Speeches that Changed the World

Biographies of artists

Remesh Panicker

Critically-acclaimed actor, Remesh Panicker has worked with local and international directors, in drama and comedy, in Singapore and overseas, from Shakespeare to broad comedy. Panicker is a multi award-winning executive producer, writer, script doctor and creative consultant with extensive experience in the documentary, TV drama and telemovie genres.

Jeffrey Tan

An experienced theatre director and educator of twenty-five years, Jeffrey Tan has worked full time as Resident Director with The Theatre Practice (1997), Drama Lecturer and Acting Head of Drama with LASALLE SIA (1999) and as Associate Artistic Director with TheatreWorks (S) Ltd (From 2002 - 2006). He was Assistant Director (Festivals) with the National Arts Council from 2007 to 2009 and Head, Commune: Participation with the Singapore Arts Festival from 2010 to 2012. Between 2012 to 2015, Jeffrey was Assistant Director, Community Arts and Culture Division, People’s Association. Currently Jeffrey is a freelance Theatre Director and Independent Producer. He also sits on the NAC External Theatre Assessor Panel.