Bismillah! (An ISIS Tragicomedy)

Description

  • Theatre/Arts
  • Tickets from £12.00 - £18.00
  • City Centre
  • Over 18
  • This event has taken place.
  • Multiple start times (see ticket info)

A STORY OF DISENFRANCHISEMENT, SOCIAL ALIENATION, PREJUDICE, RADICALISATION AND THE ROCK BAND QUEEN.

Dean joined the Army, 'Danny' joined the Islamic State. One’s from Leeds, the other's from London.

Brought together in a holding cell in Northern Iraq, as captive and volatile guard. They discuss the North/South divide, reminisce about dead-end jobs they couldn't escape, lampoon the outrageous ever increasing price of a standard airport meal deal - all the while circling an awful terrifying truth – that both of them just want to go home.

Fresh from critically acclaimed sell-out runs at the 2018 Vault Festival and 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.

“Bold & Thought Provoking” (Mark Lawson, The Guardian)
★★★★★ "“Side-splitting & touching…One of the best shows I have ever seen” (BroadwayBaby)
★★★★★ "A black comedy of the highest order." (The Reviews Hub)
★★★★★ "Brilliantly acted, lots of funnies" (Hiive)
★★★★★ "A shining example of how theatre can educate, evoke empathy and open the minds of its audience on a complex and heart-breaking subject matter." (The Live Review)
★★★★ "a wonderfully sympathetic piece of writing, brimming with insight, humour and humanity." (The Stage)
★★★★ "Powerful, hilarious and gripping" (The List)
★★★★ " "a totally surprising piece of theatre... a wicked sense of humour... a powerful, deep and meaningful play that really makes you think." (LondonTheatre1)
“As far as compelling two handers go, Bismillah is, in my books, on par with Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle by Simon Stevens.” - (A Younger Theatre)

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Tickets/Times

Ticket Event time Cost
Bismillah!
Bismillah 8pm Admit One
20:00 - 21:15 £12.00
Pre Theatre Dining
2 courses Set Menu £18
18:30 - 20:00 £18.00

Location

Address

4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY

Area

City Centre

Organiser

Old Joint Stock Theatre

Venue

Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre

Central, homely and unique are but a few ways to describe the eye-catching Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre just a short walk from Snow Hill station and New Street Station. Born originally as a library in 1862 then later a bank, this decadent and richly decorated…

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LATECOMERS - Please be aware that due to the intimate setting of the Old Joint Stock Theatre that latecomers MAY not be admitted. Please leave sufficient time for arrival as refunds will not be given if you cannot be admitted due to arriving late.


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