The story focuses on an Anglo - Pakistani family in 1970's Salford. It's a time of long hair, glam rock and flares. Chip shop owner, George Khan, wants his children to keep their culture and tradition but his kids want to be part of the modern world. The boys want disco music, the latest fashions and girls; Sajit wants to live in his parka and Meena doesn't want to wear saris. Their Dad is insisting on arranged marriages, dutiful children and respect, while their English Mum wants to give the kids space and to keep the peace - which is where the trouble starts. East is East is the hilarious result of two cultures colliding. This touching comedy was a hugely successful stage play and later made into the enormous international smash hit film. Winner of 1997 Writers' Guild Best West End Play award.| 26 Mar 97 to 26 Apr 97 | Duke of York's Theatre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 26 Mar 97 to 24 May 97 | Duke of York's Theatre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 5 Feb 97 to 8 Mar 97 | Theatre Royal Stratford East Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 25 Nov 96 to 7 Dec 96 | The Ambassadors Theatre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 29 Oct 96 to 2 Nov 96 | Sheffield Theatres Sheffield, South Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 8 Oct 96 to 26 Oct 96 | Birmingham Repertory Theatre Birmingham, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive |
