# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kanpur: 1857 - Award-Winning South Asian Drama
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Edinburgh Fringe First winning sell-out smash-hit, KANPUR: 1857 returns to London.Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel finds themselves answering to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpur – an Indian uprising against British colonial forces. Based on historical events, this new play comically satirises contemporary conflicts around gender, colonial violence, and making art in times of crisis.Written by and starring 'storytelling genius' (★★★★★ Scotsman) Niall Moorjani, and co-directed by and starring Jonathan Oldfield, director of 2024's Best Newcomer Award-winning show.But who is the hero and who is the villain? Whatever happens, it's going to be explosive.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Ed Fest⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The North⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ UK Web Theatre⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Scotsman⭐⭐⭐⭐ The List⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fest⭐⭐⭐⭐ Broadway Baby⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edinburgh Guide⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mervyn StutterWinner of the Asian Arts Award of Outstanding Production.As featured in the New Yorker.Winner of the Pleasance's Charlie Hartill Fund.Produced by Niall Moorjani and Pleasance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leytonstone/kanpur-1857-award-winning-south-asian-drama/80001710132308
- **Event Categories**: theatre, art, performances, entertainment, festivals, kids, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leytonstone
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Stratford East
- **lat**: 51.5426771
- **long**: 0.0009612
- **full address**: Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, Theatre Square, London E15 1BN, United Kingdom, Leytonstone

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Event Photo 1
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a2accac7633d.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kanpur: 1857 - Award-Winning South Asian Drama being held?
  - **A:** Kanpur: 1857 - Award-Winning South Asian Drama takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, Theatre Square, London E15 1BN, United Kingdom, Leytonstone.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kanpur: 1857 - Award-Winning South Asian Drama?
  - **A:** Kanpur: 1857 - Award-Winning South Asian Drama is organized by Stratford East.

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