From the 2nd November Pink Sari Revolution premieres at Newcastle's Northern Stage. Based on Amana Fontanella-Khan's critically acclaimed book, the production boasts movement sequences from Aakash Odedra and music from Naren Chandavarkar. The two hour performance tells the story of Sampat Pal, leader of the infamous, working class, feminist movement 'The Gulabi Gang'. Based in India's rural Uttar Pradesh province, the gang now numbers over 400,000 members in a corner of the world where violence towards women is rife.
The cast includes Syreeta Kumar as Sampat Pal (Various productions with Royal Shakespeare Company, Apple Tree Yard, Notes on a Scandal), Goldy Notay (It's a Wonderful Afterlife, Bend it Films and Handful of Henna, Sheffield Crucible), Munir Khairdin (Whitechapel, Carnival Films and As You Like it, Curve), Ronak Patani (Macbeth, National Theatre and Primetime, Royal Court), Sharan Phull (Romeo and Juliet, National Theatre and The Importance of Being Earnest, Curve) and Ulrika Krishnamurti (Made in India, UK National tour and Rockford, Sic Productions).
North East born director Suba Das returns to the region after directing hit comedy East is East. Suba is excited to make a return to the region, "It's a darker, more political show but for those who loved East Is East's orange revolving set, expect some equally stunning and surprising staging...and lots of pink!"
Pink Sari Revolution is at Northern Stage in Newcastle for four performances from 2nd - 4th November, before continuing its tour to West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds 7th - 11th November.
For more information or to book tickets visit www.northernstage.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0191 230 5151.
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