The National Theatre has released a first-look photos of Adeel Akhtar in The Estate.
BAFTA winner Adeel Akhtar (Fool Me Once, Four Lions) stars in this world premiere production, written by Shaan Sahota (The Angels Were Worms), and directed by Daniel Raggett (Accidental Death of an Anarchist).
In the play, the leader of the opposition has been forced to resign in a scandal.
Against the odds an ambitious politician, Angad Singh (Adeel Akhtar), emerges as the favourite. He could win, he could make history, he could really change things – as long as his sisters keep their mouths shut.
The full cast alongside Adeel includes Shelley Conn (Bridgerton) as Malicka, Dinita Gohil (The Father and the Assassin) as Sangeeta, Thusitha Jayasundera (The House of Bernarda Alba) as Gyan, Humphrey Ker (Welcome to Wrexham) as Ralph Hughes, Fode Simbo (Samuel Takes a Break…) as Isaac and Helena Wilson (The Hills of California) as Petra.
The Estate is playing at the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre until 23 August 2025.
Production photos: The Estate
Poster: Adeel Akhtar in The Estate
Director Daniel Raggett is joined by an artistic team that includes set designer Chloe Lamford, costume designer Khadija Raza, lighting designer Jessica Hung Han Yun, composer Asaf Zohar, sound designer Mike Winship, movement director Polly Bennett, fight director Alex Payne, casting director Bryony Jarvis-Taylor CDG, voice coach Shereen Ibrahim and staff director Molly Stacey.
The Estate is playing at the National Theatre until 23 August 2025.
Book The Estate tickets at the National Theatre London
Note: Originally published on 19 April 2025 with a poster image featuring Adeel Akhtar. Updated on 17 July 2025 to include full production photography.
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