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The Deranged Marriage
Photograph David Fisher
rifco arts

Theatre, Text-based: light to medium, New writing

SIZE OF COMPANY
13–15 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Small- to middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Pravesh Kumar

General Manager
Kate Allen

Communications Officer
Charlotte Greenaway

ARTISTIC POLICY
Rifco Arts produces vibrant, accessible, high quality theatre which reflects and celebrates the contemporary British Asian experience; with a focus on developing and engaging new audiences.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
'The music, performed live... is stunning, the audience participation works spectacularly well and Kumar manages to slip in his education about Hindu culture almost imperceptibly.' Time Out (The Deranged Marriage)

'Three art forms for the price of one… sheer good humour, lively songs, wit and films featuring a lush love story and a hunky little Cupid.' The Guardian (Bollywood–Yet Another Love Story)

'This show has been a big hit around the country – a reflection of audiences' hunger to see plays that reflect the British-Asian experience.' The Guardian (The Deranged Marriage)

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Meri Christmas (My Christmas) Offers an entertaining look at life in a British Asian Elders home, all wrapped up with a heart-warming bow! Carol singing, samosa making, bingo playing Aunties are getting into the festive spirit, but Malkeet has shut herself away from it all to watch television. However, she cannot help but be drawn into a journey of revelations, and of friendships where she least expects them. As Christmas day draws near, everybody’s thoughts turn to new beginnings. (100 mins, 6 on the road)

The Deranged Marriage A fantastically funny, interactive journey through the sights, sounds, smells and songs of an Asian arranged marriage. (150 mins, 12 on stage, 15 on the road)

FUTURE PRODUCTION
Masala Beans (working title) A bi-lingual love story of young people whose love develops despite cultural and language barriers.

WRAP-AROUND ACTIVITY
Supporting workshops drawing from the content or style of productions. Mixed content (dance, song, drama, issue-based) tailored to the demands and content of each production.

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Bollywood–Yet Another Love Story Details on request.
The Deranged Marriage Details on request.