# Considering Matthew Shepard

> The Chorallective presents the Singapore premiere of the oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard at the Esplanade Recital Studio on 9 and 15 November 2026 at 5pm, with tickets at S$58.

## Key facts

- **Status:** Scheduled
- **When:** Mon, 9 Nov – Sun, 15 Nov 2026 (Singapore time, UTC+08:00)
- **Start:** 2026-11-09T17:00:00+08:00
- **End:** 2026-11-15T17:00:00+08:00
- **Venue:** [Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay](https://kakiout.com/singapore/venues/esplanade-theatres-on-the-bay.md), 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
- **Area:** Marina Bay
- **Price:** S$58
- **Tickets:** https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/considering-matthew-shepard
- **Also known as:** Considering Matthew Shepard Singapore
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Organiser:** The Chorallective
- **Line-up:** The Chorallective
- **Categories:** Classical & Orchestral, Concerts
- **Page:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/considering-matthew-shepard-2026
- **Calendar:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/considering-matthew-shepard-2026.ics

## About

The Chorallective presents the Singapore premiere of the oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard at the Esplanade Recital Studio on 9 and 15 November 2026 at 5pm, with tickets at S$58. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/considering-matthew-shepard))

## Programme and line-up

The Chorallective presents the Singapore premiere of Craig Hella Johnson's 21st-century fusion oratorio, written in response to the real-life events surrounding Matthew Shepard, with music as a vehicle for moving beyond tragedy to understanding and healing. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/considering-matthew-shepard))

## Tickets and how to book

Standard tickets are Standard S$58. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/considering-matthew-shepard))

## What to expect on the day

The performance runs 2 hours with no intermission. The page carries an advisory of some mature content. Photography and video recording are generally not allowed during indoor performances unless the promoters or artists state otherwise, and food and drink are generally not permitted in the venue. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/considering-matthew-shepard))

## Good to know

- **Running time:** The performance runs 2 hours with no intermission

## Ticket prices

| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | S$58 |

## Sessions

- 2026-11-09T17:00:00+08:00 (Monday 9 November)
- 2026-11-15T17:00:00+08:00 (Sunday 15 November)

## Getting there

- MRT: Esplanade (CC3), ~5 min walk 
- MRT: City Hall (NS25/EW13), ~10 min walk 
Two MRT stations serve Esplanade: Esplanade (Circle Line) and City Hall (North–South and East–West lines), each connected by underground and above-ground routes. Bus stops are The Esplanade (02061) outside Esplanade Mall on Raffles Avenue, Esplanade Bridge (02111) and Aft Esplanade Stn Exit D (02029) along Esplanade Drive. The taxi stand is at C24 Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, and there is a pick-up point at the carpark's mezzanine level ([Esplanade, Getting Here & Around, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/visit/visitor-guide/getting-here-and-around))

## Sources

- [Considering Matthew Shepard](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/2026/considering-matthew-shepard) — Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay  (accessed 2026-11-08)
- Last verified: 2026-11-08T09:59:14+08:00
- Last updated: 2026-11-08T09:59:15+08:00