24 May - 23 June 2012 and September 2012
East London meets Bollywood in a sparkling new musical from Sadler's Wells, Theatre Royal Stratford East and Kneehigh.
Inspired by the world of the Mujra dancers, who for generations have entertained the rich and powerful with a spellbinding mix of dance and song, Wah! Wah! Girls tells a passionate and playful story of love against the odds. Set against the vibrant background of the East End in 2012, these unstoppable girls uncover deep secrets and create unexpected dreams.
Written by acclaimed playwright Tanika Gupta (Fragile Land, Sugar Mummies) and directed by multi award-winning director Emma Rice (The Red Shoes, Brief Encounter), this extraordinary team of talents also includes associate director Pravesh Kumar (Britain's Got Bhangra) and set and costume designer Keith Khan.
Featuring stunning dance sequences choreographed by Bollywood master Javed Sanadi and leading Kathak choreographer Gauri Sharma Tripathi, set to a mix of classic Bollywood tracks and new music by composer Niraj Chag, Wah! Wah! Girls is a feast for the senses that draws audiences into the world of the modern British-Asian community. Let the pleasure begin! Wah! Wah!
A World Stages London Project
Presented by Sadler's Wells, Theatre Royal Stratford East & Kneehigh in association with Hall for Cornwall
