Arts of Hong Kong: Charles & Keith collaborates with Singaporean artist Robert Zhao for ‘Museum of Everything Else’ installation

HONG KONG – Singaporean contemporary artist Robert Zhao Renhui brings a poignant exploration of urban nature to the heart of Hong Kong with Museum of Everything Else, an immersive installation presented in collaboration with CHARLES & KEITH at their Fashion Walk store in Causeway Bay. Zhao, known for his unique blend of art and ecological inquiry, draws upon his time spent tracking Hong Kong’s urban … Continue reading Arts of Hong Kong: Charles & Keith collaborates with Singaporean artist Robert Zhao for ‘Museum of Everything Else’ installation

Review: The Lost Lending Library by Punchdrunk Enrichment

Punchdrunk makes its Singapore debut with an immersive show for young audiences, and conjuring up the magic of storytelling. Making a name for themselves as masters of sprawling, immersive theatre, UK’s Punchdrunk brings its educational wing to Singapore for the first time, with their children’s theatre show The Lost Lending Library at the Esplanade, focusing on crafting a sprawling world where storytelling takes centrestage. Playing … Continue reading Review: The Lost Lending Library by Punchdrunk Enrichment

★★★★☆ Review: Wicked (2025) by Base Entertainment Asia

Theatrical sorcery, an unforgettable soundtrack, and sheer spectacle keeps this Australian touring cast defying gravity. Wicked has long ascended to the ranks of musical theatre royalty, with legions of fans who know every song by heart. Now, two decades after its debut, this Australian touring production at Marina Bay Sands proves why the show continues to captivate. With its blend of steampunk aesthetics, stunning costumes, … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: Wicked (2025) by Base Entertainment Asia

IMBA Theatre set to transform Singapore’s cultural landscape with imaginative, multi-sensory experiences

IMBA Theatre, the first venue of its kind dedicated to large-scale, immersive experiences in Singapore, will launch by the end of 2025. It will be the latest attraction at Gardens by the Bay when it opens its doors in December.  It is presented by IMBA, short for ‘Immersive Media Based Arts’, a new entity by homegrown edutainment group H&B, and aims to create a world … Continue reading IMBA Theatre set to transform Singapore’s cultural landscape with imaginative, multi-sensory experiences

Dance with Me: cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival 2025 – Paths That Bind Us

This June, cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival is back, and marks a milestone 15th edition with the theme Paths That Bind Us, a festival-long reflection on the relationships, collaborations, and artistic journeys that have shaped its legacy and paves the way for its future. Running from 13–29 June 2025, this landmark edition, presented by The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company, amplifies Singapore’s presence in the international … Continue reading Dance with Me: cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival 2025 – Paths That Bind Us

Dance with Me: re:intertwining by T.H.E Dance Company

T.H.E Dance Company invites audiences to experience re: intertwining, a compelling exploration of identity, collaboration, and coexistence. This experimental cross-disciplinary dance production will run from 4—6 April 2025 at the Esplanade Theatre Studio. re: intertwining dissolves boundaries between dance, sound, light, and voice in a space where creation is alive. Directed and choreographed by Kuik Swee Boon, this exploratory work gathers T.H.E’s dance artists with … Continue reading Dance with Me: re:intertwining by T.H.E Dance Company

Preview: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025 – More Than Ever

The annual Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns from 16 May to 1 June with the theme More Than Ever. Organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) and commissioned by the National Arts Council (NAC), this 2025 edition of Singapore’s pinnacle performing arts festival presents a dynamic line-up that spotlights Singapore’s cultural vitality and boldness in defining its present and its vision for the future. … Continue reading Preview: Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025 – More Than Ever

★★★★☆ Review: A Doll’s House, Part 2 by Pangdemonium!

The past comes knocking, as Pangdemonium tackles the resounding fallout from the dramatic decision made by one of Ibsen’s most iconic heroines. Nora Helmer is perhaps one of theatre’s most iconic heroines of all times, famed for daring to fight back against oppressive, conservative Norwegian society by walking out on her family, slamming the door behind to pursue her independence, in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: A Doll’s House, Part 2 by Pangdemonium!

★★★★☆ Review: The Heart of Jun – Memories of Zhaojun by Siong Leng Musical Association

Theatre meets Nanyin to deliver a woefully beautiful tale of history and the distances we cross to forge better lives. Siong Leng Musical Association has always been innovative in their approach towards bringing traditional Nanyin music into contemporary times, and as a key part of Chinese culture, finds a perfect opportunity to take their artistry even further with the support of the Esplanade during the … Continue reading ★★★★☆ Review: The Heart of Jun – Memories of Zhaojun by Siong Leng Musical Association

An Interview with Pangdemonium on staging the dramedy of confrontation in ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’

Across the many great works of theatre in the literary canon, Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House possesses an iconic ending scene that ranks among the very best, with a door slamming shut as protagonist Nora Helmer walks away from her husband and children, choosing herself over the constraints of 19th-century domesticity. But what happens to those left behind after that exit? What does it mean … Continue reading An Interview with Pangdemonium on staging the dramedy of confrontation in ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’