# Rafta Rafta

> HuM Theatre's Rafta Rafta, an Esplanade co-production, plays the Esplanade Theatre Studio from 18 to 22 November 2026 at 8pm, with tickets from S$57.20.

## Key facts

- **Status:** Scheduled
- **When:** Wed, 18 Nov – Sun, 22 Nov 2026 (Singapore time, UTC+08:00)
- **Start:** 2026-11-18T20:00:00+08:00
- **End:** 2026-11-22T20:00:00+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$65
- **Tickets:** https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/kalaa-utsavam-indian-festival-of-arts/2026/rafta-rafta
- **Age:** 9+
- **Also known as:** Rafta Rafta Esplanade, Kalaa Utsavam 2026
- **Setting:** Indoor
- **Organiser:** HuM Theatre
- **Line-up:** HuM Theatre
- **Categories:** Theatre & Drama
- **Page:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/rafta-rafta-2026
- **Calendar:** https://kakiout.com/singapore/events/rafta-rafta-2026.ics

## About

HuM Theatre's Rafta Rafta, an Esplanade co-production, plays the Esplanade Theatre Studio from 18 to 22 November 2026 at 8pm, with tickets from S$57.20. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/kalaa-utsavam-indian-festival-of-arts/2026/rafta-rafta))

## Programme and line-up

Rafta Rafta means 'slowly, slowly', a fitting phrase for a young marriage finding its footing in Singapore: Atul and Weilin have just married, but their cramped BTO flat soon fills up with well-meaning parents, colourful in-laws and plenty of unspoken expectations. It is directed by Daisy Irani Subaiah and is part of Kalaa Utsavam. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/kalaa-utsavam-indian-festival-of-arts/2026/rafta-rafta))

## Tickets and how to book

Standard tickets are Standard S$65. The page lists a limited concession category for students, NSFs, seniors and PWDs without prices. ([Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accessed 8 Nov 2026](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/kalaa-utsavam-indian-festival-of-arts/2026/rafta-rafta))

## What to expect on the day

The play runs 2 hours 15 minutes including one 15-minute intermission. Admission is for ages 9 and above, and every person, including infants and children, needs a ticket unless stated otherwise. 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/festivals-and-series/kalaa-utsavam-indian-festival-of-arts/2026/rafta-rafta))

## Good to know

- **Running time:** The play runs 2 hours 15 minutes including one 15-minute intermission
- **Age policy:** Ages 9 and above; every person needs a ticket unless stated otherwise.
- **Recommended age:** 13 and above.

## Ticket prices

| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | S$65 |

## Sessions

- 2026-11-18T20:00:00+08:00 (Wednesday 18 November)
- 2026-11-19T20:00:00+08:00 (Thursday 19 November)
- 2026-11-20T20:00:00+08:00 (Friday 20 November)
- 2026-11-21T20:00:00+08:00 (Saturday 21 November)
- 2026-11-22T20:00:00+08:00 (Sunday 22 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

- [Rafta Rafta](https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/kalaa-utsavam-indian-festival-of-arts/2026/rafta-rafta) — Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay  (accessed 2026-11-08)
- Last verified: 2026-11-08T09:59:15+08:00
- Last updated: 2026-11-08T09:59:16+08:00