Lim Chin Siong, is thankfully not relegated to the ranks of villainy and one-note declarations... the charismatic left-wing leader, with his compelling oratory and rapport with the common man [is portrayed]". During the musical's run, actor Chow published a blog post, later removed, on how the writers had been "extremely open to input" from the Ministry of Communications and Information. In September 2015, Jonathan Lim's Chestnuts 50 The UnbelYeevable Jubilee Edition'' live parody sketch show featured a 'bromance' between Lim and Lee. Notes References 1933 births 1996 deaths Singaporean communists People's Action Party politicians Prisoners and detainees of Singapore Singaporean people of Hokkien descent Singaporean prisoners and detainees Barisan Sosialis politicians Hwa Chong Institution alumni Singaporean trade unionists