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Dates
Wednesday 2 July – Friday 4 July 2025
Times
2.30pm & 5pm
Tickets
$27 for Schools (Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute), excluding ticketing fee.
For every 20 student tickets purchased per performance, one complimentary teacher ticket will be issued. The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
SPED schools: For every 10 student tickets purchased per performance, two complimentary teacher tickets will be issued. The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
Homeschool Groups and International School: To make a booking, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
For enquiries, email education@esplanade.com.
To find out more and book tickets for your students, visit this webpage.
Tote Board Arts Grant
All Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges / Centralised Institute & ITEs may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.
All SPED Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 70% of the programme cost.
For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
event details
Dates
Wednesday 2 July – Friday 4 July 2025
Times
2.30pm & 5pm
Tickets
$27 for Schools (Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute), excluding ticketing fee.
For every 20 student tickets purchased per performance, one complimentary teacher ticket will be issued. The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
SPED schools: For every 10 student tickets purchased per performance, two complimentary teacher tickets will be issued. The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
Homeschool Groups and International School: To make a booking, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
For enquiries, email education@esplanade.com.
To find out more and book tickets for your students, visit this webpage.
Tote Board Arts Grant
All Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges / Centralised Institute & ITEs may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.
All SPED Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 70% of the programme cost.
For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
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.
It is supported by the National Arts Council as part of the NAC School Arts Excursion Programme.
Recommended for Secondary school students aged 13 to 16.
Written by Haresh Sharma
Co-Directed by Deonn Yang and Haresh Sharma
Performed by Hafidz Rahman, Jamil Schulze and Tan Rui Shan
Sound Design by Safuan Johari
Costume Design by Loo An Ni
Learning Objectives
By the end of the programme, students will:
* gain exposure to theatre as an art form through an interactive work written by a renowned local playwright.
* examine and reflect on issues related to Singapore’s historical and socio-cultural contexts.
* develop a deeper sense of belonging as Singaporeans and greater understanding and empathy for all based on Singapore’s shared values and heritage.
* be empowered and motivated to play a positive role in Singapore’s future and be part of an active citizenry towards an inclusive Singapore society.
This programme is presented by The Necessary Stage, in collaboration with Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, as part of its Feed Your Imagination programme for 2025. It is supported by the National Arts Council as part of the NAC School Arts Excursion Programme.
