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Ong Sor Fern

Arts Editor

Sor Fern started at The Straits Times writing about books and has since covered arts and culture as well as film and entertainment. She founded a short-lived tabloid-sized books supplement for the paper and helped conceptualise The Straits Times Life Theatre Awards.

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ST’s picks of the best shows at SIFA 2026

The Straits Times’ arts team of editor Ong Sor Fern and writers Clement Yong and Shawn Hoo picks their best watches.
The Straits Times’ arts team of editor Ong Sor Fern and writers Clement Yong and Shawn Hoo picks their best watches.

Promenade theatre work reflects Drama Box’s deep engagement with Pulau Ubin

In The Middle Of The Water is a promenade theatre work written by Kok Heng Leun and performed by Chng Xin Xuan.
In The Middle Of The Water is a promenade theatre work written by Kok Heng Leun and performed by Chng Xin Xuan.

Violist Lionel Tan, founding member of Singapore’s T’ang Quartet, dies at 60

Violinist Lionel Tan died at 60 after a long battle with cancer.
Violinist Lionel Tan died at 60 after a long battle with cancer.

Singapore singer Jacintha steps beyond comfort zone in Lush Life to mixed results

Lush Life is a biographical theatre work inspired by the life of jazz singer Jacintha Abisheganaden.
Lush Life is a biographical theatre work inspired by the life of jazz singer Jacintha Abisheganaden.

Quirky characters and Singapore history anchor Ovidia Yu’s The Tembusu Tree Mystery

The Tembusu Tree Mystery is the latest instalment in Ovidia Yu's long-running Crown Colony series.
The Tembusu Tree Mystery is the latest instalment in Ovidia Yu's long-running Crown Colony series.

Sail to Ubin with Drama Box for an arts festival with a twist

Running from May 30 to June 5, Drama Box's Under Ubin Night Skies takes guests to the island for theatre performances and nature walks.
Running from May 30 to June 5, Drama Box's Under Ubin Night Skies takes guests to the island for theatre performances and nature walks.

Sifa 2026: Festival Village productions a mixed bag for a mass audience

Jo Tan in Makan Culture, an interactive food-themed show that is part of the Festival Village programme in Sifa 2026.
Jo Tan in Makan Culture, an interactive food-themed show that is part of the Festival Village programme in Sifa 2026.

Explore Odissi dance in performances and workshops

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CREDIT AND COPYRIGHT: COURTESY OF BHASKAR'S ARTS ACADEMY
sfpicks07 - Orissa Dance Academy


CREDIT AND COPYRIGHT: COURTESY OF BHASKAR'S ARTS ACADEMY

Iran’s Blind Runner and Malaysia’s Fragments Of Tuah headline Esplanade’s The Studios season

Fragments Of Tuah is a documentary drama based on research into the life of the legendary Malay hero Hang Tuah
Fragments Of Tuah is a documentary drama based on research into the life of the legendary Malay hero Hang Tuah

Why Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights withstands multiple readings and adaptations

 Emerald Fennell's adaptation is just the latest in a series of readings of Emily Bronte's classic novel.
 Emerald Fennell's adaptation is just the latest in a series of readings of Emily Bronte's classic novel.

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