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

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

★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

Put on your detective hats while dabbling in codes and keys as Sight Lines brings back their hit theatrical escape game. Whether it’s a one-minute brain teaser or an elaborate escape room, there’s just something about solving puzzles and mysteries that scratches an itch we all have. And when you meld that with the engagement of live performance and theatre, then you’ve got yourself a … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Theatre Review: Crack The Case – The Dreamcatcher by Sight Lines Entertainment

An Interview with Teater Ekamatra on ‘Yusof’, Singapore’s first president, and the man behind the name

During a 1961 National Day mass rally, a man by the name of Yusof Ishak stood before the nation and delivered a watershed speech that galvanised the nation towards unity and solidarity. It was a bold vision for a young country emerging from centuries of colonial rule and only beginning to imagine itself as independent, and four years on, that very gifted man would go … Continue reading An Interview with Teater Ekamatra on ‘Yusof’, Singapore’s first president, and the man behind the name

★★☆☆☆ Film Review: We Can Save The World!!! dir. Chai Hong Cheng

Rare local sci-fi film fumbles the funny despite strong efforts from the cast. Singapore hasn’t had many science fiction films, perhaps because our regional storytelling often leans toward fantasy or the supernatural. In that sense, We Can Save The World!!! is a bold undertaking, pioneering a genre that’s still vastly underexplored here. In a small arts industry like ours, even completing a feature-length film is … Continue reading ★★☆☆☆ Film Review: We Can Save The World!!! dir. Chai Hong Cheng

Singapore’s Nathania Ong Joins stellar Cast of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Nick Grace Management and Base Entertainment Asia, are delighted to announce initial casting for Boublil and Schönberg’s LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Due to phenomenal demand, a final 3-weeks of performances have been added. The production will now run from 24 March 2026, with its final performance on 10 May 2026.  Tickets for the … Continue reading Singapore’s Nathania Ong Joins stellar Cast of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular

Sight Lines Entertainment’s The Dreamcatcher: An Interview with co-creator and writer/director Krish Natarajan

This October, Sight Lines Entertainment returns with the fourth edition of Crack the Case, the immersive theatrical escape game series that has captivated audiences since 2023. In its latest instalment, The Dreamcatcher, invites participants into the fractured subconscious of a brilliant scientist in a futuristic biotech city, where puzzles, performances, and choices intertwine to shape the story, with an experience that promises a thrilling blend … Continue reading Sight Lines Entertainment’s The Dreamcatcher: An Interview with co-creator and writer/director Krish Natarajan

T:>Works and National Gallery Singapore co-produce 24‑Hour Playwriting Competition 2025 to celebrate milestone anniversaries

At the intersection of two milestone anniversaries, T:>Works celebrates 40 years and National Gallery Singapore marks its 10th with a co-production of the 24-Hour Playwriting Competition 2025 and post-competition Dramatised Reading in 2026. The Competition will happen from 15 November 2025, 11am to 16 November 2025, 11am at National Gallery Singapore, joining T:>Works as the programme’s Venue and Programme Partner. A T:>Works legacy programme since … Continue reading T:>Works and National Gallery Singapore co-produce 24‑Hour Playwriting Competition 2025 to celebrate milestone anniversaries

Preview: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Base Entertainment Asia

Tickets for Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY are now on sale. Presented by Base Entertainment Asia, in association with Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, Willy Wonka’s fantastical chocolate factory will make its first stop in Southeast Asia at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, from 19 May 2026 for a strictly limited season. Audiences of all ages, and nostalgic fans of the book and movies, are invited to secure … Continue reading Preview: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Base Entertainment Asia

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