The Kite Runner
If you have read
the original novel version of Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner or have seen
the film adaptation, then this brand new London show is a must watch. Catch the
heart touching and gripping saga which is performed in a spectacular new production.
Hosseini’s work is always regarded as an emotional roller coaster ride that
exceeds cultures and continents.
London Westend
stage is all set to welcome the brand new stage play version of Khaled
Hosseini’s acclaimed novel The Kite Runner this winter. The heart touching saga of friendship and conscience that goes beyond countries
and cultures is all set to make its debut at Wyndham’s Theatre on 21st December
2016.
The classic and
memorable heart touching tragic saga, The Kite Runner is about an unexpected
friendship which develops between a rich boy and the son of his father’s
servant. The show is set against the backdrop of a country which is on the
verge of destruction, Kabul. The story commences with a kite flying tournament,
where everyone was in a jovial mood. However, something unexpected was about to
happen and neither Hassan nor Amir were aware about it. This will lead to
complete transformation of their lives forever.
The turbulent
history of Afghanistan in the last three decades has been portrayed in this
show. The classic saga is a great depiction of betrayal and redemption and has thoroughly
enthralled audiences across the country. American writer and three-time Elliot
Norton Award-winner, Matthew Spangle of Albatros and Tortilla Curtain fame has
created the show. The show is inspired from the original book penned by
Afgan-American doctor and writer Khaled Hosseini. The book was released in 2003
and went on becoming a favourite in book clubs across the world. The book also
topped the New York Times best seller list in March 2005. It was positioned
there for more than two years.
British-Iranian
actor Ben Turner will feature in The Kite Runner. Some of this renowned works
are BBC TV series Casualty as well as film work such as 300: Rise of an Empire
and Adulthood. Some other popular works are nurse Jay Faldren from Series 23
Episode 8 until Series 26 Episode 16 on BBC's Casualty and Louis XV in Doctor
Who. The Kite Runner is certainly one of the most influential stories in the
21st century. From 21st December 2016, the previews of The Kite Runner will
start at Wyndham’s Theatre and will run until 11th March 2017.