Details

Set in London during the Thatcher years, My Beautiful Laundrette tells the story of young British Pakistani, Omar who transforms his uncle's run-down laundrette into a thriving business. After being confronted by a fascist gang, Omar recognises school-friend Johnny and uses their history to diffuse the situation. As they renovate the laundrette together, love blossoms between them. This culture clash comedy is also a subversive work of social realism, sprinkled with magic and joy running through the rich veins of Kureshi's writing.

Cast/Performers

Omar Malik (Omar), Jonny Fines (Johnny), Gordon Warnecke (Papa), Paddy Daly (Genghis / Dick O'Donnell), Kammy Darweish (Nassar), Hareet Deol (Salim), Nicole Jebeli (Tania), Balvinder Sopal (Bilquis / Moose), Cathy tyson (Rachel / Cherry)

Creatives/Company

Author: Hanif Kureshi
Producer(s): Nottingham Playhouse, Curve Theatre, Tom O'Connell (for QNQ)
Director(s): Nikolai Foster, Kay Magson (casting director), Kay Magson (CDG - casting director)
Design: Grace Smart
Lighting: Ben Cracknell
Sound: Tom Marshall
Music(s): Neil Tennant, Chris Lowe