New theatre production of Roald Dahl's The BFG to open at Esplanade

It is time to let your love out, as The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is heading to Singapore in April 2026.

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A new stage adaptation of the 1982 children’s novel by British author Roald Dahl will play at the Esplanade Theatre from April 22 for 12 performances.

This is the first time the show is being performed here as a theatre production. A previous 1991 adaptation was staged in the West End and in the United States, but did not travel to Singapore.

The new version is co-produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Chichester Festival Theatre, Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC), Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT) and Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay.

It clocks in at about one hour and 50 minutes, including a 20-minute interval. Priority sales of tickets — priced from $48 to $158 - will begin from Oct 15 at 10am, and early-bird public sales start on Oct 22 at 10am.