Meera syal said, i am excited to see that anita and me will be coming to the heart of the east end at the theatre royal stratford east. It was followed by a transfer to the theatre royal, stratford east from 29 october to 21 november 2015. Meera syals novel anita and me transformed from book to. Anita and me opens at wolverhampton grand theatre, where it. I read meera syals anita and me about a decade ago and remember thinking it was simply wonderful. Anita and me is a poignant comingofage tale that follows meena, the irreverent teenage daughter of the only punjabi family in. Directed by roxana silbert, the production transfers to theatre royal stratford east from 29th october, after the world premiere at birmingham. It was followed by a transfer to the theatre royal stratford east from 29. This affectionate take on meera syals hugely popular novel anita and me is a bittersweet portrait of friendship, family ties and culture clash. The story revolves around meena, a british punjabi girl the me of the title. In the book, syal uses an accumulation of social detail, and especially tv programmes such as opportunity. Tanika guptas love n stuff returns to theatre royal stratford east june 2, 2016 awardwinning writer tanika gupta returns to theatre royal stratford east to debut her hilarious and uplifting comedy love n stuff on the main stage three years after its first successful run in the studio.
Anita and me heads to stratford days out newham recorder. Anita and me, by meera syal, adapted to stage by tanika gupta, transfers to theatre royal stratford east following a two week run at birmingham repertory theatre, from 29 october to 21 november 2015 the production will be directed by roxana silbert, with set design by bob bailey, lighting by chahine yavroyan, sound design by ben and max ringham and movement by anne yee. Mandeep and us glass talks to actor mandeep dhillon. Review of anita and me at the theatre royal stratford east. Theatre royal stratford east awardwinning theatre in the heart of east london. Directed by roxana silbert, the production transfers to theatre royal stratford east from 29th october, after the world premiere at birmingham rep. Anita and me, tells the story of meena, british born and bred, and desperate to fit in. Did you know the story of theatre royal stratford east. Anita and me theatre royal stratford east november 8, 2015 by. Tanika guptas love n stuff returns to theatre royal.
Anita and me stage adaptation to premiere at birmingham. Anita and me deserves respect for meera syals semiautobiographical 1996 novel chronicling an awkward schoolgirls struggle to escape the cloying embrace of her traditional punjabi family. The theatre royal stratford east is a large theatre in stratford in the london borough of newham. The world premiere of anita and me was first performed in the house at birmingham repertory theatre on 9 october 2015title page. Anita and me, theatre royal stratford east a younger. Come and see anita and me at stratford east theatre royal e15 opp. Meera syals muchloved debut novel bursts on to the stage in this vibrant adaptation by awardwinner tanika gupta.
Anita and me director roxanna silbert and writer tanika gupta give an introduction to the story. Following in the footsteps of hit shows bend it like beckham and east is east comes anita and me, an adaptation of meera syal s 1997 novel, based on the authors own childhood years. Anita and me at the theatre royal stratford east posted on nov 9, 2015 by shaun nolan i really have a thing for stories that are influenced by indian culture. Check out our trailer for meera syals bestselling novel anita and me adapted for stage by tanika gupta this poignant comingofage tale follows meena, the. Fast forward to 2015, and the classic will enjoy a new lease of life on theatre royal stratford east s stage.
Anita and me at theatre royal stratford east theatre. Anita and me is warm and witty, a snapshot from the life of a child that features wonderful memories and moments tinged with sadness and regret. Meera syals muchloved novel, anita and me, has made an acclaimed debut in birmingham and later this month audiences at theatre royal stratford east will get a chance to laugh and cry when they revisit 1970s life in a midlands village adapted for the stage by the awardwinning playwright, tanika gupta, and with specially composed music by ben and max. Playing at the theatre royal stratford east 29 oct 21 nov 2015. A coming of age tale about girlhood, identity and relationships, tanika guptas adaptation promises to embody the warmth and personality of the. Meera syals anita and me at birmingham rep interview. It premieres at birmingham rep, october 9 24, then moves to theatre royal stratford east, october 29 november 21. Anita and me theatre royal and royal concert hall nottingham. Our regular monday night comedy show in association with the workshop bar theatre royal stratford east theatre royal stratford east standupcomedynights creating the perfect comedy event for you. Theatre royal stratford east announces 2016 programme. Theatre royal stratford east s musical theatre initiative. Anita and me is meera syals much loved debut novel and was first published in 1996. Autumn for world premiere at theatre royal stratford east.
