Ayub Khan-Din's play about a Pakistani family in 1970s Salford, exploring identity, tradition and generational conflict.
East Is East opens at the Salisbury Playhouse on Tuesday 3 November, with 14 performances running through to Saturday 14 November. It's Ayub Khan-Din's modern classic, set in Salford in 1971, and presented by Wiltshire Creative.
The story centres on the Khan family, who live above a chip shop on the fault line between two cultures. George is determined his seven children be raised his Pakistani way, while his English wife Ella just wants to keep the peace. Around them, the children are discovering disco, denim and defiance. When George begins arranging marriages for his sons, rebellion erupts and loyalties are tested. It's billed as a hilarious and deeply moving battle between tradition and change, blending razor-sharp comedy with moments of shocking honesty. At its heart, it's a story about identity, generational conflict and the messy, unbreakable bonds of family.
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There are plenty of dates to choose from over the two weeks, so you don't have to scramble for a single night. The play runs on 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 November, with the main evening performances starting at 19:30. If you'd rather go during the day, there are matinees at 14:15 on 5, 7, 12 and 14 November. Guide prices run from £12.50 to £46.50, and the production is sponsored by The Silver Cloud Business. You'll find the Playhouse on Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA.
