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Singapore International Festival of Arts 2024

17 May – 2 June 2024: SIFA’s prime offerings encompassing new commissions, fresh iterations of works, and the presentation of outstanding works from around the world and Singapore.

Olafur Eliasson: Your Curious Journey

10 May – 22 September 2024: Check out the first major solo exhibition in Southeast Asia dedicated to the work of Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson.

“Hamilton” at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore

19 April – 26 May 2024: Watch the iconic musical that’s brought to audiences in Singapore by BASE Entertainment Asia.

“Plastic: Remaking Our World” at National Museum of Singapore

27 January – 23 June 2024: Uncover the evolution of plastic at a special travelling exhibition by the Vitra Design Museum, V&A Dundee and MAAT.

“Little Shop of Horrors” by Sing’theatre

Sing’theatre presents “Little Shop of Horrors”, a classic, fun, and family-friendly musical that is sure to delight audiences of all ages this April.

“How I Learned To Drive” by The Esplanade

The Esplanade presents its April 2024 theatre production that’s part of The Studios: TRIP programme, a platform showcasing work by early-career directors.

50 Firms with Best Interior Designers and Renovation Contractors in Singapore (2024)

Looking for trusted professionals to design your living space? We’ve listed some of the best interior designers for your home in Singapore.

Shrey Bhargava: Celebrating the Improvements in Quality Roles for Minority Actors in Singapore

“If you are dedicated, resilient and have thick skin. If the art you make – as an actor, musician, singer or dancer – brings you and the people around you joy, then all I can say is be really, really good at what you do. Let your work speak for you.”

Hirfan Romzi: Looking at a Game of Chess as a Metaphor for Life

The Founder of Aliwal Chess Club talks about how their community gatherings are never just about playing chess. “When you play chess, everything happens within those 64 squares….

Singapore Sci-fi Film Review: “Solitude” by Vikneshwaran Silva

The award-winning filmmaker tackles the issue of seniors living and dying alone at home in a world that’s increasingly dependent on AI.

Singapore Theatre Review: “Tender Submission” by Lucas Ho

Online Editor Arman Shah pens his thoughts on “Tender Submission”, the latest play that’s proudly staged by Checkpoint Theatre.

Playwright Lucas Ho Has a Deeper Conversation with Arman Shah

In episode 01 of our brand new podcast “Deeper Conversation with Arman Shah”, Lucas Ho talks about his latest play “Tender Submission” that’s presented by Checkpoint Theatre.

Siti Khalijah: How a Shy Girl From ITE Found Her Passion and Calling in Acting and Theatre

“Being a part of the musical felt amazing, because as ITE students, we were already looked at as the black sheep of society. So there was this genuine sense of unity; this sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. Everyone in the production really looked out for one another.”

Niranjan Pandian: Music Offers Solace to Gifted Musician Who Suffers from Painful Skin Condition

“Everyone was born for a reason, and mine is to help the next generation discover themselves through music. Identity is the safeguard against low self-esteem, and everything I’m doing now is to help the youths find their voice.”

Review: “Brown Boys Don’t Tell Jokes” by Checkpoint Theatre

Playwright Myle Yan Tay takes an intimate look at the realities and conundrums faced by Malay and Indian men in Singapore.

Jeff Lai: Finding Joy in Sketching Portraits of Strangers in Public

“I decided to sketch strangers as a hobby because I wanted to see their reaction when I gave the drawing to them. With paid work, the client already knows what to expect, and I more or less know how they might react. There’s no element of surprise. But with strangers?”

Yiming: Wildly Talented Ink Artist on Balancing Art with Medical School

“When I got into medical school, I did a lot of soul-searching and concluded that art is something I want to do long-term. It would be nice if I was able to practise as a doctor, but also have the balls to call myself an artist. That was the ultimate aspiration; the ultimate goal.”

Jason Wee: Spreading the Love of Singapore Literature from the City Centre to the Heartlands

“What I really like doing, especially through ‘Textures’, is to develop the relationship between parent and child through reading. Nighttime reading is something I personally enjoyed and miss doing with my son, although we don’t do it anymore because he’s already grown up.”

Zaihar: Dancer Shows Youths Anything is Possible with Hard Work

“You know, there’s this stereotype that Malays are lazy. So, when I get selected by key figures in the dance industry to represent Singapore at international competitions, I am very proud to show that Singaporeans can make it. It makes me prouder to be Malay as well.”

Calleen Koh: Award-Winning Filmmaker Talks About Boldness in Covering Themes of Sex in Conservative Singapore

“My latest work, ‘To Kill The Birds & The Bees’, is a satirical slice of life film that talks about sex education – or lack thereof – in Singapore. It follows the crazy sexual encounters of four Singaporeans and how they unfold.”