Happy Birthday Sunita - New Wolsey Theatre
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Happy Birthday Sunita

Performed from Wed 28 Jun — Sat 1 Jul

Rehearsal Trailer, Rifco Theatre Company

Rifco Theatre Company

'Happy Birthday Sunita' Teaser Trailer

On a bright blue background are the words 'Happy Birthday Sunita' in red, yellow and orange. Below the title are five people, who are taking a selfie. All of them are smiling at the mobile phone being used for the selfie, except for one person, who glares at it in exasperation. One person is releasing confetti and another is holding a cake decorated with the same words as the title. Small white text around the image reads 'Rifco Theatre Company in association with Watford Palace Theatre' and 'Written by Harvey Virdi, Directed by Pravesh Kumar.'

Rifco Theatre Company in association with Watford Palace Theatre present

Happy Birthday Sunita

Written by Harvey Virdi

**** What's On Stage
'A comic family drama that explores British Asian bi-culturalism with wit, humour and intelligence.'
(2014 production)

The Johals are celebrating Sunita's birthday in Mum’s new kitchen, and you’re invited to the surprise party.

It’s not just the dhal that’s bubbling under the surface – with decades of unfinished business, everyone’s true selves start to burst out when they least expect it. And it’s up to the family to pick each other back up and celebrate themselves for who they truly are.

Unexpected guests, butter-free roti and skeletons in the cupboard aren’t enough to stop them busting out some classic Punjabi shapes in the kitchen! Join the Johal family for a wild ride that will leave you laughing, crying, and talking all the way home.

Rifco Theatre Company revives this sell-out comedy, with a new cast and fresh script. Put on your birthday party finery and get ready for a samosa saga.

Suitable for: Ages 12+
Running time: 1hr 40 mins (inc. interval)

Performance Gallery

A man looks bemused down at the smiling woman leaning her head on his shoulder as she looks up at him. A press review quote at the top of the image reads 'Simmering to perfection' - London Theatre Reviews.'
A woman in a red dress and gold heels enthusiastically hugs another woman, who is reluctant and doesn't want a hug. She wears beige and grey loungewear. A sofa and a kitchen are behind them, with bottles of prosecco on the kitchen island. A press review at the top of the image reads 'Rapturous laughter' - Watford Observer.'
Four people dance in a kitchen. All of them are dressed for a birthday party except for one, who wears beige and grey loungewear. All of them are smiling as they dance. A press review at the top of the image reads 'Fun, frolics and nostalgia' - London Theatre Reviews.'
A man leans on the arm of a sofa, pulling a woman in a red dress and gold heels into him as they laugh at something off-camera. A press review at the bottom of the photo reads 'A must see' - Watford Observer.'
A photo of three people all sipping prosecco in unison in a kitchen. They're dressed for a birthday party. A review quote at the top of the image reads 'Grab yourself a ticket and don't forget the prosecco! - London Theatre Reviews.'

Reviews of Happy Birthday Sunita

What the press say

★★★★ 'Explores British Asian bi-culturalism with wit, humour and intelligence.'

WhatsOnStage

'A must see'

Watford Observer

'Fun, frolics and nostalgia'

London Theatre Reviews

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