Gothenburg English Studio Theatre presents the Scandinavian Premiere of
The P Word
by Waleed Akhtar
A Bollywood rom-com a nail-biting thriller and a heartwarming comedy – all in one!
“I’m not in your Britain. I’m in another Britain.”
Zafar flees homophobic persecution in Pakistan to seek asylum in Britain. Billy a British-Pakistani man from London is weighed down by the complexities of being a brown gay man. In Soho at 2 a.m. parallel worlds collide – and Zafar’s and Billy’s lives are about to change forever all set to the beat of your favourite Bollywood soundtrack.
"The P Word becomes a call for compassion"- Göteborgs-Posten
"A touching romantic comedy” - Göteborgs-Posten
“Gary Whitaker’s sensitive direction and truly excellent acting” Göteborgs-Posten
"With a keen eye director Gary Whitaker has distilled Waleed Akhtar's 2022 play to its very essence keeping its precision intact every step of the way."- Kaimartinblog
"Harry Singh who trained at the Guilford School of Acting is superb as the graceful Billy"- Kaimartinblog
"Raj Khera delivers his portrayal with a straight back and a tender contained performance." - Kaimartinblog
Performed in English.
The P Word is performed on the following dates:
19.00:
14, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 March, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 April
18.00:
15, 22, 29 March, 5, 12 April
15.00:
23 March, 6 April
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
GEST, Karl Johansgatan 88, 414 55 Göteborg, Sverige, Gothenburg, Sweden
