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Performing arts

Theatre review

Post-apocalyptic humanity burns brightly in stunning and near-perfect sci-fi theatre The Sun

Taiwanese company 4 Chairs Theatre ignites a classic Japanese fable of sun-fearing humans.
Taiwanese company 4 Chairs Theatre ignites a classic Japanese fable of sun-fearing humans.

Concert review

Pianist Congyu Wang’s big technique let down by odd interpretative mannerisms

Singapore-born France-based pianist Congyu Wang gave a recital at the Victoria Concert Hall on Feb 27.
Singapore-born France-based pianist Congyu Wang gave a recital at the Victoria Concert Hall on Feb 27.

Japanese students perform kabuki scene in English in front of international audience

The students performed under the instruction of kabuki actor Nakamura Kazutaro – who undertook a similar role for the blockbuster film Kokuho.
The students performed under the instruction of kabuki actor Nakamura Kazutaro – who undertook a similar role for the blockbuster film Kokuho.

Theatre review

Heartfelt and soulful LauZone explores the migrant experience through Babel’s tower of languages

Composer and singer Anna Lo with performer Rick Lau in LauZone, part of the Esplanade's Huayi festival.
Composer and singer Anna Lo with performer Rick Lau in LauZone, part of the Esplanade's Huayi festival.

2026 Singapore theatre season

6 shows to catch for 2026 Singapore theatre season, from Lord Of The Flies to The Christians

Almost all the shows are eligible for SG Culture Pass credits.
Almost all the shows are eligible for SG Culture Pass credits.

2026 Singapore theatre season

Two popular favourites from Theatre Practice and Checkpoint

(From left) Amsden Huang makes his musical debut as Lao Jiu in The Theatre Practice's Lao Jiu: The Musical, Secondary: The Musical by Checkpoint Theatre.
(From left) Amsden Huang makes his musical debut as Lao Jiu in The Theatre Practice's Lao Jiu: The Musical, Secondary: The Musical by Checkpoint Theatre.

2026 Singapore theatre season

Director Chong Tze Chien examines power and tyranny in his take on Lord Of The Flies

Director Chong Tze Chien (centre) and the cast of Lord Of The Flies.
Director Chong Tze Chien (centre) and the cast of Lord Of The Flies.

2026 Singapore theatre season

The Christians director Glen Goei almost chose full-time church ministry over theatre

Singaporean theatremaker and film director Glen Goei, 63, is directing American playwright Lucas Hnath's The Christians.
Singaporean theatremaker and film director Glen Goei, 63, is directing American playwright Lucas Hnath's The Christians.

2026 Singapore theatre season

Inch Chua and Benjamin Kheng star in Pangdemonium’s Chekhov adaptation Force Majeure

Director Tracie Pang (right) with the cast of Force Majeure.
Director Tracie Pang (right) with the cast of Force Majeure.

2026 Singapore theatre season

Nine Years Theatre on comedy of bad manners God Of Carnage: ‘Civility comes at a huge cost’

The cast of Nine Years Theatre's staging of God Of Carnage includes (from left) Tay Kong Hui, Cavin Soh, Oon Shu An and Mia Chee.
The cast of Nine Years Theatre's staging of God Of Carnage includes (from left) Tay Kong Hui, Cavin Soh, Oon Shu An and Mia Chee.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.