CNA938 Rewind - “Yusof: Portrait of a President”

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the creatives and performers involved in the production “Yusof: Portrait of a President”, based on the life and times of Singapore’s first President, Yusof Ishak. An Esplanade commission staged by local theatre company Teater Ekamatra, “Yusof” traces the President’s beginnings as a journalist to becoming Singapore’s first head of state. Cast members Sani Hussain, Siti Khalijah and Fauzie Laily will discuss their roles that offer a glimpse into the life and times of Yusof Ishak who dedicated his life in service to Singapore.