Touchstone Theatre presents The Wrong Bashir March 2 to 12
Ismaili playwright Zahida Rahemtulla’s mistaken-identity comedy hits the Firehall Arts Centre stage
Image graphic design by Emily Cooper. Photo by Pedro Augusto Meza. Pictured in image (left to right): Seth Ranaweera, Aman Mann, Neha Devi Singh, Sabrina Vellani
Touchstone Theatre announces the world premiere of The Wrong Bashir at the Firehall Arts Centre from March 2 to 12.
Produced in association with Firehall Arts Centre and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (vAct), the comedy by Ismaili playwright Zahida Rahemtulla follows Bashir Ladha (Aman Mann), a philosophy major and burgeoning nihilist, who has been selected to assume a prestigious religious position. When Bashir’s parents (Seth Ranaweera, Neha Devi Singh) accept on his behalf and two council representatives arrive to meet their esteemed nominee, a hilarious mistaken-identity romp ensues, forcing the family to question the future of their traditions and way of life.
Directed by Touchstone Associate Artistic Director Daniela Atiencia, The Wrong Bashir was developed through Touchstone's Flying Start Program, a new play incubator supporting the next generation of theatre artists. Along with dramaturgical support, the program culminates in a full-scale production as part of Touchstone’s Mainstage series. Flying Start is supported by the RBC Emerging Artists program.
Tickets are at firehallartscentre.ca/onstage/the-wrong-bashir/ or 604-689-0926
For more information and passes, see www.touchstonetheatre.com or call 604-709-9973.
Post sponsored by Touchstone Theatre.