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Unavailable'The Radicalisation of Vir Singh': a play about the challenges of serving as an Indian soldier in the First World War
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'The Radicalisation of Vir Singh': a play about the challenges of serving as an Indian soldier in the First World War

FromThe National Archives Podcast Series


Currently unavailable

'The Radicalisation of Vir Singh': a play about the challenges of serving as an Indian soldier in the First World War

FromThe National Archives Podcast Series

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Arjun sits restless and scared as he prepares to enter the battlefield for the first time. Inspired by compatriot Vir's legends of mighty Sikh warriors, Arjun becomes resolute in his determination to bring honour to his family. But with false reports of cowardice emerging, what story will history remember?This podcast is one of five short plays produced in response to documents held at The National Archives relating to the experiences of people from South Asia at the time of the First World War. The series was created by five playwrights from the Tamasha Developing Artists (TDA) programme and funded by the Friends of The National Archives.Written by: Amman Paul Singh BrarDirected by: Anthony Simpson-PikePerformed by: Peter Singh, Naveed Khan and Sid SagarRecorded, edited and sound designed by: Robbie MacInnesPhoto credits: Bettina AdelaWith thanks to Iqbal Husain and Sara Griffiths at The National Archives, and Fin Kennedy and Mina Maisuria at Tamasha Theatre.
Released:
Nov 1, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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