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Vitamin D

Written by Saher Shah. Directed by Melina Namdar Tue 3 – Sat 21 Sep 24 90 minutes
Theatre Tonic
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India/ South Asian heritage New Writing Theatre
Soho Theatre – Dean Street Age Recommendation: 11+ Running time: 90 minutes

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Larki is moving back in with her parents, and going through a divorce… It’s tragic.

She’s facing opinions, questions and smothering love from friends, family, aunties and “BFF’s”, plus the epic decision between jalebi or gulaab jamun. She’s searching for something, she just hasn’t quite figured out what yet.

Following its award-winning and sell-out tour, Vitamin D looks at the changing relationships between women, complexities of emotional crises, British South Asian culture and the stigma of divorce.

Can Larki be a happy woman in the face of her own and others’ judgements?

London Pub Theatre Awards: Best New Play Raising Awareness | Winner
Asian Media Awards: Best Stage Production | Finalist


SPECIAL POST-SHOW EVENTS (FREE WITH TICKETS)
The R.A.P Party, Mon 9 Sep: Vitamin D is partnering with  R.A.P Party to bring a fantastic lineup of poets and writers to a post-show celebration of art and verse.

Post Show Q&A with Pooja Sivaraman: Tue 10 Sep

The Hen-Nah Party, Sat 14 Sept: We’re delighted to partner with @thehennahparty to create a queer alternative to traditional henna nights. Expect live performances, music, dance, poetry, chaat, chat and, of course, henna!

See the matinee performance of Vitamin D on Saturday 14th September, and then join us in the cabaret space after the show for this free amazing afternoon.

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Cast

Saher Shah

Larki

Renu Brindle

Mama

Anshula Bain

Friend

Rosaleen Burton

Colleague

Zyna Goldy

Aunty

Ambika Sharma

Bestie/Baaji

Creative Team

Saher Shah

Writer

Melina Namdar

Director

Samia Djilli and Sarah Allen

Producers

Kash Arshad

Dramaturg

Ella Godbold-Holmes

Stage Manager

Goose Masondo

Production Manager

Natasha Samrai

Assistant Director

Maariyah Sharjil

Set and Costume Designer

Riwa Saab

Sound Designer

Jack Weir

Lighting Designer

Mateus Daniel

Movement Director

Amy Boulton

Costume Assistant

Kash Arshad

Dramaturg

Eshmit Kaur

Wellbeing Practitioner

Mischa Alexander

Marketing

Hayleigh Randerson, Kate Morley PR

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Reviews

'A beautiful production which balances the line between profound and playful with panache.'
Theatre Tonic
'A bittersweet portrayal of the emotional and societal fallout in the aftermath of Larki’s (Saher Shah) divorce
The Artiscape
'Vitamin D offers a poignant exploration of identity, relationships, and societal norms, leaving a lasting impact on its audience.'
Everything Theatre
'A significant and powerful piece of theatre that opens a window into the experiences of women living under the weight of cultural and societal pressures.'
Theatre Weekly
'Prepare to laugh, cry, and leave both dazed and dazzled.'
The Spy In The Stalls

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