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8 Bhangra dancers on stage. They are all holding a Sapp Clapper outstretched. All the men are wearing a turban. All the dancers are wearing bright coloured clothing including neon green, blue, pink, yellow, orange and gold. They are mid dance pose and are standing on their left foot with their right leg outstretched to the side. Bhangra Nation artwork. Image shows the title over a bright pink, cloudy background. The text “Bhangra” is in a curvy font, “Nation” is in a varsity-style font, and “A New Musical” is in cursive. On top of the R in Bhangra is a bright turquoise bhangra turban. There are 9 actors standing on stage. They are stood crowding around an actress in the centre. The actress is wearing a purple hijab, a green and yellow checkered dress, and blue jeans. She is holding her hands in front of her body. She is confessing something. The actors around her are listening in eagerly. One of the actors is holding a basketball. Bhangra Nation artwork. Image shows the title over a bright pink, cloudy background. The text “Bhangra” is in a curvy font, “Nation” is in a varsity-style font, and “A New Musical” is in cursive. On top of the R in Bhangra is a bright turquoise bhangra turban. A photo taken inside ‘The Samosa Hut’. In the centre there is an Asian lady in a long dress, she has her arms about her head and she is singing. Behind her is a black curtain and above her is a disco ball. She is being lit by a spotlight. She is surrounded by four people in matching black flowery patterned shirts. There are people sitting on tables watching her perform and cheering her on. Bhangra Nation artwork. Image shows the title over a bright pink, cloudy background. The text “Bhangra” is in a curvy font, “Nation” is in a varsity-style font, and “A New Musical” is in cursive. On top of the R in Bhangra is a bright turquoise bhangra turban.

Bhangra Nation A New Musical

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Dancing just got serious!

2024 is set to start with a bang with the UK Premiere of Bhangra Nation – A New Musical!

This pulsating and powerful story about finding your true self is told with verve.

When Mary and Preeti’s American collegiate Bhangra team qualifies for USA Nationals, they set off on opposing quests to dance to their own beat.

Drawing from competitive Bhangra and mixing it with other Indian and Western dance forms, Bhangra Nation – A New Musical is a brash, intoxicating and joyous musical comedy for today.

This exhilarating new musical has been created by an international creative team, brought together by Tony and Grammy Award-winning producers Mara Isaacs (Hadestown), Tom Kirdahy (Hadestown, The Inheritance) and Peggy Koenig.

A new musical that celebrates traditions we inherit and those we create – Bhangra Nation promises to be a seriously great theatrical experience for all.

Jubilant, funny, accessible and entertaining…Well-crafted characters, quirky humour and touching moments…”
The San Diego Union-Tribune

Presented by

Birmingham Rep in association with Mara Isaacs, Tom Kirdahy and Peggy Koenig

Price

From £15

Directed by

Stafford Arima

Book by

Mike Lew and Rehana Lew Mirza

Music & Lyrics by

Sam Willmott

Choreographed by

Rujuta Vaidya

Age Guidance

12+

Access Performances

Audio Described: Mon 11 Mar, 7.30pm (described by Julia Grundy and Carolyn Smith)

BSL Interpreted: Wed 28 Feb, 7.30pm (interpreted by Harjit Jagdev)

Captioned: Tue 5 Mar, 7.30pm (captioned by Cara Lawless)

Relaxed: Thu 29 Feb, 2.30pm

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Production Shots

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8 performers on stage at the end of a dance number. They are all posing. On the left there is a performer is an Uber Eats branded t-shirt who is holding a crate of beer and printed post. In the front and centre, there are two people who have a matching poster in their hands. They are smiling. Other performers on the stage are singing.

Photo credit: Rich Soublet II from previous production at La Jolla Playhouse

A photo taken inside ‘The Samosa Hut’. In the centre there is an Asian lady in a long dress, she has her arms about her head and she is singing. Behind her is a black curtain and above her is a disco ball. She is being lit by a spotlight. She is surrounded by four people in matching black flowery patterned shirts. There are people sitting on tables watching her perform and cheering her on.

Photo credit: Rich Soublet II from previous production at La Jolla Playhouse

8 Bhangra dancers on stage. They are all holding a Sapp Clapper outstretched. All the men are wearing a turban. All the dancers are wearing bright coloured clothing including neon green, blue, pink, yellow, orange and gold. They are mid dance pose and are standing on their left foot with their right leg outstretched to the side.

Photo credit: Rich Soublet II from previous production at La Jolla Playhouse

Men and women bhangra dancing in front of a ‘club fan’ cheerleading sign. All bhangra dancers are wearing black loose trousers and branded black adidas jackets with an embroidered ‘T’ on the left-hand side. The Bhangra dancers are doing a Dhamal snap. Everyone is smiling.

Photo credit: Rich Soublet II from previous production at La Jolla Playhouse

There are 9 actors standing on stage. They are stood crowding around an actress in the centre. The actress is wearing a purple hijab, a green and yellow checkered dress, and blue jeans. She is holding her hands in front of her body. She is confessing something. The actors around her are listening in eagerly. One of the actors is holding a basketball.

Photo credit: Rich Soublet II from previous production at La Jolla Playhouse

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