Theatre and Dance

From Betty of Balmoral Road to Emily of Emerald Hill: A New Look at Stella Kon’s Classic Play

A study of early drafts of Emily of Emerald Hill reveals fascinating choices and paths not taken.

A Well-Choreographed Move: From Singapore Dance Theatre to Singapore Ballet

As the history of the company shows, its new name is less about breaking away from the past as it is about leaping confidently into the future.

Cinema Pioneer Tan Cheng Kee

The Alhambra and Marlborough theatres were famous landmarks in pre-war Singapore. Barbara Quek looks at these cinemas, and the man behind the curtain.

The Thespians of RAF Seletar

The RAF Seletar Theatre Club was a highly regarded amateur drama group in Singapore for more than 20 years. Suriati Sani provides a snapshot of the club’s history.

The Theatres of Bangsawan

In the days before cinema, bangsawan performances entertained the masses. Tan Chui Hua looks at the rise and fall of bangsawan venues in Singapore.

Chinese Puppet Theatre: Rekindling a Glorious Past

Chinese puppetry is a tradition that is slowly losing ground in Singapore. Caroline Chia tells us why this art form should be preserved.

Script & Stage: Theatre in Singapore from the 50s to 80s

A new exhibition on Singapore theatre traces its growth from its nascent days in the 1950s when traditional art forms were dominant, as Georgina Wong explains.

Beneath the Glitz and Glamour: The Untold Story of the “Lancing” Girls

Cheah Hwei-Fe’n examines the impact of print media on the time-honoured craft of Peranakan embroidery and beadwork.

Seni Persembahan Bangsawan

One Small Voice: The Monodrama in Singapore Theatre

Emily of Emerald Hill is one of Singapore’s most iconic single-person plays. Corrie Tan tells you more about the history of the monodrama on the Singapore stage.

The Art of Movement: Dance on the Singapore Stage

Tara Tan profiles five trailblazers of the Singapore dance scene who have pushed the envelope and created a unique Singaporean dance identity.