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Bismillah!
by Wound Up Theatretheatre, comedy
AN ISIS TRAGICOMEDY ABOUT DISENFRANCHISEMENT, SOCIAL ALIENATION, PREJUDICE, RADICALISATION AND THE ROCK BAND QUEEN.
about the production
Dean joined the Army, 'Danny' joined the Islamic State. One’s from Leeds, the other's from London. Fresh from critically acclaimed sell-out runs at the 2018 Vault Festival and transfer to the Pleasance Theatre- and shortlisted for an Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award at Edinburgh in 2015, Bismillah! is a hilarious, heart-breaking and compassionate contribution to the vital discussion around the experiences of disenfranchised young people in modern Britain.
about the artist
Wound Up Theatre are a critically acclaimed theatre company based between the glorious North and London-town. We discuss seismic issues through hilarious little plays. We facilitate dialogues, start discussions, challenge ideas... And make you laugh like a loon. We're a young small company, who make funny little shows about seismic issues and 2018 is our most exciting year yet So to quote Shakespeare himself in Henry VI, Part 2 just before the First Battle of St Albans: "Let's smash this shit wide open." Video Password: m7123
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stage dimensions
width: 5 metres
height: 3 metres
depth: 5 metres
SEATING Flexible. Preference of In-the-round
BACK DROP Flexible
FLOORING Flexible
WINGS/CROSS OVER Flexible. Not required
ACCESS TO STAGE 30 minutes with sound & lights
GET IN 4 hrs
MONITORS N/A
COMPANY 2x actors, 1x Technical Stage Manager
COMMUNICATIONS Professional quality stereo sound system with full range speakers and separate sub-bass speakers.
LIGHTS Basic rig
This show is particularly appealing to a more liberal, politically engaged audience due to its subject matter. Its edgy and confronting themes, especially the disenfranchisement of young British men appeals to a younger, trendier crowd. The subject matter is engaging to the Muslim and veteran community and we have higher than average engagement with these groups.
Bismillah! is one of the best shows I have ever seen at the Fringe or anywhere else.
This is a black comedy of the highest order.
a wonderfully sympathetic piece of writing, brimming with insight, humour and humanity.
Some strobe lighting & excessive swearing
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£750 per night. We are not VAT registered.
