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World premiere of a play inspired by India's fight for freedom This month provides the opportunity to see the world premiere of a play inspired by India’s fight for freedom, marking 75 years of independence India Gate is a joint production from The Questors & Punjabi Theatre Academy which is being performed in the Judi Dench Playhouse from 30 April to 7 May. Written by Howard Shepherdson, in collaboration with Tajinder Sindra, this new play follows the journey of Edwin and Emily Lutyens and their connection with the Indian community in London and Delhi during the construction of the All India War Memorial (India Gate). Their story is interwoven with that of the Sikh Martyr Udham Singh, whose fight for India's independence from the British Raj began in 1919 in Amritsar. Rupa Huq MP highly recommended the play saying, "This thought-provoking production is beautifully staged and acted. It's one of those plays that leaves you wondering and googling long after it’s finished as the events stay with you. “ India Gate will begin its tour at The Questors Theatre, before going to theatres across the UK and to India. Tickets are priced from £14-18 depending on date of performance with concessions available as well as discounts for members and students. Next month in the Studio, Dead Boy Café by Grant Corr is being performed. The play is the winner of the Questor’s 2019 National Student Playwriting Competition and was originally going to be staged for the first time in 2020.
In this darkly comic play, Janet and Ruby run a chippie on the border of Northern Ireland. Ruby is blind, yet knows the cafe better than anyone. Janet hasn’t stepped outside the door in 15 years and is grappling with her sanity. The two women are locked in a love-hate relationship, but bound together by the person they both loved the most. One desperately stormy night a strange young man arrives at the café, drenched to the bone. Just who is he, and what will his presence mean for Janet? Is she really seeing him for who he is? And can the blind Ruby see more than them all? It has some adult themes but is suitable for ages ten and over and is on from 17-21 May. Tickets are £14 (£12 for concessions) except for the Friday and Saturday perfomances which are £18 (£15) and can be booked online.
May 5, 2022
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