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Surprise Chef


From little things, instrumental juggernauts grow. Hailing from just outside of Melbourne, Australia, the members of Surprise Chef first gathered in 2017 with the modest ...

Joep Beving


“His combination of solo piano, strings and electronics makes for a warm, rich listen.”   – Exclaim! Though seemingly spartan in composition, the music of ...

Tapestry 2025
Tapestry 2025
4/4 - 4/6/2025


A Tapestry of Sacred Music  was launched by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in 2009. The festival offers the rare opportunity for everyone to ...

Lived Fiction
Lived Fiction
4/11 - 4/13/2025


“There are certain works that permanently alter one’s perception of the world; Lived Fiction is one such creation.” – A Young(ish) Perspective “Lived Fiction is ...

Death From Above 1979


Two decades of absolute electricity culminates in one explosive tour: Beginning in 2024, Death From Above 1979 (DFA 1979) celebrates the 20th anniversary of their ...

Luna Li
Luna Li
4/24


“Luna has real classical music chops, and her tracks often have more bubbling under the surface than your usual indie pop.” – npr Embarking on her ...

YĪN YĪN
YĪN YĪN
4/27


Vibrant, shimmery and irresistibly groovy, YN YN’s cinematic sound has propelled this largely instrumental four-piece band into unexpected global heights.   Hailing from Holland’s southernmost city ...

Beach Fossils


Rising to prominence in the 2010s amidst a surge of left-of-center indie pop, Beach Fossils quickly amassed a loyal cult following thanks to its dreamy, ...

Flipside: Bill's 44th
Flipside: Bill's 44th
5/30 - 6/1/2025


“…buoyant, mesmerizing, joy-inducing…” –  New York Times “This isn’t the birthday that Bill had hoped to have. But for the audience, his 44th is a ...

Flipside: Gibbon
Flipside: Gibbon
6/6 - 6/7/2025


“Seriously interesting and wryly amusing” –  The Guardian “The combination of mesmerising manipulation and dry comedy left me wanting more” –  Circus Diaries “...an absorbing ...

Flipside: We Will Drum You


' Loud, creative, frenzied and immense fun. ' – BroadwayBaby.com ' Exhilarating. ' – ThreeWeeks Worldwide sensation Fills Monkey presents their exhilarating new show,  We Will Drum ...



Review: Rachelle Ann Go Mesmerizes at Esplanade Debut


by Oliver Oliveros - October 20, 2024

West End and Broadway star Rachelle Ann Go, wearing a draped velvet gown encrusted with ruby gemstones, gave a stirring rendition of Schonberg and Boublil’s 'I Dreamed a Dream' from 'Les Miserables.' It was a special moment for theater fans because Go was recently announced to star as Fantine, a rol...

Rachelle Ann Go Makes Concert Debut at Esplanade Theatre


by Oliver Oliveros - September 30, 2024

West End and Broadway star Rachelle Ann Go makes her concert debut at the Esplanade Theatre, whose diverse programming and support to local and international artists have been steadfast....

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay's The Studios Turn 20 This Year


by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023

The Studios turns 20 this year. After two decades, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay remains firmly committed to enable and collaborate with performance- and theatre-makers, to create work that challenges our notions of what art can be and do. ...

Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts Comes to Esplanade This Month


by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2023

Selamat Datang everyone to Pesta Raya - Malay Festival of Arts at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay from 18 - 21 May 2023!...

Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts Comes to Esplanade in May


by Stephi Wild - April 10, 2023

Selamat Datang everyone to Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay from 18 – 21 May 2023!...

COME BACK HOME is Now Playing at Esplanade


by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2023

Come Back Home is a tale that winds through the past and the present to seek out a child who went missing a long time ago. Immersive and theatrical, it draws on the experience of children and adult memories of being a child, to celebrate possibility, place and imagination....

Photos: A Peek at WE WILL ROCK YOU Opening Night in Singapore


by Oliver Oliveros - January 09, 2023

Broadway titles’ presenter GMG Productions opened its newly-reimagined production of the hit jukebox musical based on the songs of the rock band Queen, 'We Will Rock You,' at the Esplanade-Theatres on the Bay” last January 5. Check out photos from opening night! ...

Voices – A Festival of Song Returns to Esplanade Next Month


by Stephi Wild - November 11, 2022

Voices – A Festival of Song returns from 1 – 4 Dec 2022 as a full festival after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic which has affected singing more than any other art form. And it is double the celebration as the festival commemorates its 10th edition just as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay turns...

