Phizzical Productions announce the UK tour of Shahid Iqbal Khan’s Olivier nominated play, 10 Nights! Audiences from four cities get to experience one man’s spiritual journey of self-discovery after he decides to participate in Iʿtikāf – the Islamic practice of a staying in a mosque and fasting for the last ten nights of Ramadan. This moving and funny production will tell Yasser’s story in English, with Urdu and Arabic references, as well as being creatively captioned.
10 Nights was developed through Graeae Theatre Company’s Write To Play programme, and was originally co-produced by Graeae and Tamasha, in association with the Bush Theatre in 2021. Telling a warm story of forgiveness and acceptance, 10 Nights will have audiences embark on a spiritual sleepover, contemplating faith, friendships, and future.
Phizzical Productions was founded in 2003 and has delighted, inspired, and nurtured audiences of all ages and backgrounds. The company has recently celebrated their 20th anniversary and continues to be a leading voice within the arts industry for their musical and dance led work. As they embark on their mission of telling tomorrow’s stories today, they will be turning their hand to more drama led stories, with this vulnerable and heartwarming production. Phizzical Productions produce world class entertainment, bringing bold and adventurous South Asian arts and cultural experiences to audiences around the country. They are committed to challenging the status quo and promoting equality to bring new perspectives to stories that engage and entertain.
10 Nights will tour February – March 2024, listings and ticket information can be found here.
