Laila takes shelter from a raging storm in an old bookshop, where she chances upon a book with her name on it. She is compelled to open the book and is consumed by the story - Laila finds herself in an old story and on a new journey... From the Persian deserts, the bittersweet story of star-crossed lovers Laila and Majnu, has been passed down through verse and song over centuries. The story of young love and feuding families is given a modern musical twist, taking you across the sands of time. Will love or fate prevail?T01672050269From the creators of the award-winning Britain's Got Bhangra (People's Favourite Musical - Off West End Awards), comes a new contemporary musical, retelling the greatest love story from the eastProducer Rifco. Producer Watford Palace Theatre. Producer Queen's Theatre Hornchurch. Director Pravesh Kumar. Design Libby Watson. Costume Andy Kumar. Lighting Philip Gladwell. Sound Ben Harrison. Director Cressida Carre (movement director). Musical Director Benjamin Holder (plus orchestration and arrangements). Director Debbie O'Brien (casting director). Design Matthew Robins (puppets). Performer Reece Bahia (Qays). Performer Ravin J Ganatra (Abba). Performer Mona Goodwin (Laila). Performer Kush Khanna (Atif). Performer Sami Lamine (Tabrez). Performer Sheena Patel (Zeenat). Performer Vedi Roy (Ensemble). Performer Shin (Father). Performer Yinka Williams (Ensemble). Performer Asif Raza (Sufi Singer). Performer Sunil Kalyan (Indian Percussion). Performer Pammi Saib (Guitars). Performer Vikaash Sankadecha (Drums). | |
| 31 May 16 to 4 Jun 16 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L0422423653 |
| 24 May 16 to 28 May 16 | Theatre Royal Windsor, Windsor :: V742 listing details L01114486867 |
| 17 May 16 to 21 May 16 | Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch :: V41 listing details L01848765923 |
| 10 May 16 to 15 May 16 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L1199949864 |
| 4 May 16 to 8 May 16 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L01242443858 |
| 27 Apr 16 to 30 Apr 16 | New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich :: V81 listing details L02110521471 |
| 2 Apr 16 to 17 Apr 16 | Watford Palace Theatre, Watford :: V55 listing details L175745829 |
