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A black comedy - an Iraqi refugee comes to London in search of his dream... Salim, an Iraqi refugee, takes on a new identity In London after fleeing persecution in Baghdad. He is picked up, and marries a wealthy older woman, who enthusiastically coaches him in the bedroom for his forthcoming citizenship test. But Carlos Fuentes finds that knowing the names of all six of Henry VIII's wives can neither satisfy his new wife nor turn him into a "Britishman". The nightmare of the violence of his past catches up with him, and suddenly he is at the airport, accompanied by a G4 security guard, waiting for a plane to take him back to IraqT1477360601The World premiere of Rashid Razaq's new play is based on an award-winning short story by Hassan Blasim. It is directed by Nicolas Kent, who was artistic director of the Tricycle Theatre from 1984-2012, and the cast includes Nabil Elouahabi who was a leading actor in the Olivier nominated trilogy "The Great Game -Afghanistan" and on Channel 4 TV's Bafta nominated "Top Boy". Supported by Arts Council, Backstage Trust, John S Cohen Foundation and Potter FoundationPresented byNabil Elouahabi. Presented byNick of Time Productions Ltd. Director Nicolas Kent. Design Ellan Parry. Lighting Matt Eagland. Sound Andy Graham. Performer Nabil Elouahabi (Carlo Fuentes). Performer Caroline Langrishe (Lydia King). Performer Sara Bahadori (Case Worker / Sahar Husain). Performer Selva Rasalingam (Kevin / Khaled Al Hamrani). | |
| 23 Jul 14 to 16 Aug 14 | Arcola, Inner London :: V1422226940 listing details L1300976755 |
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