Roshan Doug

1 month ago | easterneye.biz | Roshan Doug

Although it is in vogue to create daring or outlandish interpretations by decontextualising original works, the jury’s still out regarding how effective many of these servings actually are. This applies equally to Stratford’s RSC’s recent outputs – including King John and Macbeth – both of which were problematic from a traditional or puritan perspective. Their latest production of Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Michael Longhurst, is no exception.

2 months ago | easterneye.biz | Amit Roy |Roshan Doug |Shailesh Solanki

THERE was an element of art imitating life – or, more accurately, life imitating art – in the affairs of Gareth Southgate last week. While the actor Gwilym Lee was at the National Theatre playing Gareth Southgate in a revival of James Graham’s play Dear England, the former England football manager was on the BBC delivering the Richard Dimbleby lecture.

Mar 8, 2025 | easterneye.biz | Roshan Doug

**** (four stars out five)Ian Fleming’s name is, of course, synonymous with the fictitious spy, 007. But what might surprise some is that he was also the author of the children’s musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, starring Dick van Dyke, filmed in 1968 and produced by the late Albert Broccoli - the owner of the James Bond franchise. Like the film, the current production - directed by Thom Southerland at the Birmingham Hippodrome - is a similar, splendid, joyous experience.

Jan 20, 2025 | easterneye.biz | Sarwar Alam |Amit Roy |Roshan Doug |Shailesh Solanki

OLIVIER-AWARD nominated play 10 Nights only came into fruition after writer Shahid Iqbal Khan overcame his own “assumptions and judgments” over whether a story set in a mosque would appeal to a non-Muslim audience. 10 Nights is a poignant and humorous exploration of faith, love, and personal discovery. It follows Yasser (Adeel Ali), who embarks on a spiritual journey as he takes on the challenge of completing I’tikaf – 10 consecutive days of prayer and fasting in a mosque during Ramadan.

Jan 18, 2025 | easterneye.biz | Asjad Nazir |Amit Roy |Roshan Doug |Shailesh Solanki

ACCLAIMED theatre play 10 Nights has commenced another UK tour at Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, London, where it will be staged until next Sunday (26). Shahid Iqbal Khan’s Olivier Award-nominated one-man play, directed by Samir Bhamra, returns by popular demand. The multi-layered story explores themes of faith, community, and self-discovery.