premise: Malini, a young disabled woman, starts her new job as a cleaner determined to do well. When a guest’s prized possession goes missing, the incident sets off a chain of events that reveals the hidden struggles, quiet tensions, and unseen disabilities carried by those involved. Written by award-winning playwright … Continue reading Singapore Fringe Festival 2026: An Interview with Haresh Sharma, Grace Kalaiselvi, and Jaspreet Kaur Sekhon on representing disability onstage in ‘Invisible’

Preview: OH! Moonstone Art Walk – Everything Changes, Everything Stays the Same

In Singapore, change is often framed as progress. New buildings rise, neighbourhoods shift, and familiar streets quietly become something else. But what happens to the memories, habits, and lives that once filled those spaces? This January, OH! Open House returns with a new edition of its much-loved artwalk, and this time, it’s tucked away in a location most people have probably never noticed. OH! Moonstone … Continue reading Preview: OH! Moonstone Art Walk – Everything Changes, Everything Stays the Same

Dream Academy extends run of ‘The Divorce Party!’ into January 2026

Dream Academy’s celebrated production The Divorce Party is excited to announce an extended run from 19 January in the new year. The collaboration with The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore has received rave reviews from media and audiences alike. If you’ve missed out on the family drama, now’s your chance to grab tickets and tune into the piping-hot tea! “This is one special Divorce Party, because … Continue reading Dream Academy extends run of ‘The Divorce Party!’ into January 2026

Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Palace Museum Announces Optimised Exhibition Arrangements for “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums”

HONG KONG – Since opening to the public on 20 November, the Hong Kong Palace Museum’s (HKPM) special exhibition “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” (“Ancient Egypt Unveiled”) has welcomed over 60,000 visitors over the first three weeks. Jointly organised by the HKPM and the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt, the exhibition is proudly supported by Bank of China (Hong Kong), the Museum’s Strategic Partner, with Cathay and UnionPay International as the Major … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Hong Kong Palace Museum Announces Optimised Exhibition Arrangements for “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums”

Explore choice, conflict, and cages at POP MART’s ‘SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Showcase’ at the National Museum of Singapore

At the National Museum of Singapore this December, visitors are invited into a world that feels at once startlingly surreal and intimately familiar. SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE, the international debut of the cult-favourite character’s immersive showcase, asks a disarming question: What cages do we build for ourselves—and what keeps us from leaving them? For its creator, Chinese artist Xiong Miao, Singapore was always the right place for … Continue reading Explore choice, conflict, and cages at POP MART’s ‘SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE Showcase’ at the National Museum of Singapore

SGIFF 2025 draws to a close with 44 sold-out screenings and 33% increase in tickets sold

The Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF), part of the Singapore Media Festival 2025 hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), closed its 36th edition on a historic high on 7 December, setting a new festival record with 44 sold-out screenings. For the third consecutive year, SGIFF achieved a new box office record, with ticket sales rising 33% from 2024. This year, the festival also saw its strongest turnout with a 28.7% increase in participation compared to last year, marking the festival’s strongest … Continue reading SGIFF 2025 draws to a close with 44 sold-out screenings and 33% increase in tickets sold

An Interview with Dr Louis Ng, Director, Hong Kong Palace Museum and Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General, Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) of Egypt on the museum’s landmark Ancient Egypt Unveiled exhibition

HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s cultural landscape has taken a giant step into the world of ancient civilisations with the grand opening of the Hong Kong Palace Museum’s (HKPM) latest special exhibition, “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums”. Opening to the public on 20 November 2025 and running through 31 August 2026, the exhibition marks the first time a major collection of Egyptian artefacts … Continue reading An Interview with Dr Louis Ng, Director, Hong Kong Palace Museum and Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General, Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) of Egypt on the museum’s landmark Ancient Egypt Unveiled exhibition

Preview: Cirque du Soleil – Kooza (2026) by Mast Entertainment and Lushington Entertainments

After seven years, Cirque du Soleil is coming back to Singapore, and it’s bringing one of its most beloved shows. KOOZA, the dazzling Big Top spectacular that blends heart-stopping acrobatics with whimsical storytelling, will set up its iconic tent at Bayfront Event Space from 6th February to 19th March 2026. Fresh from a sold-out run in Hong Kong and a vibrant tour across South Korea, … Continue reading Preview: Cirque du Soleil – Kooza (2026) by Mast Entertainment and Lushington Entertainments