Details

This dramatically relevant and authentic story is set against the backdrop of negotiations between the leaders of the Indian National Congress; the future Prime Minister Nehru wavers between his respect for Gandhi's non-violence and his admiration for the youthful fervour of the militant Bengali nationalist, Subhas Chandra Bose. Based on the true story of her great uncle and freedom fighter Dinesh Gupta, Lions and Tigers is the world premiere of a new play by leading playwright Tanika Gupta.

Cast/Performers

Shubham Saraf (Dinesh Gupta), Esh Alladi (Gandhi), Raj Bajaj (Badal), Sudha Bhuchar (Bimala), Jonahtan Keeble (Tegart), Irwin Jayawardena (Subhash Bose), Tony Jayawardena (Jyotish), Adam Best (Swann and Mills)

Creatives/Company

Author: Tanika Gupta
Director(s): Pooja Ghai, Wayne Parsons (movement director), Rachel Bown-Williams (fight director), Ruth Cooper-Brown (fight director of Rc-Annie Ltd)
Design: Rose Maggiora
Music: Arun Ghosh