The newly imposed ban on all citizens - refugees or not - from seven Muslim-majority countries entering the USA was challenged by the cast of a West End play last night. Actors from The Kite Runner read out a plea for compassion. Cast member Emilio Doorgasingh told the audience at the end of the acclaimed show: “In the light of extraordinary events unfolding on the world stage at the moment, we as a company felt that we had to say something. “The Kite Runner is about many things, one of … [Read more...]
The Kite Runner London Tickets Playhouse Theatre
Based on Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, this powerful story has now been adapted into a stunning new stage production. A haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, it follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.
Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan or Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever.
Having mesmerized audiences across the country, this unforgettable production will be flying high at Wyndham’s Theatre for a strictly limited season until 11th March 2017.
Playhouse Theatre
Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE
Age Restrictions:
Please note that this is not a children's play. It is suitable for ages 14+.
Running Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Booking From: 8th Jun 2017
Booking Until: 26th Aug 2017
The Kite Runner: ‘Excellent writing combined with a fantastic interpretation…’
You have to love the wide variety of shows currently in London’s West End. Musicals may dominate but there are some fantastic straight plays on as well. And 2017 has started well with The Kite Runner opening its doors at Wyndham’s Theatre. Based on Khaled Hosseini’s 2003 novel of the same name, The Kite Runner takes the audience on a roughly thirty-year journey through the life of Amir (Ben Turner). Amir is a middle-class Afghan boy living with his merchant father (Emilio Doorgasingh). The … [Read more...]
The Kite Runner Wyndham’s Theatre
With sales of 31 million in 60 languages worldwide, Khaled Hosseini’s award-winning tale of friendship, betrayal and redemption is coming to the West End in a thrilling stage production at Wyndham's Theatre. The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini’s international bestselling novel and film, is a powerful story of friendship spanning cultures and continents, following one man’s journey to find redemption. Adapted into a stunning stage production that has already mesmerised audiences … [Read more...]