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This production of Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men celebrates 25 years of Avant Theatre.

Avant Theatre Presents Localised Production of Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men

A timeless American courtroom classic is getting a localised, high-stakes revival as Avant Theatre stages a Tamil production of Reginald Rose’s Twelve Angry Men.

Agape is an ambitious multidisciplinary work that blends Bharatanatyam-inspired movement, contemporary choreography, orchestral music, philosophy and visual storytelling into what its creators describe as an artistic response to modern-day emotional disconnection.

Agape Promises an Emotionally Immersive Dance Experience Beyond Traditional Bharatanatyam

Shruthika Kumar’s culturally rich solo debut at the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple’s PGP Hall on May 24 followed the prestigious and visually precise Kalakshetra style.

A Bharatanatyam Dancer’s Tribute to Tamil Language and Culture

Broadway’s take on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will run at the MBS Sands Theatre from May 19 to June 14.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical: A Nostalgic Treat for Roald Dahl Fans

Vadai follows a heated rivalry between two vadai sellers battling for customers on the same street.

If Plays Could Win Michelin Stars: Young and Wild’s All You Can Eat Review

Local audiences experienced Kalbeliya firsthand in August 2025, when a dedicated troupe of young dancers, guided by Omkar Arts’ founder and director Mdm Sreedevy, took to the stage at Anandha Kondaattam 2025.

‘Nam Marabu’: An Insight Explores the Desert Magic of Kalbeliya

Guests were treated to performances of Rabindra sangeet, literary readings and classical dance segments.

Tagore Society Celebrates Tagore’s 165th Birth Anniversary with Cultural Performances

Over the years, the 46-year-old has become one of India’s most recognisable global comedians – a touring performer with Netflix specials

Vir Das on Comedy, Censorship, and Connections with Strangers

This marks the 33-year-old’s second attempt at touring after tearing his ACL during a show in London last year. 

Hanumankind Brings the Heat and Beat to Singapore

Nritya Sangamam – Perform with Purpose 2026 was a grand showcase of Bharatanatyam and Odissi. 

Chitrakala Arts Brings Dance, Tradition and Purpose Together at Nritya Sangamam 2026

One of the major highlights of the evening was a theatrical production inspired by stories from the Mahabharata. 

Manam Telugu Celebrates Ugadi in Singapore With Grand Showcase of Culture and Community

Mr Neelamani Muthukumar of the Neelamani Foundation (left) and Mr CA V Subramanian, the key people behind bringing the Koothapiran Navabharath Theatres troupe to Singapore.

Legendary Koothapiran Troupe Brings Tamil Dramas to Singapore

Gurmat Sangeet Academy’s youngest artistes are performing at the DBS Foundation Esplanade Outdoor Theatre.

Gurmat Sangeet Academy’s Young Voices Enthral the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre with Sikh Kirtans

Radhe Jaggi (centre) with other dancers during the anumArga performance at the Esplanade Waterfront Theatre.

Radhe Jaggi Brings Spiritual Dance Journey to Singapore

Ugna Natya Mandali Singapore founder-president Aradhana Jha Shrivastava (centre) with young artistes Riddhima Mishra (left) and Wagisha Vani.

Singapore Theatre Group Wins Top Hindi Play Prize

Pakistan High Commissioner Rabia Shafiq (second from left) with the performers and guests at The Esplanade Theatre.

At the Feet of the Beloved: Qawwali to Celebrate Pakistan-Singapore Relations

The MET gala is held on the first Monday of May every year.

Met Gala 2026: What South Asians Wore on Fashion’s Biggest Night

DADC performers, fiddler Kailin Yong and dance artiste Shahrin Johry performing the closing act “Confluence”.

Maya Dance Theatre’s Artistic Interpretation of Earth Day

Kaushiki Chakraborty (left) and Aruna Sairam during their collaboration at the Esplanade Concert Hall.

Two Voices, One Soul: Aruna Sairam and Kaushiki Chakraborty Weave a Rare Musical Dialogue in Singapore

Comedian Sunil Grover during his live show in Singapore.

Sunil Grover in Singapore: Flashes of Brilliance, But a Solo Act That Struggled to Land

MOS Dinesh Vasu Dash sang the Ilaiyaraaja classic ‘Ilaya Nila’ alongside the audience.

A Symphony of Eras at Tamil Language Festival’s Re-inKarnation Thiruvizha

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