The RSC and Wise Children has announced casting for the London transfer of Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia.
Adapted and directed by Wise Children’s Artistic Director Emma Rice, and adapted with Hanif Kureishi, the production transfers to the Barbican in London from 22 October to 16 November 2024.
Reprising their performances from the world premiere at the RSC in Stratford upon Avon are:
Dee Ahluwalia as Karim, Ankur Bahl as Haroon, Tommy Belshaw as Charlie/Shadwell, Rina Fatania as Tracey/Jeeta/Marlene/Auntie Jean, Natasha Jayetileke as Jamila, Lucy Thackeray as Eva and Ewan Wardrop as Matthew Pyke. Simon Rivers will play Changez, having previously played the role of Anwar/Uncle Ted in Stratford.
New to the cast are Katy Owen as Margaret/Eleanor, Naveed Khan as Anwar/Joanna, Deven Modha as Ensemble.
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.
Emma Rice said:
“I am thrilled that The Buddha of Suburbia is getting another life, and even more thrilled to have such an incredibly talented cast performing it and bringing renewed energy and vitality to it. Above all, I can’t wait to see this delicious, naughty and tender piece back on stage and to celebrate Wise Children’s collaboration with the RSC – I hope it’s the first of many!”
The RSC’s Co-Artistic Directors, Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans, said:
“We’re delighted that our first collaboration with Wise Children is transferring to London. Emma Rice and her team inspire us consistently – and The Buddha of Suburbia is no exception. We’re thrilled that audiences at the Barbican will get to savour the show’s wit, energy and audacity.”
The Buddha of Suburbia is as an irresistible, heart-breaking and joyful exploration of family, friends, sex, theatre and, ultimately, belonging, based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning 1990 novel.
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