The P Word by Waleed Akhtar

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 08:30 pm UTC+01:00

GEST | Gothenburg

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The P Word by Waleed Akhtar
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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

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