A Passage To India
Based on the novel A Passage To India by E. M. Forster.
Adapted by Simon Dormandy
“One cannot be friends with the English!”
The advice was harsh but clear, and Aziz ignored it. Now he lies in jail on a charge of sexual assault.
Forster’s masterpiece poses a question more urgent today than ever: how can we love one another in a world divided by culture and belief?
Multi award-winning ensemble, simple8, transport us to Imperial India, conjuring up the elephants and caves, courthouses and temples with the simplest and boldest means – including original music played live on stage by legendary composer Kuljit Bhamra.
Full of humour and rich humanity, but with vast philosophical and political scope, A Passage To India is one of the great novels of the Twentieth Century. simple8’s thrilling new adaptation reimagines it for contemporary Britain.
Adapted by Simon Dormandy
Directed by Sebastian Armesto and Simon Dormandy
Original Music Composed by Kuljit Bhamra
Design by Dora Schweitzer
Lighting Design by Prema Mehta
| Venue: | Royal |
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| Duration: | Approx. 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval) |
Reviews
★★★★ "TREATS IT WITH INTELLIGENT CARE AND INTERESTING THEATRICS"
Libby Purves, Theatrecat
"AN IMAGINATIVE AND ABSORBING PRODUCTION"
British Theatre Guide
“AN EVOCATIVE ADAPTATION OF EM FORSTER’S ONCE GROUND-BREAKING NOVEL ABOUT INDIA AND EMPIRE”
The Stage
“THE ACCOMPANYING INDIAN MUSIC FROM KULJIT BHAMRA IS AN ATMOSPHERIC PLEASURE”
Daily Telegraph
★★★★ "A BRILLIANTLY STAGED PIECE OF THEATRE"
A Small Mind At The Theatre
★★★★★ "A COMPANY POSSESSING THE SKILLS, DEDICATION AND INTELLIGENCE TO CREATE WONDER"
The Times
Cast & Creative Team
Mrs Moore/Ralph
Liz Crowther
Callendar
Matthew Douglas
McBryde
Christopher Doyle
Mrs Callendar/Stella
Hannah Emanuel
Hamidullah
Tibu Fortes
Fielding
Richard Goulding
Turton
Nigel Hastings
Aziz
Asif Khan
Ronny
Edward Killingback
Godbole/Das
Ranjit Krishnamma
Adela
Phoebe Pryce
Mahmoud Ali
Maanuv Thiara
Composer & Musician
Kuljit Bhamra
Musician
Asha McCarthy
Directors
Sebastian Armesto & Simon Dormandy
Original Music
Kuljit Bhamra
Designer
Dora Schweitzer
Lighting Designer
Prema Mehta
Relighter
Martin McLachlan
Accent Coach
Zabarjad Salam
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