Who wrote The Buddha of Suburbia?

The Buddha of Suburbia is written by Hanif Kureishi and directed by Emma Rice

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This ‘glorious and intoxicating five-star’ (Times) production based on Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning novel THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA comes to London’s Barbican Theatre for a limited 4-week season only.

Director Emma Rice brings her unique and joyful style to Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning 1990 novel, exploring family, friends, sex, theatre and, ultimately, belonging, in a critically acclaimed production that will you leave you ‘on a rare high’ (Telegraph).

What is The Buddha of Suburbia about?

South London in the late seventies. High unemployment, high inflation, food shortages and strikes. But despite the winter of discontent, 17-year-old Karim’s life is about to explode into glorious technicolour as he navigates a path to enlightenment. Or at the very least, Beckenham.

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Running Time

2hrs 50mins, incl. interval.

Cast & Creatives

Hanif Kureishi (Writer/Co-Adaptor). Emma Rice (Director/Co-Adaptor). Rachana Jadhav (Set Designer). Vicki Mortimer (Costume Designer). Simon Baker (Sound and Video Designer). Jai Morjaria (Lighting Designer). Niraj Chag (Composer). Etta Murfitt (Choreographer & Intimacy Coordinator)

Age Guidance: 13+

Access Performances:

Captioned: Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 1.30pm

BSL: Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 7.15pm

Relaxed performance: Saturday 9th November 2024 at 1.30pm

Touch Tour: Saturday 16th November 2024 at 11.30am-12pm

Audio described: Saturday 16th November 2024 at 1.30pm

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The Venue

Barbican Theatre

Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, UK

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The Barbican Theatre is part of the Barbican Centre, which was opened by the Queen in 1982. As well as being a centre for art, cinema, and other culture, the building is the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and recently has received transfers from the Open Air Theatre of successful productions like Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita.

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Where is The Buddha of Suburbia playing?

The Buddha of Suburbia is playing at Barbican Theatre

What is the running time for The Buddha of Suburbia?

The Buddha of Suburbia running time is 2hrs 50mins, incl. interval

What is the age guidance for The Buddha of Suburbia?

The Buddha of Suburbia is recommended for age 13+

Groups & Schools

Groups of 10+: Best available seats (excluding top two price bands) reduced to £49.50
Valid Monday-Thursday evenings and Thursday matinees

UK Schools, Colleges and Universities groups of 10+: Best available seats (excluding top two price bands) reduced to £25
Valid Monday-Thursday evenings and Thursday matinees

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