Calling all theatre buffs: starring the likes of Inch Chua and Benjamin Kheng, Pangdemonium’s 2026 lineup of shows promises to be one of the most exciting yet.
If your new year’s resolution involves more culture, connection, and meaningful nights out, Pangdemonium has you covered. Next year’s trio of productions promises captivating drama and deeply human storytelling, making them perfect for date nights, outings with the besties, and even family bonding. Here’s why their upcoming lineup deserves a spot on your calendar – and how each show is perfect for different types of nights out.
Psst: catching all three shows doesn’t have to stretch your budget. Pangdemonium’s Season Tickets already offer up to 25% savings, but pair that with the SG Culture Pass and you get another $100 off – that brings Cat 1 All Access down from $250 to just $150. Yes, that’s $50 a show for the best seats in the house. With three tiered options to choose from, it’s easily the most cost-savvy way to follow the full season!
Force Majeure
Best for: Bonding with the fam, nostalgia spirals, and unpacking life’s “what-ifs”
Moving, soulful, and achingly honest, Force Majeure is the one you’ll want to catch with your family – or anyone you’ve weathered life’s ups and downs with. Starring the likes of Inch Chua and Benjamin Kheng, this original Singapore production digs into dreams, disappointments, memory, and the brutality of time. It’s about people trying to find meaning in the everyday; a theme that hits close to home for Singaporeans across generations.
Benjamin Kheng reflects on the show’s resonance: “It’s about people trying to find life’s meaning in a small town… People should know that they’d see a part of themselves in the story that would ache just nicely – a life slightly off-track, the erosion of unrealized potential and desire, and love with nowhere to go.”
Inch Chua shares another perspective rooted in longing: “There is a romanticism that happens when people dream about being overseas. Something about a dream you can’t let go. Singaporeans who relate to reminiscing about what could have been.”
If your family loves swapping stories or delving into life’s “what-ifs”, this show will strike a chord – and stir up conversations you didn’t know you needed.
A Mirror
Best for: A thought-provoking date night with intellectual sparks
If you and your partner enjoy dates that end with long conversations and the occasional existential spiral (in a fun way), or if you’ve gotten a kick out of the previous staging of The Pillowman, A Mirror is the show to book. This clever, slippery, reality-bending production blurs the line between theatre and life, pulling audiences into a world where fact and fiction begin to blur. Think you’re watching one story? Think again.
As Andrew Marko, one of the show’s leads, puts it, “It makes you think you’re watching one story, then suddenly you realise you’re inside a conversation about truth, performance, and who gets to decide what’s real.”
Ghafir Akbar adds, “This play may not seem like a conventional date night. What it guarantees is a thought-provoking date night… asking our dates to question what they are watching and ask how we make choices in our own relationships.”
Perfect for couples who love a good mental puzzle, the show transforms the theatre into a deceptively playful space, layered with emotional honesty, sharp humour, and a twist that promises to spark conversation long after you’ve stepped out into the night.
Come From Away
Best for: A heartwarming show with friends, and a reminder of the importance of human connection
Few shows capture the beauty of human connection like Come From Away: a story rooted in compassion, generosity, and unexpected friendship. Inspired by true stories, this global hit musical is funny, stirring, and incredibly moving, making it the perfect show for your closest ride-or-dies. It’s high-energy, fast-paced, and clocks in at just around 100 minutes – leaving plenty of time afterward for a late-night supper debrief.
Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai says it best: “It’s a powerful story of connection, generosity, friendships and love. You will leave the theatre with your heart soaring! Also, it’s a short production (standing at just around 100 minutes) so it’s a great opportunity to have a long supper after with friends. You will definitely have time to queue and get a table at Swee Choon after to talk about the show. ”
While the plot is set against the backdrop of 9/11, it is not a 9/11 musical. As Rebekah stresses, “Some people refer to this as the 9/11 musical – it’s really not. Come From Away is more about how a tiny place on the map provided such incredible generosity at the wake of great tragedy – enough to have its story still told 25 years later.”
As Dwayne Lau says, “It’s a show about compassion, generosity and community… perfect for you and your friends to experience the love and stories together. It will move you to make a difference to your community and the people around you.” Expect to laugh, cry, and leave feeling like you want to hug someone.
Save up to 25%!
And if you’re already eyeing more than one show (trust us, you will), don’t forget to take advantage of Pangdemonium’s 2026 Season Ticket for the best deal. (Sales period: 15 October to 28 December 2025) Think: up to 25% off regular prices plus an additional $100 off with the SG Culture Pass – which means snagging Cat 1 All Access seats at just $150 for all three shows. That’s $50 per show for prime seats!
With three tiers available, including Cat 1 (all-access) ticket at $250, Cat 1 (off-peak) ticket at $225, and the cost-saving Cat 2 (all-access) ticket at $190, this is your sign to experience the entire lineup of mesmerising shows. If you love theatre that makes you feel, think, and reconnect with your people, Pangdemonium’s 2026 season is the cultural trio to beat.
This post is in partnership with Pangdemonium.
