Following two acclaimed West End seasons, when it played to over 100,000 people and received standing ovations at every performance, this unforgettable theatrical tour-de-force will tour to 11 cities and towns across the UK includingThe Lowry from Tue 3 - Sat 7 October.
The cast features David Ahmad, who has won universal praise as the show’s narrator, Amir, and award-winning Emilio Doorgasingh, in the pivotal role of Baba, who was named Best Actor of the Year in Eastern Eye’s Arts Culture & Theatre Awards forThe Kite Runner’s West End premiere.
The cast also includes: Jo Ben Ayed as Hassan, Ravi Aujla, Bhavin Bhatt , Ameira Darwish, Oliver Gyani, Ezra Faroque Khan, Umar Pasha, Jay Sajjid, Karl Seth,Danielle Woodnutt and Tabla musician Hanif Khan.
Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, this haunting and powerful story has been adapted into a stunning stage production. A haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, it follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption. Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan or Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever...
The Kite Runner, published in 2003, was Khaled Hosseini’s first novel. It became an instant bestseller across the globe and has since been published in 70 countries, selling 31.5 million copies in 60 languages.
The Kite Runneris adapted by Matthew Spangler and directed by Giles Croft. It is produced in the West End by Martin Dodd for UK Productions and Derek Nicol & Paul Walden for Flying Entertainment. It was originally produced by Nottingham Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse.
Listings Information The Kite Runner
Dates: Tue 3 - Sat 7 October
Times: 7.30pm. Wed & Sat 2pm.
Tickets: £22.50 - £33.50. Conc £2 off. Website
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