The Next Big Thing: Stories from Singapore

Dive into a daring evening of fiction, poetry and spoken word at this special showcase of Singapore’s rising literary talent.

Four electrifying writers based in Singapore explore issues of exile and migration, heritage and belonging, and faith and ritual at the latest instalment of The Next Big Thing.

Hear from poet and essayist, Jonathan Chan (going home), award-winning poet, translator and voiceover artist, Laura Jane Lee, novelist, Wen-yi Lee (When They Burned the Butterfly) and writer and spoken word artist, Stephanie Dogfoot (Roadkill for Beginner) in this special event that showcases the breadth and range of Singaporean talent today.

Over a drink at The Moat, enjoy an evening of literary discovery as this extraordinary lineup of emerging writers share the work that’s garnering them the attention of the literary scene in Asia and beyond.