
Buddha of Suburbia
by Hanif Kureishi
Title:
Buddha of Suburbia
Author:
Hanif Kureishi
Series (if any):
Modern Plays
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
104 pages
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13:
9781350512818
EAN:
9781350512818
Publication Date:
30/04/2024
Classifications:
Plays, playscripts
Weight (g):
246
Dimensions (mm):
130 x 198 x 11
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
My name is Karim Amir, and I am an Englishman born and bred. Almost.South London in the late seventies. High unemployment, high inflation, food shortages and strikes. But despite the winter of discontent, 17-year-old Karim’s life is about to explode into glorious technicolour as he navigates a path to enlightenment. Or at the very least, Beckenham.Emma Rice adapts the award-winning 1990 novel, which was later turned into an acclaimed TV series, with Hanif Kureishi. On stage it becomes an irresistible, heart-breaking and joyful exploration of family, friends, sex, theatre and, ultimately, belonging.This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at the RSC in April 2024.






























