Theatre

Roald Dahl's The BFG

A Royal Shakespeare Company, Chichester Festival Theatre, Singapore Repertory Theatre, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay and Roald Dahl Story Company production (UK, Singapore)

22 Apr – 2 May 2026

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Approx. 1hr 50 mins

(Intermission: 1 x 20min)

Esplanade Theatre

Tickets from $48

Super Early Bird for Esplanade&Me members: 15 Oct 2025, Wed, 10am

Early Bird: 22 Oct 2025, Wed, 10am

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Synopsis

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

 

The Royal Shakespeare Company, acclaimed worldwide for Matilda the Musical and My Neighbour Totoro, comes together with Chichester Festival Theatre and Roald Dahl Story Company to bring this brand-new 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.  

 

Gather your chiddlers to see Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story come to life in Singapore.  

 

Tom Wells’ magical new adaptation is directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans.  

 

"A truly stunning and wildly inventive piece of storytelling, helmed by a first-class creative team masterfully combining theatre, puppetry, digital spectacle and illusion." – Bernie Bhangoo, Managing Director, the Roald Dahl Story Company  

 

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to become part of Dahl's magical story, and step into wonder together with your family!

Advisory:
This production features loud music and flashing lights. Details are subject to change and will be updated as the production develops.
Recommended Age: 8 and above.
Admission Age:
6 and above.
Language: English
Things to Note:
Accessibility: All our venues are wheelchair-accessible. We offer various services to support patrons with access needs. For assistance, please contact Esplanade Customer Experience at 6828 8377. Concessions are available for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and one accompanying companion. To learn more, read our accessibility guide.
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Date & Time

22 Apr 2026, Wed

7pm

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23 Apr 2026, Thu

7pm

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24 Apr 2026, Fri

7pm

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25 Apr 2026, Sat

2.30pm

Esplanade Theatre

7pm

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26 Apr 2026, Sun

2.30pm

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28 Apr 2026, Tue

7pm

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29 Apr 2026, Wed

7pm

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30 Apr 2026, Thu

7pm

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1 May 2026, Fri

7pm

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2 May 2026, Sat

2.30pm

Esplanade Theatre

7pm

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Tickets & Prices

Non-Peak (Tue–Thu, Sun)

 

 

 Standard

Students, Seniors,
NSFs & PWDs

 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

 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

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

 

Applicable to Standard Cat 1 & 2 tickets only.

Group Booking

15% savings with min. 20 tickets for Cat 1 & 2 tickets
15% savings with min. 50 tickets for Cat 3 & 4 tickets

 

For more details, please email bfg@@esplanade.com.

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.

$60 Vouchers for Just $50 – While stocks last!

 

Only 200 vouchers available on a first-come, first-served basis! Voucher codes can be used until 31 Dec 2025 only.

 

Terms and conditions apply. An exclusive promotion from Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in celebration of SG60.

 

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