See the world premiere of Waleed Akhtar’s latest play, The Real Ones, a tale of platonic soulmates at the Bush Theatre. Book The Real Ones tickets on London Theatre.
The Real Ones in London stars Nathaniel Curtis (It’s a Sin), Mariam Haque (Black Mirror, When The Crows Visit), Olivier nominee Nnabiko Ejimofor (For Black Boys), and Anthony Howell (Luther, Foyle’s War).
The talented cast tells the story of childhood friends, Neelam and Zaid, whose lives have gone different directions as they’ve gotten older. Will they find their way back to each other? Through funny moments and touching scenes this play explores themes of platonic soulmates, mixed-heritage relationships, and decades of friendship.
“The play is about Neelam and Zaid and it charts their friendship like a grand romance. I think we often prioritise romantic loves but actually friendships are some of the greatest loves of my life,” said writer Waleen Akhtar.
The Real Ones is a play with an exceptional creative team that reunites much of the team behind the Olivier-winning play The P Word, including writer Waleen Akhtar and director Anthony Simpson Pike.
“One of the greatest things about The P Word was the audience. I’d love to have them come back and see this play as well – it touches on queer themes and perspectives that we don’t always see. I don’t think the relationship between a queer man and his straight female best friend is really explored and I wanted to give that some sort of depth,” Akhtar said.
The extraordinary creative team also includes set and costume designer Anisha Fields (Little Prince), lighting designer Christopher Nairne (Blackout Sounds), sound designer Xana (Strange Fruit), and video designer Matt Powell (Rent).
Assisted Performances
Relaxed: Thurs 10 Oct 7:30pm.
Captioned: Thurs 26 Sept 7:30pm / Sat 5 Oct 2:30pm
Audio Described: Sat 28 Sept 2:30pm / Thurs 3 Oct 7:30pm.
2hr.
6th September, 2024
26th October, 2024
Ages 14+.
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Shepherd's Bush
Bus numbers: Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Stop R) 207, 260, 283, 607
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Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
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Monday | - | 7:30 PM |
Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
Wednesday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
Thursday | - | 7:30 PM |
Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
Sunday | - | - |
From the writer and director of the Olivier Award-winning play, The P Word, comes a brand new show, The Real Ones, about platonic soulmates.
The Real Ones is playing at Bush Theatre. The theatre is located at 7 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 8LJ.
The running time of The Real Ones is 2hr.
Book tickets for The Real Ones on London Theatre.
The recommended age for The Real Ones is Ages 14+..
Tickets for The Real Ones start at £19.
Waleen Akhtar wrote the play.
Anthony Simpson Pike stages the show.
This play is best for children ages 14 and above as it includes strong language and themes and scenes related to abuses of power and sexual exploitation, drug and alcohol consumption, homophobia, racism, and mental illness.
The Real Ones is a highly anticipated new musical from the team behind the Olivier Award-winning play, The P Word. This exciting new play explores impactful and thought-provoking themes related to friendship.
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