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Both lead cast members sitting on a motorbike.

Summer 1978, Simon and his friends should be looking forward to leaving school, but the National Front are on the streets, Simon's Bibi is ashamed of him and his Dad spends his life hiding in the pub.

When Simon's cousin Baljit comes to stay, she introduces him to the Bollywood classic, Sholay. Inspired by the film’s dynamic duo, Jai and Veeru, Simon and Baljit find their inner superheroes and set out to change their world forever.

A new play about friendship and courage featuring music from the iconic Bollywood hit Sholay.

Presented by Rifco Theatre Company and Watford Palace Theatre with Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Suitable for: Ages 12+
Running time: approx 2 hours including interval

Cast & crew

Mark
Elijah Baker
Elijah Baker
Bibi/Manager
Seema Bowri
Seema Bowri
Dad/Johal/Baba
Omar Ibrahim
Omar Ibrahim
Baljit/Mum
Gurkiran Kaur
Gurkiran Kaur
Simon
Bilal Khan
Bilal Khan
Keith/Doctor
James Mace
James Mace
Writer
Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti
Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti
Director
Pravesh Kumar
Pravesh Kumar
Set Design
Neil Irish
Neil Irish
Lighting Designer
Rory Beaton
Rory Beaton
Composer
Arun Ghosh
Arun Ghosh
Costumer Designer & Choreographer
Andy Kumar
Andy Kumar
Fight Director
Keith Wallis
Keith Wallis
Casting Director
Sarah Hughes CDG
Sarah Hughes CDG
Voice Coach
Christopher Holt
Christopher Holt

Reviews

"Love it, love it, love it!"
Audience Member
"Good, emotional and very relatable"
Audience Member
"Great show! Really funny & honest! Great characters!"
Audience Member
"A story worth telling"
British Theatre Guide
"An engaging piece which does full justice to a difficult period of change… a play which is high relevant to modern Britain."
Number 9 Reviews
"Like a speeding bullet, Rifco Theatre Company with this hugely enjoyable and touching production continues to hit the mark."
The Reviews Hub
"An absolute celebration of diversity and a truly special piece of theatre"
North West End

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