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay's DA:NS FESTIVAL is Running Now


by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2022

The 17th and final edition of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay's da:ns festival is now running through 23 Oct 2022....

Voices – A Festival of Song Returns to Esplanade in December


by Stephi Wild - October 11, 2022

Voices – A Festival of Song returns from 1 – 4 Dec 2022 as a full festival after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic which has affected singing more than any other art form. And it is double the celebration as the festival commemorates its 10th edition just as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay turns...

Past Shows

March On: Biru and the Deep Blue Sea


Dive into the magical world of  Biru and the Deep Blue Sea,  a symphonic journey that transports you to the enchanting depths of the ocean. ...

The Bird Who Was Afraid of Heights


Being afraid of heights isn’t such a big deal—unless you’re a bird! Meet Eddie, a mynah, who lives behind an abandoned old house with Matt ...

March On: A Drop in the Ocean


A drop falls into the ocean—wondrous and free, with a vast unknown ahead. The still waters are teeming with life: whales call, fishes leap, and ...

SFJAZZ Collective


"Contemporary jazz’s premier all-star band"   – The New York Times Comprising some of the most exciting and dynamic musicians in jazz today, the SFJAZZ ...

Bangsawan Sri Wikrama Wira
Bangsawan Sri Wikrama Wira
2/21 - 2/23/2025


Step back in time and witness the heroic saga of Paduka Sri Wikrama Wira, the legendary ruler of Singapura, in an enthralling  bangsawan  (Malay opera) ...

Huayi 2025: Human Condition VIII


After a more than two-decade long domestic run, celebrated Taiwanese arts icon Wu Nien-jen brings his acclaimed  Human Condition  theatre series to  Huayi  for its ...

Huayi 2025: The Heart of Jun: Memoirs of Zhaojun


A tale of 20th-century voyagers seeking their destinies, set against the elegant beauty of traditional Nanyin music. Co-produced with Siong Leng Musical Association,  The Heart ...

Huayi 2025: Rickshaw Boy
Huayi 2025: Rickshaw Boy
2/7 - 2/8/2025


Rickshaw Boy narrates the life of Xiangzi, a rickshaw puller in Beiping during the Republic of China era. A strong and ambitious young man from ...

Unison: A Carnatic Odyssey


Unison  is an immersive concert that invites audiences to take a sonic journey through the heart of Carnatic music, blending its ancient traditions with contemporary ...

Hayd – How Close Am I World Tour 2024


Introspective lyricism and an earnest voice stand in the centre of Hayden Hubers’ music. Better known as Hayd, this 23-year-old multiplatinum singer-songwriter from Whitehall, Michigan ...

Chi Udaka
Chi Udaka
11/23 - 11/24/2024


Experience the deep earthiness of  taiko  drumming, symbolising earth (“chi”), and the graceful flow of Indian classical dance, representing water (“udaka”), in this energetic live ...

Strings of Gold


Experience a captivating blend of tradition and innovation through the remarkable talent of young  veena  prodigy, Ramana Balachandhran. Ramana received the rare honour of earning ...

Train to Pakistan
Train to Pakistan
11/21 - 11/24/2024


Between love and survival, what would you choose? Based on Khushwant Singh’s epic novel,  Train to Pakistan  delves into the chaos of the 1947 partition ...

Double Trouble: Two Comics, One Epic Night


An epic night of laughs will unfold as two of Tamil Nadu’s finest stand-up comedians take the stage! Vikkals Vikram, known for his sharp, relatable ...

Tidal Streams
Tidal Streams
11/22 - 11/23/2024


Known for their signature fusion blending traditional  ragas  with contemporary jazz, RaghaJazz will be showcasing their unique interpretations of genres ranging from Indian classical to ...

Live Love Laugh Shaan Se


Known for his versatile voice and emotive singing, Shaan has lent his voice to numerous Bollywood films, delivering hits like " Chand Sifarish " from  ...

Old Man and The Sea
Old Man and The Sea
11/16 - 11/17/2024


Get ready for a maritime journey in this adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's classic,  Old Man and The Sea , brought to life through puppetry and ...

GIGENIS - the generation of the Earth


“I am excited and humbled to be back on stage and direct six extraordinary soloist artists from all generations.  GIGENIS  is a profound tribute to ...

