The RSC and Wise Children's critically acclaimed co-production heads to London for a limited season beginning next month.
The Buddha of Suburbia production image. Photo by Steve Tanner (c) RSC
The full cast has been announced for The Buddha of Suburbia.
Adapted from Hanif Kureishi's novel and directed by Emma Rice, the cast includes Dee Ahluwalia as Karim, Ankur Bahl as Haroon, Tommy Belshaw as Charlie/Shadwell, Rina Fatania asTracey/Jeeta/Marlene/Auntie Jean, Natasha Jayetileke as Jamila, Naveed Khan as Anwar/Joanna, Deven Modha as Ensemble, Katy Owen as Margaret/Eleanor, Simon Rivers as Changez, Lucy Thackeray as Eva and Ewan Wardrop as Matthew Pyke.
The returning creative team is also announced today. Set Design by Rachana Jadhav; Costume Design by Vicki Mortimer; Sound and Video Design by Simon Baker; Lighting Design by Jai Morjaria; Composition by Niraj Chag; Choreography & Intimacy Coordination by Etta Murfitt; Fight Direction by Kev McCurdy; and Casting by Matthew Dewsbury CDG.
Set in South London during the late seventies, The Buddha of Suburbia follows 17-year-old Karim as his life is about to explode into glorious technicolour as he navigates a path to enlightenment. Or at the very least, Beckenham. The show explores family, friends, sex, theatre, and ultimately, belonging. Hailed by The Telegraph as a production that will leave you 'on a rare high', its one to add to your list of shows to see during Autumn.
The Buddha of Suburbia will run at The Barbican from 22 October - 16 November 2024.
