Statues Tickets
About Statues
Don’t miss the world premiere of award-winning playwright Azan Ahmed’s brand new play, Statues. Book Statues tickets on TodayTix.
In addition to writing the play, see Azan Ahmed (Deen & Dunya, The Father and the Assassin) star in the show alongside Jonny Khan (The Tempest, Assembly: The Teachers Play).
“This play is a love letter to all the wonderful possibilities British Muslim men hold but are forced to hold down because they are British Muslim men. I’m super excited to tell a story where the audience will be tapping their feet one minute and clutching their hearts the next,” Ahmed said.
Statues is a play that tells the tale of Yusuf, an English teacher, who discovers an old mixtape in his late father’s belongings. This mixtape unveils secrets and changes everything Yusuf thought he knew about his father as he discovers that his father, whom he knew only as a quiet man, was a rapper in the 90s under the name “Prince Naseem of the MC scene.”
Run time
1hr.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
9th October, 2024
End date
9th November, 2024
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Shepherd's Bush
Bus numbers: Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Stop R) 207, 260, 283, 607
More information about Statues
Statues has been a work in progress over the last couple of years. The play was originally developed by Nuu Theatre and worked on during the 2022 Barbican Open Labs. Now, the play has its world premiere at Bush Theatre and is presented by Two Magpies Productions.
Statues in London has an excellent creative team, including director Esme Allman (To The People), who directed the research and development of Statues through Barbican Open Labs. Cara Evans (The Misandrist, Ugly Sisters) is the set and costume designer; Rachel Sampley (Wreckage, The Great Gatsby) is the lighting designer; Holly Khan (Our Country’s Good, Blackout Songs) is the sound designer and composer; Hamza Ali (10 Nights, One More Day to Live) is the movement director, and Eve Allin (This Might Not Be It, Salty Irina) is the producer.
What to watch for
- Daytime Deewane, Azan Ahmed’s debut play, won the 2023 Offie Award for Best Writing.
- This lyrical love letter is infused with music thanks to the discovery of the mixtape that starts a journey for Yusuf.
- Actor Johnny Kahn is also a writer and was the recipient of the Bloom Bursary with Bush Theatre.
- Holly Khan was nominated for an Offie Award in 2022 for Best Sound Design on For a Palestinian.
Frequently asked questions
What is Statues about?
The world premiere of Azan Ahmed’s latest play, Statues, comes to the stage at Bush Theatre. Statues tells the tale of a son who discovers an old mixtape in his late father’s belongings; the mixtape begins a journey uncovering long-hidden secrets.
How do you get tickets for Statues?
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Which theatre is Statues at?
Statues is at London's Bush Theatre, which is located at 7 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 8LJ.
What is the age recommendation for Statues?
Ages 14+.
What is the running time of Statues?
Statues runs for 1hr.
Who wrote Statues?
The play is written by Azan Ahmed.
Who directed Statues?
Esme Allman directs the show.
Is Statues appropriate for kids?
Statues is best for children ages 14 and above as there is some harsh language as well as themes and scenes related to grief, death, violence, bullying, racism, and mental illness.
Is Statues good?
Statues is a wonderfully heart-touching new play that explores loss and what you can gain from it.
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