Living Ancestor நம்முள் வாழும் முன்னோர்


A vibrant young woman is the next  Living Ancestor  of her tribe, a role meant to be a great honour— to continue the unbroken line ...

Rhythms of Chennai: A New Era of Indie Music


Rhythms of Chennai  celebrates the vibrant indie music scene in South India, featuring a powerhouse line-up of  Super Singer  alumni who will bring their distinctive ...

The F16s Live


Following their smash performance at  Baybeats  in 2022, The F16s continue their love affair with Singapore, returning all the way from Chennai for the fourth ...

MONO – Oath Asia Tour (ft. a 12-piece orchestra)


In the last two decades, Japanese rock band MONO has established themselves as forerunners in instrumental rock music across Asia, with several acclaimed studios and ...

WIM (Karn of HYBS)


WIM is the solo project of Karn Kasidej Hongladromp, formerly one half of indie pop sensation HYBS. During his time with HYBS, he made a ...

KAGAMI
KAGAMI
10/24 - 11/3/2024


“For this hour, conjured images are more real than the tangible world. Lift the goggles and everything disappears. Kagami is both graceful elegy and transportation.” ...

The Music In My Mind with Rachelle Ann Go


"Rachelle Ann Go playing Hamilton’s long suffering wife Eliza, has the audience in floods of tears with heartbreaking showstopper  Burn .” –  Mikey Smith, The ...

CARBON CYCLE
11/20

Baybeats
11/4 - 11/7/2021

Baybeats Festival 2021
11/4 - 11/7/2021

Lucid Express (fka Thud)
11/4 - 11/7/2021

Dance from Within
9/24 - 9/26/2021


Masterpiece in Motion is SDT’s annual triple bill of ballet gems consisting of the finest examples of international choreography. The performance will open with Choo-San ...

Pathey Nimidam
8/27 - 8/29/2021

PLAYtime! The Noisy Forest
8/4 - 8/22/2021

In the Silence of Your Heart


In the Silence of Your Heart is an invitation to enter the world of a charming politician and inveterate drinker. Lend him your ears because ...

A Good Death
A Good Death
3/29 - 4/1/2018


A Good Death follows Dr Leong, a palliative care doctor, as she journeys with her patients through their final days. As they open up to ...

Displaced
Displaced
1/26 - 1/28/2018


Displaced has never felt more relevant than in today’s context, where xenophobia, Islamophobia, and cross-cultural intolerance are on the rise. The play follows the story ...

One Thousand Millennials Crying


It’s Halloween but the city is too expensive. So Steven and his millennial™ friends celebrate indoors in true glamping tradition: a blanket fort in an ...

Walking in Beauty
Walking in Beauty
1/25 - 1/27/2018


Women and Beauty. What is a woman’s relationship with beauty? Join our storytellers as they reveal their insights into what “Walking in Beauty” means to ...

The Most Massive Woman Wins
The Most Massive Woman Wins
1/24 - 1/25/2018


Written by Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist Madeleine George, The Most Massive Woman Wins is a comic and stinging social commentary that introduces us to ...

The Neighbor’s Grief is Greener


Peek inside the macabrely funny world of The Neighbor’s Grief Is Greener, set in the archetypal sterile and static setting of a 1950s American suburban ...

All In
All In
1/19 - 1/20/2018


So you think you’re a unique individual. But are you ever truly free from the tyranny of the crowd? ATRESBANDES takes us on a wild ...

If there's not dancing at the revolution, I'm not coming


If there's not dancing at the revolution, I'm not coming is a rich contemporary performance collage of film scripts, pop songs, advertisements, elaborate costumes and ...

Videos


Beach Fossils in Singapore Beach Fossils
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay (4/28 - 4/28)
Joep Beving in Singapore Joep Beving
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay (3/29 - 3/29)
Flipside: Bill's 44th in Singapore Flipside: Bill's 44th
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay (5/30 - 6/1)
Swan Lake in Singapore Swan Lake
Sands Theatre (9/11 - 9/14)
Flipside: Gibbon in Singapore Flipside: Gibbon
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay (6/6 - 6/7)
Death From Above 1979 in Singapore Death From Above 1979
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay (4/20 - 4/20)
Tapestry 2025 in Singapore Tapestry 2025
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay (4/4 - 4/6)
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