by Bhuchar Boulevard
This event will focus on the rise of South Asian language theatre in the UK. It was created by different communities:Bengalis in the East End, Punjabis in West London and the Gujarati communities of Wembley and Leicester.
How did these South Asian language productions sit alongside the English speaking South Asian theatre work being produced? What were the themes? Historical heroes? Contemporary issues like winning the lottery? Falling in love versus arranged marriages? Why was it important for South Asian communities to produce work in the various languages? Was it for pure entertainment, speaking the truth or a nostalgia for home? What does all this work say about being a South Asian in Britain across the decades?
Doors: 5.30pm Start 6pm
English | 75 minutes
FREE I 14+
About the company
Bhuchar Boulevard creates heartfelt, memorable theatre for diverse audiences. Projects amplify the voices and stories of South Asian artists. Retracing Our Footsteps is linked with the development of an archive of British South Asian theatre.