05-05-2025
6 local plays and musical productions to keep your eyes out for in 2025
2. Hotel
Above Wild Rice's epic Hotel returns this year (Photo: Wild Rice)
Exploring notions of empire, nationhood, migration and identity, this multi-generational epic spans a century and is performed in nine languages. Set in a single hotel room from 1915 to 2015, the epic journeys through 100 years of Singapore's history. This epic first made its world premiere in 2015 and returns to The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre after playing to a full house in 2023.
When: From August 14
Where: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice, Funan 3. Singapore, Michigan
Local theatre company Pangdemonium's upcoming play is set in Singapore, Michigan . Located by the shoreline of Lake Michigan, the ghost town was founded in 1836 and was a trade hub before being struck by tragedy in 1875. In 2025, a group of friends comprising two Singaporeans (from the country Singapore) and an American go on a mission to find this town. Throughout their journey, they're faced with multiple challenges, which lead them to question what it means to be Singaporean in the 21st century.
When: June 26 to July 11
Where: Singapore Airlines Theatre @ Lasalle 4. Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth
Above Head to Fort Canning Park to catch Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth (Photo: Singapore Repertory Theatre)
Shakespeare in the Park returns to Fort Canning Park as it reimagines Macbeth , the English playwright's tale of ambition, betrayal and power. The tragedy follows Macbeth, a Scottish general who rises to power while haunted by prophecies of three witches. Ghafir Akbar plays Macbeth alongside Julie Wee as Lady Macbeth.
When: May 7 to June 1
Where: Fort Canning Park 5. Merdeka / 獨立 /சுதந்திரம்
Above Merdeka looks back on Singapore's past (Photo: Wild Rice)
This upcoming play looks back on Singapore's past, examining how the nation's history and humanity have been affected by the forces of colonialism. Starring talents from Wild Rice's Young & Wild youth theatre programme, the play sees a youth group, Raffles Must Fall, examine the nation's colonial legacy.
When: May 1 to 4
Where: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice, Funan 6. Partial Eclipse of the Heart
This Mandarin musical tells the story of five friends who meet each decade at a seaside chalet. Not just a story of friendship, the musical is a reflection of the nation's journey throughout the years. The jukebox musical will also feature Mandopop hits from local stars including Stefanie Sun, Eric Ng, Tanya Chua and more.
When: August 21 to September 7
Where: Drama Centre Theatre
