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NIRJAY MAHINDRU
Nationality: British
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Golgotha is Nirjay Mahindru's fifth play. Mandragora King of India toured nationally in 2004. the Bottle was the first professional production of new writing company Conspirators Kitchen Theatre in 2004. the Hot Zone was a critical success in 2005, remounted at BAC as part of the Time Out Critics Choice Season in 2007. He lives in North London and also works for the charity InterAct Reading Service.
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Blessing Way, The Bottle, The Golgotha Hot Zone, The Ignition 1 Mandragora King Of IndiaBlessing Way, The
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When the masters are mad, what shall the servants do? Commemorating the 150th anniversary of India's first War of Independence ('the Indian Mutiny ', the Blessing Way thrusts an innocent Indian ayah into London - the heart of the empire's treasure house, only to discover that beneath the bejewelled ceiling there is filth on the floor. Infected by Victorian London's sickness, she plans to reap vengeance upon the land of the sahibs. . .
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When dreamer Ravi inherits a stinking run-down Caf in the back end of Kings Cross, he genuinely believes he's up on his luck. Calling on his two best friends, Suresh, a small-time enterpreneur, and Irvin, an out of work actor, Ravi proudly dreams of opening a chic new joint to entice in the posh crowd. But their fun and friendship are rapidly brought to a devastating climax with the unexpected visit from a quirky local called Ken, and a surprising discovery. . . Dark, punchy and wickedly entertaining, this brilliant black comedy thriller rips apart the sensibilities of three British Asian Londoners striving for definition, as they tumble into a nightmarish sequence of frighteningly bizarre events and behaviour.
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Brady Arts Centre, London 01 Oct 2004
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the Conspirators's Kitchen
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Oberon Books (2004) >>> 978-1840025088
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black comedy
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Top of PageGolgotha
the past is a very dangerous place'. Two people, united by blood and separated by time, weave the tapestry of their lives. Loretta arrives in Victorian england as a wide-eyed young Ayah for two children. Her dream is to earn enough money to pay for a ticket back to her beloved Indian homeland. However fate intervenes leaving her destined to a controversial, colourful life in Victorian London. A century later, Loretta's great great grandson Kalil leaves his east African homeland to start a life in england. He dreams of respect and the good life for his family but, as it did for his ancestor, fate intervenes.
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the Conspirators's Kitchen
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Oberon Books (2012) >>> 978-1849434737
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Top of PageHot Zone, The
Three British Asians are incarcerated in an unfamiliar land. Guilty or innocent? the journey of five characters is explored at their point of intersection. All is not what it seems. Truth and deception, reality and fabrication are woven together in this powerful tale that explores one of the most controversial aspects of modern day counter-terrorism. Inspired by the Guardian dossiers of interviews at Guantanamo Bay, this illuminative and daring play looks at how the global 'war on terror' has rocked our perceptions of national and religious identity . Mixing fact and fiction, horror and dark humour, the Hot Zone boldly addresses the political abuse of human rights today.
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the Conspirators's Kitchen
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Oberon Books (2005) >>> 978-1840026399
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Play/Drama
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Male: 4 Female: 1 Other: -
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http://www.Theatrerecord.org/, Theatre Record Vol XXV (2005) Page 1370; http://www.Theatrerecord.org/, Theatre Record Vol XXVII (2007) Page 0297
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Your chance to see sparks fly between actors and writers and new work fired up by their dynamic collaborations. Last year we piloted a brand-new formula for kickstarting new work by asking writers which actors they most wanted to write for and then giving them time and space to see what happened when those partnerships were realised. The artists who took part ranged from established playwrights and star actors to breakthrough talent in an amazing array of combinations. This year Ignition is back, bigger and better, following a season at the Royal Court, with a special buzz around its unique potential to make the unexpected happen. Three separate Ignitions every night for a week: some will be mad gambles, some will be brilliant improvisations, every one of them will be an event.
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written by Matthew Dunster, Jeremy Swift, Nirjay Mahindru, Paul Charlton, Nick Payne, David Dipper, Katie Douglas and Anders Lustgarten
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collaborative piece
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Top of PageMandragora King Of India
Nirjay Mahindru's witty play takes it audience on a thrilling flight of fantasy to India. As his Queen gives birth to an heir, King Mandragora's kingdom is plagued by a terrifying series of omens. Flying fish and fiery peacocks can be explained. . . but who are the alien creatures with chalky white skin, and what do they want? Mandragora creates a vivid world, populated by kings, soothsayers and clowns, threatened in a clash between old and new civilisations. Inventive and audacious, it runs rings round the accepted western view of the early encounters between the english and Indians.
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1st Produced:
Glasgow: Tron Theatre, Scotland, Eur >>> 22 Apr 2004
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Tara Arts
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Oberon Books (2004) >>> 978-1840024456
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Play/Drama
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Male: 8 Female: 3 Other: -
Further Reference:
http://www.Theatrerecord.org/, Theatre Record Vol XXIV (2004) Page 0586
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