How is this year’s edition of Shakespeare in the Park “bigger and bolder”?
The set is huge in concept and size. We are using more projection this year, in a stylized way, to tell the story. We want the audience to walk away from the show feeling like they have had great value for money and an excellent night’s entertainment.

How do Shakespearean works inspire you?
It is some of the greatest writing in the English language. The stories he tells and the poetry he created are what stand the test of time. In my opinion, he finds ways of communicating universal human traits in his plays more successfully than any other writer.

Can you personally relate to the themes in Othello?
If the question is, “Have I felt jealousy? Or betrayed?”, then the answer is yes. “Would I deal with it in the way that some of the characters in Othello do?”, then the answer is no.

What do you think of the local theater scene?
People are beginning to appreciate it more and more. One of the reasons I love working here is that there is a sense of possibility and enthusiasm for great work.

How can theater shake off its reputation of just catering to the rich?
It’s a huge misconception. Shakespeare wrote for the common people of London. Theater is one of the oldest and most popular art forms in the world.

Shakespeare in the Park—Othello is on through May 19, 7:30pm at Fort Canning Park.

Stamps and philatelic material from SPM’s Universal Postal Union
Portraying some of the most memorable scenes and characters from past episodes, the unique collection of stamps on display consists 17 of a mixture of stamps from Singapore Post and the museum’s Universal Postal Union collection. Look out for a real classic–an envelope cover of a letter sent to SPM in 2007 using US-made collectors’ item Star Wars stamps.

R2-D2 miniature USA Postboxes
These are miniature items of actual real sized US-made postboxes modelled from the famous R2-D2 character featured in the trilogies.

Diorama of the “Emperor’s Arrival Scene”
This is a collection of the most epic figurines from avid collector Ng Hak Beng. Painstakingly set up by the collectors and Singapore Philatelic Museum, it depicts the famous scene from Return of the Jedi.

900 movie action figures on display
From Yoda to Storm Troopers to C-3PO, these babies are culled from five of Singapore’s most hardcore fans.

Costumes on loan from memorabilia collectors and a live-sized R2-D2 model 
The sacred collection of costumes and R2-D2 model belonging to one of the five lenders bear testament to their passion. Check out the Red Guard and Tie Defender fighter costumes in its full glory.

The exhibition is on through June 30 at the Singapore Philatelic Museum. $6.

Specs: Hand-built carbon fiber frame, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, handlebar with personalized grips, stem and 31.6mm seat post, sizes available: XS (49cm) to XL (61cm)

The good: The Storck Multiroad is easy to handle, even for a slightly-built person. It’s just the right amount of weight so a rider can command good control, even when going at high speeds or over challenging terrain. The Schwalbe Marathon Cross tires, strong hand grip and disc brake system mean rolling on both regular roads and rough trails in rainy conditions will be relatively simple. We also like that the gear levers are ergonomic and fit most thumb and index finger sizes—allows easy transition expecially when experiencing undulating terrain. If you’re a bit of a speed demon, you’ll be happy to know that the stream-lined chain and seat stay, while the forks make for minimized wind resistance.

The bad: The seat isn’t very suitable for long cruises where you’ll encounter the occasional pothole. Mis-shifts might occur during gear transitions because the main crank and cassette sprockets aren’t exactly the smoothest. Moving into a certain gear can bring about a clicking sound during the running-in period, but we got past that so you probably will.    

Verdict: Easy on the eyes and offering good control, the Storck Multiroad would've been a perfect first bike for the adventurous, except most beginners would probably balk at the pricetag.

$2,935 from Fat Cat Cycle.