‘Genuinely
funny…a delight’
The Guardian on Tanika Gupta’s adaptation
of Hobson’s Choice
'This
is an excellent production of a very enjoyable
and intelligent comedy that raises plenty of
issues to keep you thinking while keeping you
laughing.' BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
You
can read more information on this production
here.
East
Is East collides with Meet The Fockers
in the World Premiere of this witty and exhilarating
new romantic comedy with a bite which proves
that love may conquer all but your in-laws!
Aaron
and Anita are in lust. They’re the last
to think there could be any long-term future
in the relationship. At thirty, Anita is, according
to her mother Chitra, past her sell by date,
whilst Aaron is, according to his mother Leticia,
a heartless ladykiller. But despite their own
uncertainties, the couple can’t help but
eventually fall for each other.
As
their relationship deepens, they have to introduce
their families to each other and Anita’s
mother is not impressed when she meets her future
Jamaican born son-in-law for the first time.
Aaron and Anita come face to face with the prejudices
and fears of both sets of in-laws who seem to
group together in opposition to their union.
Will their love survive the test?
Meet
The Mukherjees is a romantic comedy
with a bite.
Tanika
Gupta, described by The Independent as “one
of British theatre’s brightest talents”
has earned a reputation as one of the country’s
most vibrant playwrights. She adapted the 1915
Northern comedy classic Hobson’s Choice
to locate it in a modern day Asian family in
Salford, and her hit comedy Sugar Mummies
(seen at the Octagon) was nominated for a Manchester
Evening News Award, 2006. Tanika has been nominated
for EMMA Awards and was winner of The John Whiting
award for Best New Play for The Waiting
Room in 2000.
Please
be advised smoking will take place on stage,
there will be occasional strong language and
some male nudity during the show.
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