Directed by roxana silbert, the production premieres at birmingham repertory theatre from 9 24 october press night tuesday october, 7pm before transferring to theatre royal stratford east. Anita and me is meera syals debut novel, and was first published in 1996. Anita and me is meera syal s debut novel, and was first published in 1996. Save up to 39% book by 19 nov 2015 birmingham repertory theatre company and theatre royal stratford east presents. The ugliness of racism never impinges on the sheer joyousness of this vibrant tale although the backlash to immigration is still with us today. Anita and me at the theatre royal stratford east plastic bag. Theatre royal stratford east london 2020 all you need. Award winning novel, anita and me was penned by comedic treasure, meera syal 18 years ago. To book tickets call the box office on 0208534 0310, visit. Anita and me theatre royal stratford east johnnyfox. Meera syals novel anita and me transformed from book to stage. At theatre royal stratford east, london, 29 oct21 nov. After its opening run in birmingham, the brilliant adaptation of meera syals novel anita and me has arrived in londons east end.
Theres something highly commendable at the effort behind bringing meera syals 1996 novel anita and me to the stage, but at the same time. Anita and me theatre royal stratford east whats on. Anita and me to transfer to theatre royal stratford east. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Anita baker talk to me official music video duration. Theatre royal stratford east announces 2016 programme december 17, 2015 0 while the curtain goes up each night on this years panto, robin hood, staff at east londons theatre royal have found a moment to present their programme for next year. Traces the history of the theatre royal stratford east, recounts some of its groundbreaking productions. Birmingham repertory theatre, in association with theatre royal stratford east, present anita and me title page. A friend of mine invited me to see a play in theatre royal stratford east. Birmingham repertory theatre are looking for volunteers for a community company to support the professional cast by appearing as supernumeraries in the birmingham repertory theatre production of meera syals anita and me, adapted by tanika gupta and directed by artistic director roxana silbert. Theatre royal stratford east will play host to walkers fierce and fiery family centred tale, accompanied by a soundtrack courtesy of both singer and songwriters, sheila atim and anoushka lucas, whom have a proven track record with the critically acclaimed, klooks. Meera syals muchloved novel anita and me bursts onto the theatre royal nottingham s stage next week in a riot of music, dance and comedy.
Tarek will be md for this coproduction between birmingham rep and theatre royal stratford east, as well as. In celebration of the citys own vibrant asian arts culture, the theatre royal will be throwing open its doors on saturday 18 march with an exciting mix of live music, dance, food, fashion, arts and crafts in partnership with nottingham asian arts council. Anita and me runs at theatre royal stratford east until 21 november. Jalleh alizadeh is starring as anita in the stage adaptation of meera syals novel, anita and me, the comingofage tale set in the west midlands in the 1970s. We go behind the scenes of the new upcoming show anita and me and discuss meera syals thoughts and views on the show. Check out our trailer for meera syals bestselling novel anita and me adapted for stage by tanika gupta this poignant. Meera syals muchloved novel bursts on to the stage for the very first time. Last week we went to see the new play, anita and me based on meera syals book of the same name at the theatre royal stratford east. Anita and me transfers to theatre royal stratford east. It is a semi autobiographical novel, based on syals childhood in the mining village of essington, staffordshire, which won the betty trask award. Tanika is an honorary fellow at rose bruford college and was awarded an mbe in the queens birthday.