Preview: Scaredy Kat Presents by Gateway Arts

There’s something quietly powerful about watching your fears play out in front of you—especially when they’re wrapped in story, light, and imagination. This May, Singapore audiences will get exactly that with Scaredy Kat Presents, a new youth theatre production by Gateway Arts. But this isn’t just another stage show, it’s an immersive, multimedia experience that transforms anxiety into something tangible, and ultimately, something hopeful. Inspired … Continue reading Preview: Scaredy Kat Presents by Gateway Arts

Preview: cont·act Dance Festival 2026 (16th edition)

This June, Singapore’s dance calendar welcomes back one of its most transformative festivals, with the 16th edition of cont·act Dance Festival, now with a refreshed identity, a bold international lineup, and an invitation to experience dance beyond categories. Running from 8 to 28 June 2026, the festival unfolds across the iconic Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and other creative spaces, bringing together artists from … Continue reading Preview: cont·act Dance Festival 2026 (16th edition)

Preview: Flipside 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Flipside 2026 returns from 29 May to 7 June as a bold celebration of risk, play and artistic daring. Known for its vibrant mix of circus, physical theatre, puppetry and comedy, the festival invites audiences into a space where uncertainty becomes part of the experience and the thrill. Flipside has always been a festival built on the … Continue reading Preview: Flipside 2026 by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Preview: da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay 2026

This June, da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay marks a long-awaited homecoming as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay welcomes The Royal Ballet back to Singapore for the first time in over two decades. Following the company’s last visit in 2005, this return is both a celebration and a renewal—an encounter with one of the world’s most revered ballet institutions, whose legacy continues to … Continue reading Preview: da:ns focus – Ballet by the Bay 2026

Preview: Broadway Beng 20th Anniversary TWENTY POON PIPI by Dream Academy

If there’s one Singaporean stage icon who has managed to outshine sequins, satire, and even the most dramatic Broadway crescendos, it’s Broadway Beng®. And this July, the larger-than-life persona returns—older, glitzier, and arguably more fabulous than ever. At the centre of it all is Sebastian Tan, the man who has spent two decades perfecting the art of being unapologetically “Beng”, equal parts cheeky, heartfelt, and … Continue reading Preview: Broadway Beng 20th Anniversary TWENTY POON PIPI by Dream Academy

Myles – Soulmate In A Box: An Interview with Inch Chua on how to build the perfect boyfriend

There’s a particular kind of artist who is driven purely by curiosity and follows it all the way down, whether that means learning an entirely new discipline, rethinking their creative language. And in the case of Inch Chua, that means building an AI boyfriend from scratch just to see what might happen. When Myles – Soulmate in a Box first appeared at the Singapore International … Continue reading Myles – Soulmate In A Box: An Interview with Inch Chua on how to build the perfect boyfriend

Preview: Cultural Extravaganza 2026 by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

If you’re looking to refresh your cultural calendar this May, there’s one event quietly shaping up to be a highlight of the season. The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) is bringing back its annual Cultural Extravaganza, and this year’s edition feels less like a formal showcase and more like a vibrant, living snapshot of Singapore’s evolving Chinese arts scene. Running from 7 May to 7 … Continue reading Preview: Cultural Extravaganza 2026 by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Preview: Singapore’s maritime history comes alive at Singapore HeritageFest 2026

There’s something about the sea that feels inseparable from Singapore. Maybe it’s the hum of ships on the horizon, the stories tucked into old piers, or the flavours and cultures that arrived on these shores over centuries. This May, that connection takes centre stage as the Singapore HeritageFest 2026 returns with a sweeping, islandwide celebration of maritime life: past, present, and still unfolding. Running from … Continue reading Preview: Singapore’s maritime history comes alive at Singapore HeritageFest 2026

An Interview with actress Nathania Ong on finding her own voice and reclaiming Éponine in Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular

In Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular, scale is everything: a full orchestra onstage, sweeping projections, and a staging language that expands the musical’s visual and sonic reach. Yet within that enormity, the production’s emotional force hinges on something far more intimate. And doing exactly that is the character of Éponine. Portrayed by Singaporean performer Nathania Ong, the character emerges not as a peripheral tragic … Continue reading An Interview with actress Nathania Ong on finding her own voice and reclaiming Éponine in Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular

★★★★☆ Dance Review: Fase, Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker

Somewhere between trance and precision, Fase keeps turning. Watching Fase, Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich, the signature work of Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, feels less like attending a performance and more like submitting to a condition. It is not something that easily invites a rating. It asks instead for time, attention, and a willingness to sit inside repetition—something that feels … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Dance Review: Fase, Four Movements to the Music of Steve Reich by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker