22 Apr– 9 May 2026

Esplanade Theatre

Approx. 1hr 50 mins (Intermission: 1 x 20min)

Tickets from $48

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Promotional poster for Roald Dahl’s The BFG theatre production at Esplanade Singapore, 22 April to 2 May 2026

Synopsis

Roald Dahl’s The BFG comes alive on stage in Singapore – a magical theatre production filled with big dreams and giant adventures.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (Matilda the Musical and My Neighbour Totoro), comes together with Chichester Festival Theatre and Roald Dahl Story Company to bring this visually stunning, and ‘jaw-dropping’ stage adaptation of The Big Friendly Giant on its first international stop outside the UK. 

One extraordinary night, a young orphan named Sophie is snatched by a giant and taken far away to Giant Country.

There she learns that human-eating giants are guzzling 'norphans' the world over. But she soon discovers that her new friend, the BFG, is different – he's a dream-catching, snozzcumber-munching gentle soul who refuses to eat humans.

While other giants wreak havoc on the world, the BFG ignites Sophie's imagination, and they devise a daring plan to save children everywhere. In the end, the smallest human bean and the gentlest giant prove that a dream can change the world.

Enter a magical world where imagination reigns and dreams take flight. Acclaimed by audiences and critics in the UK, Roald Dahl's The BFG is reimagined in this spellbinding phizz-whizzing theatre production that absolutely can’t be missed!

Director: RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans

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Advisory

This show includes flashing lights, loud sounds, brief blackouts, haze effects, and of course, some wonderfully giant puppets.

Admission Age

6 and above.

Recommended Age

8 and above.

Language

English

Date & Time

Time

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Time7:00 PM

VenueEsplanade Theatre

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Tickets & Prices

Promotions & Packages

Non-Peak (Tue–Thu, Sun)

	Standard	Students, Seniors, NSFs & PWDs
Giant Country Experience	$268	-
Cat 1	$138	-
Cat 2	$118	-
Cat 3	$88	$70
Cat 4	$68	$52
Cat 5	$48	-

Peak (Fri–Sat, PH)

	Standard	Students, Seniors, NSFs & PWDs
Giant Country Experience	$288	-
Cat 1	$158	-
Cat 2	$128	-
Cat 3	$98	$80
Cat 4	$78	$60
Cat 5	$58	-

Preview (22 Apr 2026)

	Standard	Students, Seniors, NSFs & PWDs
Giant Country Experience	$268	-
Cat 1	$118	-
Cat 2	$98	-
Cat 3	$78	$62
Cat 4	$58	$45
Cat 5	$48	-

Esplanade&Me Specials

Super Early Bird (15 - 21 Oct 2025, limited tickets)
Priority booking for E&Me members
Black & White: 25% savings
Discover: 20% savings

Early Bird (22 Oct – 29 Dec 2025, limited tickets)
Black & White: 20% savings
Discover: 15% savings

From 30 Dec 2025 onwards
Black: 15% savings
White: 10% savings
Discover: 10% savings (Min. of 2 tickets)

Applicable to Standard Cat 1 & 2 tickets only. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Friends & Family Package (limited)

Early Bird (22 Oct, 10am – 29 Dec 2025)
Enjoy 15% off when you purchase min. 4 tickets

From 30 Dec 2025 onwards
Enjoy 10% off when you purchase min. 4 tickets

Applicable to Standard Cat 1 & 2 tickets only.

Giant Country Experience

$268 (Non-Peak & Preview)

$288 (Peak)

Includes the following:

Premium seat offering an up-close view of the performance.
Themed signature drink (choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink)
Autographed Programme Book
Priority Admission

Esplanade&Me members save 15% on the first 100 tickets sold.

Limited Tickets on 5 & 6 May, 2.30pm (School Shows)

Limited Cat 1 & 2 tickets are available to public for the school shows happening on 5 & 6 May, 2.30pm

Discounts and concessions are not applicable for these limited tickets.

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Group Booking

For further information on group bookings, please contact bfg@esplanade.com for details.

Tote Board Arts Grant

All Primary, Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges/ Centralised Institute & ITEs may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost. 

For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.

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Advisory

This show includes flashing lights, loud sounds, brief blackouts, haze effects, and of course, some wonderfully giant puppets.

Admission Age

6 and above.

Recommended Age

8 and above.

Language

English

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#GRWM: The BFG comes to Singapore

Get a glimpse of what it takes to bring a show of this magnitude to Singapore – we followed the team on their work trip to Stratford-upon-Avon for the previews of The BFG!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a performance is cancelled or postponed?

When a show is cancelled, ticket buyers will be duly notified by the event organiser primarily via email. You may also be notified through the event organiser's authorised ticketing agent, media or any other applicable communication channels. Information will be provided on where and when you can get your refund. For postponed performances for which the date of the new performance is known, refunds are optional.

For free programmes, any cancellations or postponements will be updated on the event website and/or relevant official communication channels. As no tickets are issued, refunds do not apply.

What happens if it rains during the event?

Can I take photos or record a video during a performance?

For indoor performances, photography and video recording are generally not allowed during the show unless stated otherwise by the promoters or artists.

For performances at public spaces, such as those at the Concourse and DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre, photography and casual video recording are generally allowed for personal use. Please be mindful not to use flash, obstruct others, or disrupt the performance. Some programmes may still restrict recording based on artist requirements, so please follow on-site announcements or staff instructions.

Do I have to purchase a ticket for my child

Can I eat or drink during the show?

Generally, food and drinks are not permitted inside the venue. It depends on the venue as well. For some shows, you may bring food and drinks purchased at the foyer bars at the Concert Hall or Theatre into the venues. For shows at the Annexe Studio, where there is a bar in the venue, eating or drinking is no issue.

For outdoor programmes, food and drinks are typically allowed unless otherwise stated. However, we encourage audiences to be mindful of the performance environment and dispose of waste responsibly. Restrictions may apply depending on the specific event setup, so please refer to the event listing for details.

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