13 August 2015 – 15 August 2015 @ Theatre Studio, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Synopsis

Zizi Azah’s work examines the life of Singapore’s first president, from his beginnings as a journalist to becoming a head of state.

Performed in Malay with English surtitles.

Playwright & Director: Zizi Azah

Set Design: Izmir Ickbal
Costume Design: Fatimah Mohsin
Lighting Design: Yo Shao Ann
Sound Design: Alhafiz Jamat 

(Source: Synopsis from Time Out Website and Credits from Izmir Ickbal Website)


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credits

Zizi Azah Binte Abdul Majid
Playwright, Director
Izmir Ickbal
Set Designer
Fatimah Mohsin
Costume Designer
Yo Shao Ann
Lighting Designer
Alhafiz Jamat
Sound Designer

artefacts

Yusof (2015), Review
A Lesson in History Two themes resonate very strongly in this historical biopic that has been specially commissioned for the Pesta Raya stage. The first is how the titular character is a champion for the common man. The second is the value of integrity in the face of adversity. It is fittingly poetic then that this production successfully brings across an authentic and utterly believable depiction of the trials and tribulations of our nation’s very first Head of State – replete with allusions to la
Muhammed Faizad Bin Salim
Reviewed: 15 August 2015