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An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between

Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga returns to Singapore this March, marking a long-awaited homecoming to the Esplanade stage. Last seen here in 2019 in concert and as the delightfully macabre Mrs Lovett in Singapore Repertory Theatre’s Sweeney Todd, Salonga’s relationship with Singapore audiences has long been one of affection and familiarity. Now, she’s back not to conquer new territory, but as … Continue reading An Interview with musical legend and superstar Lea Salonga on Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between

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A Dream of Red Mansions: An Interview with the dancers and choreographer of National Ballet of China’s acclaimed ballet adaptation of the classic tale 

When audiences step into A Dream of Red Mansions this March, they will be entering a world suspended somewhere between memory and dream. The ballet, performed by the National Ballet of China, transforms one of China’s most beloved literary works into a lyrical stage experience. Inspired by Cao Xueqin’s 18th-century novel, the production blends classical ballet vocabulary with Chinese movement aesthetics to evoke a fragile … Continue reading A Dream of Red Mansions: An Interview with the dancers and choreographer of National Ballet of China’s acclaimed ballet adaptation of the classic tale 

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Arts, Music, Review, Singapore

Concert Review: Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert by Ding Yi Music Company

The Lunar New Year is a time of reunion, celebration, and hopeful beginnings. At the Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert, Ding Yi Music Company ushered in the festive season with warmth, vitality, and musical flair. Presented in collaboration with the China Cultural Centre in Singapore, the evening brought together Ding Yi’s musicians alongside guest artists from Hong Kong’s Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble and … Continue reading Concert Review: Go Local! Happy Chinese New Year Concert by Ding Yi Music Company

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Art What!, design, Singapore

Design: Singapore’s “Prototype Island” lands at Milan Design Week 2026

Every April, the global design world descends on Milan Design Week, where ideas about how we live, work and shape the future spill out across galleries, palazzos and hidden courtyards in Brera Design District. In 2026, Singapore is arriving with a bold proposition: what if an entire nation could function as a prototype? Enter Prototype Island, a new exhibition by DesignSingapore Council, presenting Singapore as … Continue reading Design: Singapore’s “Prototype Island” lands at Milan Design Week 2026

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Art What!, design, Singapore

Design: DesignSingapore Council launches Design Masterplan 2035 in April

In Singapore, design has long been associated with sleek skylines, thoughtful public housing, and the seamless efficiency of daily life. But a new vision is taking shape, one that moves design beyond objects and aesthetics, and into the way people think, live, and relate to one another. Propelling this shift is the DesignSingapore Council’s upcoming Design Masterplan 2035, a roadmap that reimagines design not as … Continue reading Design: DesignSingapore Council launches Design Masterplan 2035 in April

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Arts, party, Preview

Dance the night away as Armenian Street comes alive with the Peranakan Museum’s Armenian Street Party

This March, one of Singapore’s most vibrant heritage celebrations returns to the city centre. From 13 to 15 March 2026, the Peranakan Museum will transform Armenian Street into a lively cultural playground as the Armenian Street Party marks its 10th edition with three evenings of performances, food, art, and interactive experiences. Running daily from 5pm to 10pm, the festival invites visitors to wander through a … Continue reading Dance the night away as Armenian Street comes alive with the Peranakan Museum’s Armenian Street Party

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Music: Ding Yi Music Company Appoints Tay Zhi Wen as New General Manager

Ding Yi Music Company has appointed Tay Zhi Wen as its new General Manager, effective 1 March 2026. Her appointment marks a new chapter in the company’s continued artistic and organisational development. As General Manager, Zhi Wen will work closely with the Board, Artistic Leadership, musicians and staff to advance the ensemble’s artistic vision while strengthening the organisational capabilities to support its evolving practice. Zhi … Continue reading Music: Ding Yi Music Company Appoints Tay Zhi Wen as New General Manager

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Civility Falls Apart: An Interview with director Nelson Chia and the cast of Nine Years Theatre’s God of Carnage 《杀戮之神》

At the start of Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage, everything looks reasonable. Veronica has prepared food. Michael has arranged the living room. Annette arrives determined to be gracious. Alan, distracted by his phone, still shows up. Four adults sit down to discuss their sons’ playground conflict calmly, civilly, like responsible people should. That the evening collapses into chaos feels less like a shock than a … Continue reading Civility Falls Apart: An Interview with director Nelson Chia and the cast of Nine Years Theatre’s God of Carnage 《杀戮之神》

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Arts, Music, Preview

Music: Piano Prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee Returns Home with third instalment of Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle

On 23 May 2026, an extraordinary musical homecoming will unfold at the Esplanade Concert Hall. Singapore’s rising piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee returns to the stage for the third instalment of his ambitious Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle — an eight-part artistic journey that will eventually see him perform all 32 piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven. For Mikkel, the concert marks more than another recital. … Continue reading Music: Piano Prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee Returns Home with third instalment of Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle

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Singapore’s Classical Music Season Heats Up with a New Singapore International Piano Festival Director and a Farewell to Maestro Hans Graf

Singapore’s classical music calendar is shaping up to be an especially meaningful one this year. From a new artistic vision at the Singapore International Piano Festival to a heartfelt farewell for a beloved music director, the coming months promise a vibrant mix of world-class performances, family-friendly experiences, and artistic collaborations across the city. One of Asia’s most celebrated piano festivals enters a new era this … Continue reading Singapore’s Classical Music Season Heats Up with a New Singapore International Piano Festival Director and a Farewell to Maestro Hans Graf

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