Theatre

‘Insane Asylum Seekers’ and ‘Permission’ – Refugee and Women’s experiences play hit the mark…

Two shows with heart, conviction and passion and completing their short runs today, deserve praise… By Suman Bhuchar Insane Asylum…

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The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs; Stars: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey; Brown Girls Do It Too, and more

This month sees shows on feminism and fun, while family musicals and festivals showcasing writers of global majority… There is…

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‘The Brightening Air’: Ordinary lives, profound regrets, family fortunes… 


Sibling relations, folklore and longing are central themes in this play by a writer many regard as one of foremost…

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A Thousand Splendid Suns; Marriage Material; In Search of Goldoni; Insane Asylum Seekers and more…

May is a very busy time in theatre and there is a lot on which means that asianculturevultures are spoilt…

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‘Shanghai Dolls’ – female friendship, politics, cultural tumult in China

New writer Amy Ng’s play at the Kiln is rich and engrossing… THIS is a powerful production which tells us…

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‘Sophia’ – Hannah Kumari on her ‘Princess Revolutionary’ play…

Emerging playwright talks about the life of Sophia Duleep Singh and how her story resonates so strongly today… By Suman…

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Natasha Kathi-Chandra – the joy, confusion and complexities of South Asian identities

One of the new female South Asian artistic leaders in the theatre sector in UK, is Natasha Kathi-Chandra artistic director…

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‘Speed’ – director Milli Bhatia on a new play that is probing and funny…

Theatre to talk about in more ways than one… MILLI BHATIA is a talent to watch – that might not…

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Sophia; Shanghai Dolls; Speed; Climate play; Much Ado makeover; Romeo & Juliet rap and more…

There is some great theatre around this month and it would be a shame to miss… By Suman Bhuchar Sophia…

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‘Shafeeq Shajahan: The Bollywood Guide to Revenge’ – talented performer takes audience on journey of love, revenge and redemption

What is The Bollywood Guide to Revenge you may well ask… By Suman Bhuchar I’M NOT SURE but in this…

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