Roald Dahl's The BFG

22 Apr - 9 May 2026 | Esplanade Theatre

A visually stunning, “jaw-dropping” new production of epic scale and imagination.

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.

A landmark theatrical event that showcases theatre-making at its most inventive, captivating audiences of all ages.

Giant Country Experience

Want to make your Roald Dahl's The BFG experience just GIGANTICUS? The Giant Country Experience is for you. This gets you right next to the stage where you'll get to see Sophie and the BFG up close! 

Includes the following:

• Premium seat offering an up-close view of the performance. 

• Themed signature drink (choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink) 

• Autographed Programme Book

• Priority Admission 

The Big Giant Deals

Phizz-whizzing Perks

• Friends & Family Package: 10% off with a minimum of 4 tickets
• Esplanade&Me Members: Up to 15% off
• Applicable to Cat 1 & 2 only

 School/Corporate/Group Packages  

Contact James at james@srt.com.sg  for information on exclusive discounts and other school/corporate/group benefits.  

Admission Rules

Rating / Age Limit

• Recommended Age: 8 and above
• Admission Age: 6 and above
• Tickets are required for all patrons regardless of age. There will be strictly no admission without a ticket.

Late Seating Advisory:

• Please be seated 15 minutes before the performance start time.
• Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable point.

Photography / Video Recording Rules

• No Photography, Video recording and Audio recording is allowed for this event.

Additional Information

• Please take note of our ticketing terms and conditions here. Tickets sold are non-refundable.

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Event Date

22 Apr – 9 May 2026

Tue – Sat: 7pm
Matinee (Sat & Sun): 2.30pm

Performance times for 3 - 9 May 2026 will be released on 25 Feb 2026.

Venue
Esplanade Theatre

Ticket Pricing

Preview: 22 Apr 2026
Cat 1: $118
Cat 2: $98
Cat 3: $78 (*Concession: $62)
Cat 4: $58 (*Concession: $45)
Cat 5: $48

Non-Peak (Tue,Thu, Sun)
Cat 1: $138
Cat 2: $118
Cat 3: $88 (*Concession: $70)
Cat 4: $68 (*Concession: $52)
Cat 5: $48

Peak (Fri-Sat, PH)
Cat 1: $158
Cat 2: $128
Cat 3: $98 (*Concession: $80)
Cat 4: $78 (*Concession: $60)
Cat 5: $58

*Concession pricing applies to Students, Seniors, NSFs & PWDs only. A valid ID is required.

Duration:
Approximately 1h 50 mins (including a 20 min interval)

Rating: To be advised