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

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 Brar


Directed by: Anthony Simpson-Pike


Performed by: Peter Singh, Naveed Khan and Sid Sagar


Recorded, edited and sound designed by: Robbie MacInnes


Photo credits: Bettina Adela


With thanks to Iqbal Husain and Sara Griffiths at The National
Archives, and Fin Kennedy and Mina Maisuria at Tamasha Theatre.