Esplanade Presents

PLAYtime!

Find the magic in the ordinary and create meaningful experiences as PLAYtime! 2026 explores the guiding themes of social and emotional development.

About PLAYtime! 2026

PLAYtime! is an engaging and interactive theatre series for children aged 3 to 6. Thoughtfully created with children in mind, each production reflects their perspectives, curiosities, and anxieties while inspiring creativity and encouraging meaningful conversations through the performing arts.

PLAYtime! 2026 celebrates the joy of play and the power of imagination, bringing children and their grown-ups together through stories that inspire wonder and empathy.

All shows are Relaxed Performances, welcoming children with diverse needs.

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PIP's PLAYbox

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1 Oct – 31 Dec 2025

PIP's Arts Adventure

Written by: Reginal Allyn
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Music | Theatre

3 – 13 Dec 2025

Wake Up, Wiggy Worm!

Natalia Tan, Jasmine Blundell and Bennett Bay

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30 Jan – 15 Feb 2026

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Esplanade Theatre Studio

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Dance

14 Feb 2026

Introduction to Coppélia

Singapore Ballet

Esplanade Concert Hall

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Music | Theatre | Storytelling

6 – 8 Mar 2026

A Little Goes A Long Way

Sun Son Theatre

Esplanade Recital Studio

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Music

7 Mar 2026

Wukong’s 72 Transformations

Singapore Chinese Orchestra

Esplanade Concert Hall

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

Theatre

22 Apr – 2 May 2026

Roald Dahl's The BFG

Esplanade Theatre

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Theatre

2 – 17 May 2026

Created by Isabella Chiam

Esplanade Theatre Studio

Family & Children

ESPLANADE OFFSTAGE

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Same Same But Different

Journey with Yong the Dragon and Silver the snake through an experiential performance that reaffirms that differences can be beautiful too. 

Octopus's Day Out

Ottie the Octopus is ready for its big ocean adventure day. What could this wonderful magical ocean have in store for it? Let’s go on this journey with Ottie!

The Travelling Star

Join Shooting Star as she travels through space and time hoping to discover who she is and where she belongs.

Hear Ye! Hear ME!

Get ready to immerse yourself in an interactive adventure. Use your voice to challenge the various characters you encounter and leave a mark upon this special kingdom’s history! Will you be able to help the kingdom ascend to the Central Compassion Hub?

The Invisible Pangolin

Three friends, a monkey, giraffe and hippo, come across a mysterious object. Could it be a new friend?

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