Author: Arman ShahPage 30 of 30

A former travel writer with fond memories of solo adventures in Southeast Asia, Arman is now founder and editor of The Everyday People.

If you ever see him approaching with a camera and voice recorder in hand, please choose kindness and don’t decline his request for an interview.

Shrey Bhargava: The Actor and (Unsuspecting) New Face of Anti-Racism in Singapore

The 22-year-old talks about what transpired during the auditions for Ah Boys To Men 4, his thoughts on being defamed by local blogger Xiaxue, and the police report that was filed against him.

Dream Chasers: Interview with Playwright Lucas Ho

The 33-year-old Associate Artist at Checkpoint Theatre talks about “FRAGO”, an upcoming play that touches upon the more poignant aspects of reservist life in the Singapore army.

Singapore Theatre Review: “Hand to God” by SRT

Think this play is just about a sock puppet? Well, think again. Check out our review of the dark and sinister comedy that delves into the concept of faith and loss.

Comedy Night in Singapore: Review of “Cannot Means Cannot” by Rishi Budhrani

Why can’t we do some of the things we’re told we can’t do in Singapore? The brilliant and hilarious Rishi Budhrani tells us during his first solo outing as a stand-up comedian.

Singapore Literature: Review of “Payoh” by Jim Tan

We review the allegorical tale that explores Singapore’s turbulent history through the struggles of sanctuary birds seeking self-governance and independence from their human counterparts.

Singapore Theatre Review: “Normal” by Checkpoint Theatre

We review “Normal”, a brutally honest and soul-stirring play that explores the world of students through the struggles faced by two Normal Academic misfits in an all-girls school.

Dream Chasers: Interview with Author Suffian Hakim

We sit down with the author of “Harris bin Potter and the Stoned Philosopher” to discuss his Harry Potter parody and chosen career path as a writer.

i Light Marina Bay: 32 Electrifying Instagram Images that Bedazzled Us

We round up some of our favourite Instagram images of Asia’s leading sustainable light art festival. Enjoy!

Comedy Night in Singapore: Review of “Pottymouth” by Sharul Channa

We commemorated International Women’s Day by catching Singapore’s very first one-woman comedy show. Here’s everything the lady with the dynamite personality made us laugh about.

Dream Chasers: Interview with Playwright Faith Ng

The 29-year-old talks about her journey towards becoming a playwright and the highly-anticipated return of “Normal” to the Singapore stage.

Staycations in Singapore: PARKROYAL on Pickering Hotel Review

We spend a night at the luxurious five-star accommodation on Upper Pickering Street to bring you this hotel review.

Cookbook Insights: Christal Sih Honours Recipes by Her Grandma

Graphic designer Christal Sih discusses “Grandma’s Recipes”, a self-initiated design project that became the first cookbook released by Math Paper Press.

Dream Chasers: Interview with DeepCuts Barber Faz Ismail

The Founder of DeepCuts Barber’s opens up about his bittersweet journey towards realising his barbering aspirations in Singapore.

Dream Chasers: Interview with Travel Blogger Hendric Tay

The award-winning travel blogger from Singapore debunks the misconceptions of his chosen career path and shares exciting updates on his startup, The Travel Intern.

Cosplay in Singapore: Living between Fantasy and Reality as Dynamic Spidey

In this documentary photo essay, Arman Shah takes an intimate look into the life of Jeremy, a cosplayer from Singapore whose passion lies in Marvel superhero and pop culture icon Spider-Man.

Filmmaker Insights: Capturing the Pokémon GO Craze in Singapore

Student filmmaker Ng Kai Yuan talks about documenting the latest mobile gaming phenomenon to hit the city-state in his stunning time-lapse video.

Dream Chasers: Interview with Actor and Puppeteer Bright Ong

The talented and effervescent performer candidly talks about the challenges and rewards that come with being a professional television and stage actor in Singapore these past six years.

Singapore Theatre: Review of “Rosnah” by The Necessary Stage

Set in the 1990s, this hour-long monologue explores the inner turmoil of a conservative Malay Muslim woman from Singapore who finds herself conflicted when exposed to the ideals of Western modernism and liberalism on foreign soil.

Dream Chasers: Interview with Brand Designers Wan and Zee

The Founders of PlayPause discuss the importance of visual branding and the realities of being in a business with your spouse.