Zadie Smith's breakthrough novel is adapted for stage by acclaimed playwright Stephen Sharkey and directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham in a major world première. The production opens on 5 November, with previews from 26 October, and runs until 22 December.
Rosie Jones, the Iqbal twins, their parents, their grandparents, Mad Mary and an avalanche of other characters who make up the everyday chaos of Kilburn High Road come together in an extraordinary revelry of NW6. An epic comedy with music and dance, this theatrical rollercoaster takes us on a fast-paced journey through history, different cultures and chance encounters.
The cast includes Ayesha Antoine (Irie Jones), Michele Austin (Mad Mary), Philip Bird (Des/Marc Perret/Marcus Chalfen), Ayesha Dharker (Alsana Iqbal), Naomi Frederick (Ruth/Poppy/Joyce Chalfen), Tony Jayawardena (Samad Iqbal), Richard Lumsden (Archie Jones), Karl Queensborough (Anthony /Denise/Josh Chalfen), Sid Sagar (Magid Iqbal), Amanda Wilkin (Rosie Jones), Assad Zaman (Millat Iqbal), and actor-musicians Matthew Churcher, Nenda Neurer (also Clara Jones) and Zoe West.
Photo Credit: Mark Douet
Ayesha Antoine, Michele Austin, Philip Bird, Ayesha Dharker, Naomi Frederick, Tony Jayawardena, Karl Queensborough, Sid Sagar, Amanda Wilikin, Assad Zaman
Ayesha Antoine, Michele Austin, Philip Bird, Ayesha Dharker, Naomi Frederick, Tony Jayawardena, Richard Lumsden, Karl Queensborough, Amanda Wilikin, Assad Zaman
Ayesha Antoine, Ayesha Dharker, Tony Jayawardena, Richard Lumsden, Nenda Meurer, Sid Sagar, Assad Zaman
Ayesha Antoine, Michele Austin, Ayesha Dharker, Tony Jayawardena, Richard Lumsden, Karl Queensborough, Sid Sagar, Amanda Wilkin, Assad Zaman
Ayesha Antoine, Philip Bird, Naomi Frederick, Richard Lumsden, Karl Queensborough
Ayesha Antoine and Richard Lumsden
Ayesha Antoine, Sid Sagar, Assad Zaman
Ayesha Dharker, Nenda Neurer, Karl Queensborough, Sid Sagar, Assad Zaman
Michele Austin and Tony Jayawardena
Richard Lumsden and Nenda Neurer
Tony Jayawardena and Richard Lumsden
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