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Singapore Literature Review: this is how you walk on the moon

Calling all bookworms! We review this anthology by Ethos Books that’s set to challenge the way you think with its brand of anti-realist fiction.

Wesley Leon Aroozoo: The Singaporean Filmmaker on His Novel and Documentary About the Japanese Tsunami

The filmmaking teacher from LASELLE discusses his book and film “I Want to Go Home” that tell the story of Yasuo Takamatsu, the man who lost his wife in the 2011 Japan tsunami.

Singapore Theatre: Review of “FRAGO” by Checkpoint Theatre

We review this brilliant play – written by Lucas Ho and directed by Huzir Sulaiman – that poignantly touches upon reservist life in the Singapore army.

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 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.

Singapore Literature Review: Harris bin Potter and the Stoned Philosopher

Calling all muggles and magical folks alike! We give you the lowdown on the Harry Potter parody that’s set on becoming one of the most popular works of fiction in Singapore literature.

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.

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.

Singapore Literature Review: Every Moving Thing that Lives Shall be Food

Calling all bookworms and fans of local literature! Shila Naidu reviews this exquisite anthology by Singaporean author and poet Grace Chia.

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.

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.