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Connect with luminaries and compelling stories from the nation and the region’s performing arts history!
With over 30 full recordings or excerpts of performances, specially curated in 10 thematic collections, this is the first extensive release from Esplanade’s rich archives, supplemented by recordings from the archives of longstanding artistic collaborators.
Coming to you soon on Esplanade Offstage.
Collections available from 10 Jul – 31 Dec 2025
Cross-cultural Frequencies – Notable dance works created across cultures, such as SoftMachine (Choy Ka Fai).
His-tory, Her-story – Intimate dramas and biographies that take the pulse of history, such as Adukku Veetu Annasamy 1 (Ravindran Drama Group).
In Memoriam – Tributes to late music artists who contributed immeasurably to the cultural scene, such as Musical Conversations performed by the late Christy Smith, a stalwart of the homegrown jazz scene.
Life and Death – Plays about end-of-life issues and mortality, such as Harap (Teater Ekamatra) and A Good Death written by Faith Ng and directed by Chen Yingxuan.
Theatre and Retellings – Theatrical adaptations and stories of the stage, such as Mari Kita Main Wayang, written by Felix Chia, adapted by Zulfadli Rashid and directed by Alvin Tan.
Young at Heart – Theatre to delight young audiences, such as Fatimah and Her Magic Socks created by Daniel Jenkins and adapted by Terrance Tan; and The Feelings Farm written by Amanda Chong, directed by Edith Podesta and with music composed by Julian Wong.
Collections available from 10 Jul – 31 Dec 2025
Cross-cultural Frequencies – Notable dance works created across cultures, such as SoftMachine (Choy Ka Fai).
His-tory, Her-story – Intimate dramas and biographies that take the pulse of history, such as Adukku Veetu Annasamy 1 (Ravindran Drama Group).
In Memoriam – Tributes to late music artists who contributed immeasurably to the cultural scene, such as Musical Conversations performed by the late Christy Smith, a stalwart of the homegrown jazz scene.
Life and Death – Plays about end-of-life issues and mortality, such as Harap (Teater Ekamatra) and A Good Death written by Faith Ng and directed by Chen Yingxuan.
Theatre and Retellings – Theatrical adaptations and stories of the stage, such as Mari Kita Main Wayang, written by Felix Chia, adapted by Zulfadli Rashid and directed by Alvin Tan.
Young at Heart – Theatre to delight young audiences, such as Fatimah and Her Magic Socks created by Daniel Jenkins and adapted by Terrance Tan; and The Feelings Farm written by Amanda Chong, directed by Edith Podesta and with music composed by Julian Wong.
Collections available from 10 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026
Dance Icons – Works by seminal choreographers from around the world, such as Aditi Mangaldas’ Forbidden.
Family Ties – Reflections on the ties that bind, such as Jangan Tanya, Jangan Canang (Sharifah Amani) and Everything For You (Nine Years Theatre).
Musical Magic – The riches of musical theatre, such as Forbidden City (Singapore Repertory Theatre).
Sounds Like Home – The diverse sounds of Singapore music, such as Illuminations (Singapore Symphony Orchestra) and Linying – Take Me to Your House.
Collections available from 10 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026
Dance Icons – Works by seminal choreographers from around the world, such as Aditi Mangaldas’ Forbidden.
Family Ties – Reflections on the ties that bind, such as Jangan Tanya, Jangan Canang (Sharifah Amani) and Everything For You (Nine Years Theatre).
Musical Magic – The riches of musical theatre, such as Forbidden City (Singapore Repertory Theatre).
Sounds Like Home – The diverse sounds of Singapore music, such as Illuminations (Singapore Symphony Orchestra) and Linying – Take Me to Your House.
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