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How far would you go to bring a dream to life? Crossing oceans, risking all and sacrificing true love? Beyond Bollywood is not just a show; it is a monsoon of emotion that brings the fire, heat and desire of Indian dance direct to the heart of London. In the quest of fulfilling her mother’s dying wish Shaily Shergill leaves behind her home in Munich to journey to India. Will her mother’s dream turn into reality?
Witness the colour, energy and sheer exuberance of Bollywood as this new musical explodes onto the world famous London Palladium in the heart of the West End, direct from sell out performances in Mumbai – for a limited season of just 60 performances. Beyond Bollywood takes audiences on a truly authentic cultural tour of India capturing the fire, heat and desire of Indian dance.
This theatrical experience – of a kind never seen before outside a Bollywood movie – is written, choreographed and directed by Rajeev Goswami, with lyrics by Irfan Siddiqui and features an original score by Salim-Sulaiman.
Rajeev Goswami started his journey as a famed Bollywood choreographer working with the biggest names in the business and has also enjoyed a highly successful career as a pop artist in India. More recently, he has turned his considerable talents to directing, channelling his 15 years’ experience in the Indian film and music industry into the founding of RG Studios alongside renowned Bollywood lyricist Irfan Siddiqui.
Irfan Siddiqui, one of Bollywood’s most famous lyricists, is noted for his work for feature films and commercials and his words capture and convey heart-warming sentiment alongside hard hitting messages. His Bollywood smash feature-film hits include Fashion, Kurbaan, Iqbal, Heroine and his international work includes High School Musical 1 & 2 (Hindi), Camp Rock.
Salim-Sulaiman: Salim and Sulaiman have been composing music for over a decade, having scored for movies such as Heroine, Chak De! India, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and Fashion. They have also worked on a Bollywood remix for Lady Gaga’s Born This Way.
Beyond Bollywood
At The London Palladium, Argyll Street, London W1F 7TF.
Friday, 8th May – Saturday, 27th June
Box Office & 24 hour credit card bookings: 0844 811 0058, www.seetickets.com
Tickets £25-£75 (including a £1.25 theatre restoration levy), special rates, group rates and concessions available – plus booking fee.
www.beyondbollywoodmusical.com
