Cast announcements, Drama
Kanpur 1857
30 Jun 19:30
The Edinburgh Fringe First winning sell-out smash-hit, Kanpur: 1857 arrives in Norwich.
Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel finds themselves answering to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpur – an Indian uprising against British colonial forces. Based on historical events, this new play comically satirises contemporary conflicts around gender, colonial violence, and making art in times of crisis.
Written by and starring ‘storytelling genius’ (★★★★★ Scotsman) Niall Moorjani, and co-directed by and starring Jonathan Oldfield, director of 2024’s Best Newcomer Award-winning show.
But who is the hero and who is the villain? Whatever happens, it’s going to be explosive.
Winner of the Asian Arts Award of Outstanding Production.
As featured in the New Yorker.
Winner of the Pleasance’s Charlie Hartill Fund.
Important information
Ticket prices: £16
Available to book:
15 Dec at 10 am – Ambassadors, Supporters, Gold Friends and Corporates
17 Dec at 10 am – Friends and Best Friends
19 Dec at 10 am – General
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
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Reviews
★★★★★
Ed Fest
★★★★★
The North
★★★★
The List
★★★★
Broadway Baby
★★★★
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