• Review For Us
    • In London or across the UK
    • at Edinburgh Fringe
  • List Your Show
  • Advertising
  • Musicals
  • Plays
  • Ballet & Dance
  • Previews
  • First Look
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
    • West End
    • Off-West End
    • Regional & Tours
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
  • Edinburgh Fringe 2025
    • Edinburgh Fringe News
    • Edinburgh Fringe Previews
    • Edinburgh Fringe Interviews
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
    • West End
    • Off-West End
    • Regional & Tours
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
  • Edinburgh Fringe 2025
    • Edinburgh Fringe News
    • Edinburgh Fringe Previews
    • Edinburgh Fringe Interviews
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
No Result
View All Result
Home News

RSC and Wise Children Announce Full Cast For The Buddha Of Suburbia at The Barbican

by Staff Writer
September 4, 2024
Reading Time: 3 mins read
The Buddha of Suburbia production photos, April 2024 Photo by Steve Tanner (c) RSC

The Buddha of Suburbia production photos, April 2024 Photo by Steve Tanner (c) RSC

The RSC and Wise Children today announce full casting for Hanif Kureishi’s The Buddha of Suburbia. Adapted for the stage by Wise Children’s Artistic Director Emma Rice, with Kureishi, this critically acclaimed co-production runs at the Barbican in London from 22 October – 16 November, with an opening night on Tuesday 29 October.

Rice directs Dee Ahluwalia as Karim, Ankur Bahl as Haroon, Tommy Belshaw as Charlie/Shadwell, Rina Fatania as Tracey/Jeeta/Marlene/Auntie Jean, Natasha Jayetileke as Jamila, Naveed Khan as Anwar/Joanna, Deven Modha as Ensemble, Katy Owen as Margaret/Eleanor, Simon Rivers as Changez, Lucy Thackeray as Eva and Ewan Wardrop as Matthew Pyke.

The returning creative team is also announced today. Set Design by Rachana Jadhav; Costume Design by Vicki Mortimer; Sound and Video Design by Simon Baker; Lighting Design by Jai Morjaria; Composition by Niraj Chag; Choreography & Intimacy Coordination by Etta Murfitt; Fight Direction by Kev McCurdy; and Casting by Matthew Dewsbury CDG.

       

Emma Rice said: “I am thrilled that The Buddha of Suburbia is getting another life, and even more thrilled to have such an incredibly talented cast performing it and bringing renewed energy and vitality to it. Above all, I can’t wait to see this delicious, naughty and tender piece back on stage and to celebrate Wise Children’s collaboration with the RSC – I hope it’s the first of many!”

The RSC’s Co-Artistic Directors, Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans, said: “We’re delighted that our first collaboration with Wise Children is transferring to London. Emma Rice and her team inspire us consistently – and The Buddha of Suburbia is no exception. We’re thrilled that audiences at the Barbican will get to savour the show’s wit, energy and audacity.”

You mightalso like

Karl Queensborough image supplied by publicist

Interview: Karl Queensborough on North by Northwest

The BFG courtesy of RSC

RSC announce Summer 2025 Season

South London in the late seventies. High unemployment, high inflation, food shortages and strikes. But despite the winter of discontent, 17-year-old Karim’s life is about to explode into glorious technicolour as he navigates a path to enlightenment. Or at the very least, Beckenham.

Director Emma Rice brings her unique and joyful style to Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning 1990 novel, exploring family, friends, sex, theatre and, ultimately, belonging, in a critically acclaimed production that will you leave you ‘on a rare high’ (The Telegraph).

The Buddha of Suburbia is part of the RSC’s strictly limited Barbican season and will be followed by A Midsummer Night’s Dream directed by Eleanor Rhode, from 03 December. The productions will mark Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey’s first transfers to the London venue since taking over as Artistic Directors of the RSC.

More information can be found here

       
Staff Writer

Staff Writer

At Theatre Weekly we are dedicated to giving theatre a new audience. Our News, Reviews and Interviews are all written with the audience in mind, helping you decide what to see next. And when you have decided, our great ticket deals will help save you money too.

Related Articles

Karl Queensborough image supplied by publicist
Interviews

Interview: Karl Queensborough on North by Northwest

The BFG courtesy of RSC
News

RSC announce Summer 2025 Season

Edward II rehearsal photo credit Helen Murray
First Look

First Look: RSC’s Edward II in Rehearsal

Cast of North by Northwest
News

Wise Children announces the full cast of Emma Rice’s world première adaptation of North By Northwest

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Twitter Facebook Youtube Instagram

At Theatre Weekly we give theatre a new audience. You'll find our theatre news, theatre reviews and theatre interviews are written from an audience point of view. Our great value London theatre tickets will get you the best deal for your theatre tickets.
Theatre Weekly, 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX
  • Join Our Community
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising

Recent News

Ruaridh Mollica by YellowBellyPhoto, Joe Locke by Ruth Crafer, Sophie Melville by The Other Richard. Artwork by Feast (1)

Clarkston to have UK Premiere in the West End Starring Joe Locke, Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville

Jude Kelly headshot (Credit Ellie Kurttz)

The WOW Show with Jude Kelly Announces Star-Studded Line-Up for Edinburgh Festival Fringe

© 2022 Theatre Weekly

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tickets
  • Digital Theatre
  • News
    • News
    • West End
    • Off West End
    • Regional & Tours
    • Digital
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Edinburgh Fringe 2025
    • Edinburgh Fringe News
    • Edinburgh Fringe Previews
    • Edinburgh Fringe Interviews
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer

© 2022 Theatre Weekly