Film Fanatic: An Interview with Opera Tang and Ada Heart, stars of new documentary ‘Baby Queen’ (SGIFF 2022)

As much as RuPaul’s Drag Race may have led you to believe otherwise, drag is more than just watching queens lipsync for their lives and donning beautiful, larger than life outfits alone. Drag is the art of self-expression, where the queen becomes the most exaggerated, elevated version of their true self, living loud and proud and strong. And that is a culture that, while still … Continue reading Film Fanatic: An Interview with Opera Tang and Ada Heart, stars of new documentary ‘Baby Queen’ (SGIFF 2022)

Art What!: An Interview with Georgina Greenslade, Head of Communications at Saatchi Gallery

LONDON – Back in our university days, the Saatchi Gallery in London was always one of our favourite haunts, representing contemporary art at the forefront of the scene and always having something new and interesting to check out during every visit. Since 2019, the Saatchi Gallery has also made some major changes, becoming a registered charity and dedicating even more resources and revenue into its … Continue reading Art What!: An Interview with Georgina Greenslade, Head of Communications at Saatchi Gallery

Kalaa Utsavam 2022: An Interview with Playwright/Director A Yagnya on ‘Between 5 Cows and the Deep Blue Sea’

When theatremaker A Yagnya’s play Between 5 Cows and the Deep Blue Sea was given a dramatised reading in 2020, we praised it as ‘relatable, fun and poignant’, impressed and hoping for it to receive a full staging at some point. 2 years later, and that staging is finally happening, as part of the Esplanade’s 2022 Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts. Written and … Continue reading Kalaa Utsavam 2022: An Interview with Playwright/Director A Yagnya on ‘Between 5 Cows and the Deep Blue Sea’

Kingdoms Apart: An Interview with Playwright/Director Chong Tze Chien on adapting the Mahābhārata

The Indian epic The Mahabharata is often considered ‘the longest poem ever written’, charting an age old battle between two groups of cousins in the Kurukshetra War for power. To date, it remains one of the most well-known texts in world mythology, and has received countless retellings and adaptations over the years. For theatremaker Chong Tze Chien, The Mahabharata has held a special place in … Continue reading Kingdoms Apart: An Interview with Playwright/Director Chong Tze Chien on adapting the Mahābhārata

By The Book: An Interview with Jeanette Winterson, author of ‘Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit’, ‘Frankissstein’ and ’12 Bytes’ (Singapore Writers’ Festival 2022)

Jeanette Winterson is constantly upgrading. Snagging her claim to fame with her 1985 novel Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit (which she penned at just 25 years old), Winterson has gone on to write thirteen novels for adults, two collections of short stories, as well as children’s books, non-fiction and screenplays. Her latest work, 12 Bytes, sees the acclaimed author dive deeper into her latest pet … Continue reading By The Book: An Interview with Jeanette Winterson, author of ‘Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit’, ‘Frankissstein’ and ’12 Bytes’ (Singapore Writers’ Festival 2022)

SRT’s The Almighty Sometimes: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins and rising star Arielle Jasmine

Mental health issues have been a concern since time immemorial, but it is only in more contemporary times that they have finally been taken seriously, with proper psychiatric treatment and medication used to curb the symptoms and cure patients. But with the rise of treatment comes the controversy of side effects and criticism from older generations – is there such a thing as a ‘medication … Continue reading SRT’s The Almighty Sometimes: An Interview with director Daniel Jenkins and rising star Arielle Jasmine

By The Book: An Interview with Jia Tolentino, author of bestselling essay collection ‘Trick Mirror’ (Singapore Writers’ Festival 2022)

A staff writer for The New Yorker, and former deputy editor of Jezebel and a contributing editor at The Hairpin, Jia Tolentino is something of a contemporary essayist superstar; her debut, award-winning essay collection Trick Mirror (2019), becoming an instant New York Times bestseller and named one of the best books of the year by the New York Public Library, the New York Times Book … Continue reading By The Book: An Interview with Jia Tolentino, author of bestselling essay collection ‘Trick Mirror’ (Singapore Writers’ Festival 2022)

Museum Musings: An Interview with Chung May Khuen, Director of National Museum of Singapore, on The Doraemon Exhibition and the future of curation

Picture the National Museum of Singapore, and the first image that comes to mind is likely to be hallowed hallways of history, charting our country’s struggle with the Japanese Occupation and the road to independence. But under Director Chung May Khuen’s charge, that seems about to change, as she introduces a new curatorial direction that emphasises the visitor experience. “I imagine the future of the … Continue reading Museum Musings: An Interview with Chung May Khuen, Director of National Museum of Singapore, on The Doraemon Exhibition and the future of curation

Music Is: An Interview with Indonesian-Singaporean artist lullaboy

Bernard Dinata, better known to his fans by his moniker lullaboy, is a man of many cultures. American-born, Singaporean-raised, and of Indonesian-Chinese origin, the Berklee College graduate has channeled his diverse background and upbringing into all he does, resulting in a musician that’s produced sensitive, honest and vulnerable music listened to by millions around the world. Signed to RedRecords, Universal Music Group’s and AirAsia’s joint … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Indonesian-Singaporean artist lullaboy

Music Is: An Interview with Irish Singer-Songwriter Dermot Kennedy

A little over a decade ago, you might have found Dermot Kennedy somewhere on a street in Dublin, playing and singing his heart out for passers-by who wouldn’t have batted an eyelid at the teenage busker. Today, the Irish singer-songwriter has amassed nearly 4 billion streams across music platforms, was nominated for best international male solo artist at the BRITS Awards, and toured the world. … Continue reading Music Is: An Interview with Irish Singer-Songwriter Dermot Kennedy