‘Charandas Chor, The Honest Thief’ is coming to Franklin College on Friday 23rd September 2016 at 7pm.
Never eat from a golden plate. Never sit on a throne. Never tell a lie.
A light-hearted comedy based on a traditional Indian folk-tale. Charandas Chor is the story of an honest thief. In return for a safe haven from the police, Charandas makes a set of bizarre promises to a holy man. He agrees eagerly, unaware that a string of unlikely events will come to pass, testing his integrity and endangering his life.
Charandas exposes corruption and hypocrisy in the political and social elite, proving that despite being a thief, he is a more honourable man than those around him.
This is a joyful, energetic and engaging play with a universal appeal. Striking a balance between cultures, this production draws influences from Indian costume and theatrical style, whilst integrating traditional folk music from Lincolnshire, with a cast of European performers. It is a truly multicultural experience.
Written by Habib Tanvir, Charandas Chor is an Edinburgh Fringe First award-winning play. Part of the Lincolnshire Diversity in the Arts: Research and Development Project by the University of Lincoln, and supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Project co-directed by Arya Madhavan.
Tickets £12/£10 available online, click here.
Running Time: 1 hour 50 mins (inc. interval)
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