It is the new millennium and as Russell describes it, it was a time of great change for the LGBTQ community in Singapore. Not only was the community visibly larger and better connected, there was increased interest from academia to document the changes which were taking place.

This opening up of the public realm was reflected in the arts and even in the political sphere, creating a space for greater personal expression. Permission was finally given for "Lest The Demons Get To Me" to be staged.

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