SingaPob 2025

Venture "Into The Woods" this August as Theatre Group Asia stages Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Circuit Makati, from Aug. 7 to 31, with matinee and evening shows at 2 PM and 7:30 PM.

This highly anticipated production marks the return of Olivier and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga to the Philippine stage, playing The Witch in a role she first portrayed three decades ago. A fusion of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and more, the musical follows a childless baker and his wife on a quest to lift a witch’s curse. What unfolds is a visually stunning, emotionally rich tale exploring the consequences of desire and the moral complexities of fairy tales.

Directed by Chari Arespacochaga as a tribute to the late Bobby Garcia, the show features production design by Clint Ramos, co-producer and creative director of the last Broadway revival. Following TGA’s 2024 hit "Request sa Radyo," this staging brings a dazzling mix of nostalgia and theatrical innovation to Manila’s theater scene.

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This August, experience Kaliwaan, a powerful Filipino adaptation of Harold Pinter’s acclaimed modern classic Betrayal. Produced by Stages Production Specialists, Inc., in collaboration with MusicArtes, Inc., the play runs for two weekends only from August 22 to 31, 2025 at The Mirror Theater Studio, located at 3/F SJG Building, 8463 Kalayaan Avenue, Makati.

Kaliwaan, translated by Guelan Varela-Luarca and directed by internationally celebrated director Loy Arcenas, delves into the haunting silence, longing, and emotional erosion that unfold in the wake of betrayal. With piercing dialogue and stark staging, this production invites audiences to witness how intimacy unravels slowly—quietly—through fractured memories and hidden truths.

Harold Pinter’s original play, known for its reverse chronology and subtle intensity, finds new depth and resonance in this Filipino-language version that hits close to home. This limited run promises a deeply intimate theater experience that reflects the universal pain of broken connections.

Ticket prices range from P800 to P1250, with Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers available. For tickets and full details, visit bit.ly/KaliwaanMNL2025.

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Get ready for a cinematic journey as the the 2025 Korean Film Festival: Scenes on Screen brings Korean cinema to the Philippines from Aug. 27 to Nov. 21, 2025. Organized by the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC), this year’s festival features screenings, talks, and an in-depth exhibit on production design.

Kick off the festival on Aug. 27 at Cine Adarna, UP Film Institute, with a Talkback Session featuring Korean production designer Han Ah-rum ("Kill Boksoon"), producer RuBi, and Korean Film Council researcher Park Hee-seong, alongside Filipino filmmakers and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

From Aug. 27 to Nov. 21, visit KCC in Taguig for the free exhibit "Production Design: Scene Architects Build On-Screen Worlds," spotlighting visual artists like Ryu Seong-hee ("Decision to Leave," "The Handmaiden") and Cho Hwa-sung ("Hansan: Rising Dragon").

Catch free film screenings from Aug. 29-31 at SM Mall of Asia, SM City Iloilo, and SM Lanang Premier, with titles including "I, The Executioner" (2024), "Concrete Utopia" (2023), and "Kingmaker" (2022).

Closing the festival is the Tingin Southeast Asian Film Festival on Sept. 26-27 at Gateway Cineplex 18. 

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Get ready to touch down at the year’s ultimate beauty destination — Watsons BeautyCon 2025, happening Aug. 28-31, 2025, at SMX Manila, Function Rooms 1-5. This one-stop event brings together over 160 beauty brands, offering a wide range of products, including makeup, skincare, fragrance, and haircare.

Dive into the world of mainstream and premium labels, including L’Oréal, Maybelline, Olay, Laneige, MAC Cosmetics, Clinique, Laura Mercier, and Jo Malone London. Explore cult-favorite local and global brands in cosmetics like Vice Cosmetics, Sunnies Face, Happy Skin, Teviant, and The Body Shop, plus discover top skincare lines such as COSRX, BIODERMA, Neutrogena, Some By Mi, and Hada Labo. Whether you’re chasing everyday staples or luxury must-haves, this is your runway for beauty exploration.

Best of all, entrance is free for Watsons Club, SMAC, and LOOK At Me members. With exclusive promotions, product showcases, and immersive brand experiences, BeautyCon 2025 is set to be your nonstop beauty journey in Manila.

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Tumindig at Umibig… PA MORE! After a stellar run, Walang Aray returns for a 7-week victory encore from Aug. 29 - Oct.  12, 2025, at the PETA Theater Center.

