I AM___ A Question Of Identity
who’s come from a relatively stable family environment would look upon I AM___ with some concern.
It’s about life on the other side of the tracks, a host of perspectives...
Let’s Make Christmas Great Again
SANTA isn’t kissing Mommy this year ‘cos of social distancing.
Yet the early reindeers brought a United Nations pop-up, like one of those old-fshioned greeting cards, to my attention...
The Phantom In Life’s Operas
THE LONG run of The Phantom Of The Opera extends beyond the catchy music and the visual spectacle.
It reflects aspects of our lives in the seemingly simple plot about...
Painting Open The Door To Happiness
CHEF, artist, cyclist, marathoner. It's a fine mix of ingredients that shape Gabriel Fratini's life.
Gabriel packs a lot of energy into his lean frame.
Most of the time, he's a...
Punch-Drunk Singapore Boxing
FROM 200 gladiators 50 years ago to just eight now. Can Singapore boxing recover from the TKO?
Bringing smelling salts to the sport is Alexander Shah. “In the next five years, I...
Aussie Film High Ground Sets A High Standard
The inaugural Aussie Film Festival aims to feature films built on inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging.
Organised by the Australian High Commission Singapore, the four films to be...
Building To Last
SHOULD Nathan Yong get his way, the first piece of furniture you buy from him will be the last you’ll ever need.
Walking into designer Nathan Yong’s store, Grafunkt at Park...
Who Is Being Tortured In 1984?
ASSAULTING the audience is a good way to be inclusive in theatre.
The staging of George Orwell's 1984 at the Esplanade Theatre as part of this year's Singapore International Festival...
Roger Dean – Art To Music
IN THE mundane, Roger Deans sees the fantastic.
Dean's art has graced the covers of albums since the 1970s, developing a style that is dreamlike yet bordering on the imaginative as...
One Splendid Night In Pop History
AT a time when there was a growing consciousness of the impact of globalisation and its importance in conveying messages, it was the entertainment industry that made good use...