The North Wall presents

Brown Boys Swim

Written by Karim Khan Directed by John Hoggarth

BROWN BOYS SWIM
WINNER: THE SCOTSMAN FRINGE FIRST AWARD
WINNER: BBC POPCORN AWARD FOR BEST NEW PLAY

Best friends Mohsen and Kash are gearing up for the biggest night of their lives – Jess Denver’s pool party. There’s just one problem…they can’t swim.

Fuelled by halal Haribo and chicken wings, the pair throw themselves in at the deep end, tackling cramped cubicles and cold showers as they learn how to be at one with the water.

Fierce, funny, and brimming with heart, Karim Khan examines the pressures faced by young Muslim men in this exhilarating new play about fitting in and striking out.

Karim Khan is an alumnus of The North Wall’s ArtsLab programme, having taken part in Catalyst 2019. He is a North Wall Propeller Artist 2021-2022 and is a recent recipient of Riz Ahmed’s Left Handed Films and Pillars Fund inaugural fellowship.

With huge thanks to Humphrey Battcock for his generous support of Brown Boys Swim.

Production photos © Geraint Lewis

Cast

Mohsen Anish Roy
Kash Varun Raj

Creative Team

Writer Karim Khan
Director John Hoggarth*
Set and Costume Designer James Button
Composer and Sound Designer Roshan Gunga
Movement Director Sita Thomas
Lighting Designer James Bailey*
Assistant Director Amelia Thornber*

Production Team

Producer Ria Parry*
Production Manager James Bailey*
Marketing Manager Amy Walters*
Associate Producer Amelia Thornber*
Press Representative Chloé Nelkin Consulting
*on behalf of The North Wall

Programme

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Reviews

"A fine piece of authentic storytelling."

The Guardian

"Karim Khan’s play is both delicate and fresh and...fully alive."

The Stage

"A runaway success"

WhatsOnStage

"Perfectly-pitched"

The Scotsman

"A moving, witty play"

Financial Times

Brown Boys Swim

22 September 2022 - 8:00 pm
23 September 2022 - 8:00 pm
24 September 2022 - 8:00 pm
Tickets

Full Price: £14
Concessions: £12
Under 25s: £10

Extra information

Age Guidance: 14+

Accessible Performances:
Captioned Fri 23 Sep

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