by guleraana mir & afshan d'souza lodhi
Santi and Naz are best friends living in a small village in India. When Naz is betrothed to an older man, the threat of their separation looms large on the horizon. As the political situation around the country’s partition worsens, they decide to take drastic action. Santi & Naz explores female friendship, coming of age, and coming out set against the backdrop of a country soon to be changed forever.
Santi & Naz was developed by Guleraana Mir & Madelaine More and written by Guleraana Mir and afshan d’souza-lodhi. It premiered at VAULT Festival 2020 where it won an Origins Award for Outstanding New Work, and was short-listed for the Asian Media Awards' Best Production 2020.
After winning the Charlie Hartill Fund in 2023 a newly developed version of the show made its Edinburgh Fringe debut, co-produced with Pleasance. In autumn 2024 Arts Council England's Touring Projects strand funded a national tour, culminating in a 3 week run at Soho Theatre.
The play text is published by Methuen.
Cast
CREATIVE TEAM
Santi - Aiyana Bartlett
Naz - Farah Ashraf
Created by Guleraana Mir & Madelaine Moore
Writers - Guleraana Mir & afshan d’souza-lodhi
Director - Madelaine Moore
Movement Director - Rakhee Sharma
Associate Director - Vikesh Godhwani
Producer - The Thelmas & Pleasance
General Manager - Courtenay Johnson
Set & Costume Design - Sascha Gilmour
Lighting Designer - Laura Howard
Sound Design & Composition - Tom Curzon
Brochure Photography by Greg Veit Photography
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Broadway World
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The Queer Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'a tender play about female friendship'
The Stage
