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Running time: 1 hour 35 mins (no interval).
Age guidance: 14+ (Click here for Content Advisory Notes)
The Edinburgh Fringe First winning sell-out smash-hit, KANPUR: 1857 returns to London.
Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel finds themselves answering to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpur – an Indian uprising against British colonial forces. Based on historical events, this new play comically satirises contemporary conflicts around gender, colonial violence, and making art in times of crisis.
Written by and starring 'storytelling genius' (★★★★★ Scotsman) Niall Moorjani, and co-directed by and starring Jonathan Oldfield, director of 2024's Best Newcomer Award-winning show.
But who is the hero and who is the villain? Whatever happens, it's going to be explosive.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ed Fest
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The North
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UK Web Theatre
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Scotsman
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The List
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fest
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Broadway Baby
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edinburgh Guide
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mervyn Stutter
Winner of the Asian Arts Award of Outstanding Production.
As featured in the New Yorker.
Winner of the Pleasance's Charlie Hartill Fund.
Produced by Niall Moorjani and Pleasance.
Click here for details about companion/carer tickets.
Concessions
Available for under 17s
Group Bookings
If you buy nine standard rate tickets then you get the 10th free. Group bookings (of nine or more tickets) can only be booked over the phone or in person.
Booking Enquiries
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view.
If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.
Dates, Times & Tickets
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Wed 8 Jul 7:30 PM £10.00 - £18.00
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Wed 8 Jul 7:30 PM £10.00 - £18.00
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