"classic British panto fun with a vibrant Desi twist"
A British South Asian pantomime, Surinderella, is set to embark on a UK tour this autumn.
Produced by Rifco Theatre Company and Wolverhampton Grand Theatre in association with Imagine Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre, the show will blend British panto traditions with a vibrant Desi twist.
The tour begins at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from September 23-27 before moving to Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch from September 30 to October 5.
It then visits Theatre Royal Windsor from October 7-11 and concludes at Watford Palace Theatre from October 21-25.
Written by Pravesh Kumar and directed by Ameet Chana, Surinderella is set in the Bolly-Woods, where dance is non-stop, drama is grand, and romance is straight out of a Bollywood blockbuster.
The story follows Surinder, a sweet yet strong protagonist, burdened by endless chores from her selfie-obsessed stepsisters, Lovely and Bubbly.
Her only support is Basanti, a cow with plenty of attitude.
Meanwhile, Prince Kavi faces immense family pressure to marry.
A chance encounter with Surinder sparks an instant connection. With the help of the dazzling Devi Godmother, magic, makeovers, and a Bollywood Ball set the stage for an unforgettable journey.
Pravesh Kumar MBE, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Rifco Theatre Company, said:
“We’re thrilled to bring you Surinderella, a British South Asian pantomime that’s the perfect blend of East and West!
“Get ready for classic British panto fun with a vibrant Desi twist, Bollywood beats, big laughs and a heartfelt romance.
“Rifco is proud to collaborate with Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, Imagine Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre to deliver a joyous celebration of British and South Asian culture.
“We can’t wait to bring families together for an authentic experience filled with magic, masti, and plenty of masala!”
Tim Colegate, Director of Productions at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre, said:
“Pantomime has been at the heart of Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for over 130 years, it is a British institution that proves evermore popular with our local community.
“Through our commitment to representing our wonderfully diverse community and seeking to produce work that appeals to all audiences, we’re thrilled to be partnering with Rifco and Imagine Theatre to fuse the British theatrical traditions of pantomime with contemporary British South Asian talent, experience and culture.”
Steve and Sarah Boden, CEOs of Imagine Theatre, said:
“We are delighted to be working alongside Rifco and Wolverhampton Grand to create this brand-new style of pantomime.”
“There are so many similarities between the worlds of Bollywood and typical pantomime, the strong characters, the vibrant music and costumes that we think the two worlds will blend perfectly in this production of Surinderella.
“Diversifying the audience is a great thing to be doing so we hope this show introduces a new audience to the genre.”
Rifco Theatre Company is known for producing and touring accessible and ambitious productions that celebrate British South Asian experiences.
With a track record of successful productions such as Frankie Goes to Bollywood and Britain’s Got Bhangra, Surinderella promises an evening filled with laughter, romance, and high-energy entertainment.
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