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2004 - Singapore

Feed Your Imagination Series: History, Whose Story?

Sub-Title
A co-production by Esplanade Theatres on the Bay and The Necessary Stage

Updated on: 04 Aug 2025
  • Key visual for History, Whose Story?

  • Jamil Schulze in History, Whose Story?

  • Hafidz Rahman in History, Whose Story?

  • Tan Rui Shan in History, Whose Story?

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

  • Photos by Alvin Ho, courtesy of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

SYNOPSIS

Synopsis

Sir Stamford Raffles 
Tan Kah Kee 
Sultan Iskandar Shah 
Naraina Pillai 
Munshi Abdullah 

Who are these historical figures, and what did they do to earn a place in our textbooks?  

Join us for an uproarious whirlwind journey at The Necessary Stage’s History, Whose Story?, as we discover these colourful characters who have played important roles in the rich history of Singapore. Rediscover our island home as we take a riotous odyssey through our past, navigating through war and racial riots, colonisation, adventure, loyalty and betrayal. 

Written by Cultural Medallion recipient Haresh Sharma, and co-directed by Sharma and Associate Artist Deonn Yang, History, Whose Story? is an interactive youth theatre experience that promises to be a delightful introduction to the vibrant history of Singapore. Through an exploration of history, culture and language, the play will compel young people to think more deeply about our common heritage despite our differences. 

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Playwright & Co-director
Haresh Sharma
Co-Director
Deonn Yang
Cast
Tan Rui Shan
Hafidz Rahman
Sound Designer
Safuan Johari
Lighting Designer
Emanorwatty Bte M. Saleh
Props Master & Maker
Prop-erly LLP
Costume Designer
Loo An Ni
Production Manager
Celestine Wong
Stage Manager
Georgia Sim
Assistant Stage Manager
Geralyn Toh
Production Intern
Lydia Tan
Project Manager
Natasha Fathin
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