Singapore Living, by Stephanie Kolentsis
Springtime in Singapore is buzzing with fantastic arts and culture events! Whether you're into theatre, art, or even golf, there's something for everyone. Check out our top picks for the season, from the enchanting Swan Lake to the Hendricks Film Festival and award-winning musical Hamilton. Don't miss these must-see events for a great day out with family or friends!
April
Taha
[Theatre]
April 2 - 6
This tribute to Palestinian Poet Taha Muhammad Ali traces his life as he survives war and displacement in a tour-de-force performance by Amer Hlehel.
Tues to Fri: 8:00 pm
Sat: 4:00 & 8:00 pm
$45 - $6
Goddess: Brave. Bold Beautiful
[Exhibition]
Opens April 6
Art Science Museum
Curated by Australia’s National Museum of Screen Culture, this exhibition will showcase the women who’ve broken boundaries in cinematic history. Think Michelle Yeoh’s martial arts stunts and Marilyn Monroe’s dress. See behind-the-scenes footage, sketches, costumes, and more.
Daily: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
$20 - $23
Hendricks Sunset Cinema
[Film festival]
April 25 - May 12
Escape the city with cocktails and movies on the beach. Catch an award-winning film like Anatomy of a Fall and Past Lives with your feet in the sand. Tickets include one free drink.
Thurs to Sun and PH: 7:45 pmÂ
$49
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert
[Film & concert]
April 19 - 20
Join the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra as they perform Nicholas Cooper’s score from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince live while the film plays onscreen.
8:00 pm
$79 - $249
Hamilton
[Theatre]
April 19 - June 9
A landmark musical, Hamilton takes the story of American Alexander Hamilton and revolutionises it with a rap, jazz, broadway and hip-hop score that will have you swaying in your seat. Don’t miss this Tony, Grammy, and Pulitzer-winning musical while it’s here.
Tues to Fri: 8:00 pm
Sat: 2:00 and 8:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 and 6:30 pm
From $100
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LIV Golf Tournament Singapore
[Sports]
May 3 - 5
A breathtaking course, Serapong at Sentosa Golf Club is palm-lined with ocean views. Watch elite golf in a way you’ve never seen before, with a drink in hand and festival vibes.
Gates open at 7:30 am
From $51
Moby Dick
[Puppetry]
May 17 - 18
Fifty intricately crafted puppets and seven actors from France/Poland’s Plexus Polaire perform Moby Dick as you’ve never seen it before. This tale, of the white whale and the captain who relentlessly pursues it, is enriched by the real-life seafaring experiences of director Yngvild Aspeli.
Fri:Â 8:00 pm
Sat: 3:00 & 8: 00 pm
$38-98
Swan Lake
[Dance]
May 24 - 25
Swan Lake, the iconic ballet masterpiece, will be performed by The Saint Petersburg National Ballet Theatre. Expect a traditional style with masterful performances.
8:00
$88 - $238
Sun & Sea
[Opera]
May 30 - June 1
In this award-winning modern opera, vacationers lie on a sandy, artificial beach and tell their stories, one by one. On a hot sunny day, their voices and tales move from the personal to the social, ultimately concerned with climate change and our collective failure to address it.
Thurs to Fri: 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 pm
Sat: 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 pm
$68 (standing room only)
 | ​Stephanie Kolentsis is a learning designer with over 13 years of experience working as an educator across Asia. She’s also an explorer who loves to share her adventures with the AWA community. You can check out her website at www.sklearningdesign.com |
