Fate of a Cockroach 2026: S$27 Theatre at Esplanade
Fate of a Cockroach runs at Esplanade Theatre Studio from 12 to 14 November 2026, with standard tickets listed at S$27. There are four performances, including a Saturday matinee, and the Intercultural Theatre Institute recommends the play for ages seven and above.
What kind of play is this?
Egyptian playwright Tawfiq al-Hakim places an insect kingdom and a squabbling human couple in the same bathroom. This adaptation uses three graduating ITI actors to play multiple roles. Expect a satirical play about power and pride, rather than a straightforward animal adventure.
That makes it a different evening from a large touring musical: the interest is in how a small cast changes character and perspective. For another live-performance option in November, see our Pán dance-theatre guide, then choose the form your group actually wants to watch.
Choose an evening or the Saturday matinee
Performances begin at 8pm on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November. Saturday 14 November has 3pm and 8pm sessions. ITI lists a running time of two hours and 15 minutes including an interval.
On that estimate, the evening performance reaches about 10.15pm and the matinee about 5.15pm, before any delay. These are planning calculations, not guaranteed finishing times. The afternoon is the easier choice if you want dinner afterwards or prefer an earlier journey home. Avoid treating the relatively low ticket price as a sign that this is a short show.
How much are tickets after concessions?
ITI advertises 40% off for students and 20% off for NSFs, persons with disabilities, senior citizens and Esplanade&Me members. Applied to the S$27 standard price, those reductions work out to S$16.20 and S$21.60 respectively before any extra charges. The organiser links directly to Peatix.
The source does not establish a final checkout fee or GST breakdown. Check the payable total and the proof required for your concession. If several people are attending, verify each person’s eligibility instead of selecting one discounted category for the whole group. Booking availability has not been confirmed.
Find the Theatre Studio, not the main Theatre
The show is on Level 4, accessible by lifts and escalators. Esplanade describes the Theatre Studio as a flexible, intimate performance space. Its published maximum capacity is not a statement of how many tickets remain or which seating arrangement this production uses.
Send your group the full venue name when arranging to meet. “At Esplanade” is not precise enough when people are arriving separately. With a younger child, weigh the long running time and satirical subject as well as the age recommendation. Browse more Eventful arts and outing guides if a shorter programme would fit better.
Good to know
· Choose the 3pm Saturday session for an earlier finish.
· Keep the Peatix confirmation handy before entering the building.
· Leave time to reach Level 4 rather than meeting at showtime.
FAQs
Is Fate of a Cockroach a children’s show?
ITI gives it a General rating and recommends ages seven and above. It is a satirical play with a running time of over two hours, so consider the child’s interest and stamina.
Is there a student discount?
ITI advertises 40% off the S$27 standard ticket. Check eligibility and any extra charges in the official booking flow.
Which Esplanade venue is it in?
The production is at Esplanade Theatre Studio on Level 4, not the main Esplanade Theatre.
