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25 Years of Rifco Theatre
British South Asian Plays
25 Years of Rifco Theatre
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Description
The first play collection of Rifco Theatre's work, this book is a celebration, a call to action, and an essential read for anyone interested in theatre, storytelling, and cultural representation.
Rifco's work is dedicated to amplifying British South Asian voices in theatre, showcasing stories that explore identity, tradition, and cultural duality. Despite their significant contributions, British South Asian artists remain underrepresented in the arts. Their work is often fragmented and difficult to access, limiting opportunities for both artists and audiences.
Rifco creates a structured platform that not only celebrates British South Asian theatre makers but ensures their voices are heard. Through curation, engagement, and advocacy, Rifco make these stories more visible and accessible to wider audiences. In this, their first play collection, the work explores cultural identity, family, LGBTQ+ representation, activism, and social change - offering nuanced portrayals that go beyond stereotypes and redefine representation.
Featuring the plays The Deranged Marriage and There's Something About Simmy by Pravesh Kumar MBE; Dishoom by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti; and Meri Christmas and Miss Meena & The Masala Queens by Harvey Virdi, this edited volume is introduced by the company and makes these works available in print for the first time.
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Table of Contents
Deranged Marriage – Pravesh Kumar, 2005 and 2015
Dishoom – Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, 2018
Meri Christmas – Harvey Virdi, 2006
There's Something About Simmy – Pravesh Kumar, 2007
Miss Meena & The Masala Queens – Harvey Virdi, 2017
Product details
| Published | 15 Oct 2026 |
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| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 9781350575127 |
| Imprint | Methuen Drama |
| Series | Methuen Drama Play Collections |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Like a speeding bullet, Rifco Theatre Company with this hugely enjoyable and touching production continues to hit the mark
Reviews Hub on Dishoom
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This show has been a big hit around the country - a reflection of audiences' hunger to see plays that reflect the British-Asian experience
Guardian on The Deranged Marriage
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Miss Meena and the Masala Queens is a relevant, entertaining, and socially progressive piece of theatre
The Gay UK

