This genre-bending musical comedy is a modern adaptation of Severino Reyes’ sarsuela, delivering a riotous, razor-sharp twist to the tale of lovers caught in the chaos of 1800s colonial Philippines. Bursting with funk, pop, irreverent humor, and proudly Filipino energy, "Walang Aray" explores identity, resistance, and romance through a wildly entertaining lens.

Expect a refreshed staging, wittier lines, and new cast additions in this latest run. Garnering eight PhilStage Gawad Buhay Awards, ten BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, and four Philippine Leaf Awards, the production cements its place as one of the most celebrated contemporary Filipino musicals in recent years.

Presented by PETA, this satirical masterpiece is both a tribute to Philippine theatrical heritage and a bold leap into the now. Whether you’re watching again or for the first time, "Walang Aray" promises a show that’s heart-stopping, heart-warming, and heart-racing in equal measure.

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MONO8 presents "A Bird, A Cage, A God of Flowers," a powerful solo exhibition by artist Pepe Delfin, running from July 26 to Sept. 27, 2025, with an opening reception on July 26 at 6 PM.

Borrowing its title from Mary Oliver’s "The Kookaburras," the exhibition navigates the emotional weight of trauma through Delfin’s striking geometric abstraction. Using line, color, and form, Delfin builds visual narratives that express the inexpressible, inviting viewers to encounter trauma not as spectacle but as an experience shaped by complexity, resistance, and healing.

Presented in collaboration with Lunas Collective, the exhibit offers more than aesthetic insight; it becomes a space for empathy and introspection. Delfin’s unique artistic language, a blend of mathematical precision and emotional resonance, makes each piece a quiet yet powerful act of storytelling.

Don’t miss this intimate, transformative show at MONO8!

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Discover Tanod-Lupa, a captivating public art installation by multimedia artist Abdulmari "Toym" De Leon Imao Jr. showcasing illuminated depictions of Filipino mythical creatures, on view at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Liwasang KaLIKHAsan from Aug. 1 to 31, 2025, at 6:30 PM to 9 PM. 

This exhibition features figures such as the kapre, tikbalang, diwata, and manananggal. The installation aims to highlight the importance of environmental conservation and the rich tapestry of Filipino folklore. The artworks are strategically placed among trees and shrubs, creating a harmonious dialogue between the installations and the surrounding natural landscape. "Tanod-Lupa" invites visitors to reflect on the interconnectedness of culture and nature, offering a unique opportunity to engage with Philippine mythology in a contemporary context. 

Admission is free, making it accessible to all who wish to experience this enchanting fusion of art, culture, and nature. Visit now and experience this one-of-a-kind cultural display!

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Venture "Into The Woods" this August as Theatre Group Asia stages Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed musical at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Circuit Makati, from Aug. 7 to 31, with matinee and evening shows at 2 PM and 7:30 PM.

This highly anticipated production marks the return of Olivier and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga to the Philippine stage, playing The Witch in a role she first portrayed three decades ago. A fusion of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, and more, the musical follows a childless baker and his wife on a quest to lift a witch’s curse. What unfolds is a visually stunning, emotionally rich tale exploring the consequences of desire and the moral complexities of fairy tales.

Directed by Chari Arespacochaga as a tribute to the late Bobby Garcia, the show features production design by Clint Ramos, co-producer and creative director of the last Broadway revival. Following TGA’s 2024 hit "Request sa Radyo," this staging brings a dazzling mix of nostalgia and theatrical innovation to Manila’s theater scene.

Event information edited for consistency and clarity by The Beat Asia.

This August, experience Kaliwaan, a powerful Filipino adaptation of Harold Pinter’s acclaimed modern classic Betrayal. Produced by Stages Production Specialists, Inc., in collaboration with MusicArtes, Inc., the play runs for two weekends only from August 22 to 31, 2025 at The Mirror Theater Studio, located at 3/F SJG Building, 8463 Kalayaan Avenue, Makati.

Kaliwaan, translated by Guelan Varela-Luarca and directed by internationally celebrated director Loy Arcenas, delves into the haunting silence, longing, and emotional erosion that unfold in the wake of betrayal. With piercing dialogue and stark staging, this production invites audiences to witness how intimacy unravels slowly—quietly—through fractured memories and hidden truths.

Harold Pinter’s original play, known for its reverse chronology and subtle intensity, finds new depth and resonance in this Filipino-language version that hits close to home. This limited run promises a deeply intimate theater experience that reflects the universal pain of broken connections.

Ticket prices range from P800 to P1250, with Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers available. For tickets and full details, visit bit.ly/KaliwaanMNL2025.

Event information edited for consistency and clarity by The Beat Asia.