{"product_id":"9781350575097","title":"British South Asian Plays 25 Years of Rifco Theatre","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMethuen Drama Play Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eBritish South Asian Plays\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003e25 Years of Rifco Theatre\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePravesh Kumar | Harvey Virdi | Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti | Rifco Theatre\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Theater \/ Playwriting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first play collection of Rifco Theatre's work, this book is a celebration, a call to action, and an essential read for anyone interested in theatre, storytelling, and cultural representation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRifco's work is dedicated to amplifying British South Asian voices in theatre, showcasing stories that explore identity, tradition, and cultural duality. Despite their significant contributions, British South Asian artists remain underrepresented in the arts. Their work is often fragmented and difficult to access, limiting opportunities for both artists and audiences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRifco creates a structured platform that not only celebrates British South Asian theatre makers but ensures their voices are heard. Through curation, engagement, and advocacy, Rifco make these stories more visible and accessible to wider audiences. In this, their first play collection, the work explores cultural identity, family, LGBTQ+ representation, activism, and social change - offering nuanced portrayals that go beyond stereotypes and redefine representation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing the plays \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDeranged Marriage \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThere's Something About Simmy \u003c\/i\u003eby Pravesh Kumar MBE; \u003ci\u003eDishoom\u003c\/i\u003e by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti; and \u003ci\u003eMeri Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMiss Meena \u0026amp; The Masala Queens\u003c\/i\u003e by Harvey Virdi, this edited volume is introduced by the company and makes these works available in print for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvey Virdi \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer and actress whose writing credits include \u003ci\u003eThere's Something About Simmy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Deranged Marriage\u003c\/i\u003e, and three RIFCO Arts productions: \u003ci\u003eHappy Birthday Sunita\u003c\/i\u003e in 2014 and 2023, \u003ci\u003eMiss Meena \u0026amp; the Masala Queens\u003c\/i\u003e in 2017, and \u003ci\u003eMeri Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e in 2006.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRifco Theatre \u003c\/b\u003eis one of the UK's most successful touring theatre companies. The company develops, produces and tours vibrant, accessible and ambitious new plays and musicals that reflect and celebrate the British South Asian contemporary experiences. Rifco Theatre has been working with British South Asian artists and producing work since 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethuen Drama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350575097\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e336\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51965834395788,"sku":"9781350575097","price":31.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_76224016-fe65-48af-ad4a-6d32fcdd4af7.jpg?v=1786071361","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781350575097","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}