The Maharajah & the Kohinoor 2010 Tour
11/3/2010 to 30/6/2010
Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail & Zeroseefr in co-production with The Drum.
Back by popular demand this family theatre production will tour around schools and venues in the UK from Spring - Autumn 2010. The tour will launch with a performance at The Drum Birmingham on 11th March.
Price: £8(£6)
Time: 7:30pm
Location: The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham B6 4UU
For tickets visit www.the-drum.org.uk or call the box office 0121 333 2444
The ‘Maharajah and the Kohinoor' is an exciting theatre-in-education production aimed at Key Stages 2 & 3. Charting one of the most illustrious episodes in British history the play is a touching tale of love and loyalty. It follows the story of Duleep Singh, Maharajah of Lahore and King of the Sikh Empire, who was deposed at the age of eleven and sent to England. Separated from his mother he arrived on the shores of England and was immediately adopted by Queen Victoria. Encouraged by Her Majesty, Duleep Singh established solid relationships with the Royal family over the years. However, injustices and insincere intentions eventually drove him into the throws of exploitative meddlers who offered allegiance but left him isolated. He died penniless and alone in a desolate hotel in Paris in 1883.
Written by Hardial S. Rai
Directed by Harmage S. Kailirai
Don't miss the chance to book the play at a school or venue in your area!
Read reviews and see photos from performances here
Video of a recent performance at the Tower of London
