Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
Stephen Daldry
Part of
Young Writers’ Festival: Storming
Co-production with Tamasha Theatre
Dates Performed
Tuesday 19th November 1996
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
Wednesday 26th March 1997
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Play Details
Synopsis
1970s Salford, England
George’s dream of raising a traditional Pakistani family clashes with the British upbringing of his children. His wife, Ella, a strong-willed British woman, often finds herself as the mediator in this cultural tug-of-war. Amidst fish-and-chips and Quran lessons, each child, with their own quirks and aspirations, navigates the choppy waters of dual heritage.
“East is East” is a vibrant celebration of a family that is as maddening as it is endearing, embodying the chaotic harmony of a multicultural blend.
Cast & Creative
Cast
Nadim Sawalha
Cast
Linda Bassett
Cast
Paul Bazely
Cast
Jimi Mistry
Cast
Emil Marwa
Cast
Chris Bisson
Cast
Zita Sattar
Cast
Imran Ali
Cast
Lesley Nicol
Cast
Kriss Dosanjh
Designer
Sue Mayes
Lighting
Paul Taylor
Fight director
Malcolm Ranson
Voice and dialect coach
Jill McCullough
