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Hailed as “one of CanLit’s most innovative chameleons,” playwright and author Anosh Irani takes us to the Mughlai Moon restaurant in Toronto, where Ayub cooks, cleans, and waits for his future to begin. His father’s friend, Qadir, has brought him to Canada with a promise of permanency that never seems to materialize. A mysterious stranger brings with him the clarity that Ayub needs to free himself from the limbo in which he is suffocating.
Why I Chose This Play
Anosh Irani is an acclaimed BC playwright and author who grew up in Mumbai. His clear-eyed view of the world—tempered by his humanity and his skill as a storyteller—makes for thrilling theatre. This story is an ever-changing dance involving three men—all fathers—and how one of them struggles to live in hope—against all odds. – Michael Shamata
Content Warning
This production contains coarse language, flashing light effects, depictions of and references to suicide, mental illness and prescription drug use.
“Heartrending and captivating…pulls no punches.”
“Tender, heartbreaking theatre.”
“Finds the beauty and the misery entwined in the search for a better life across the globe.”
Audiences experience our work on many levels – some people like to prepare in advance and others prefer to be surprised when they see the show. We’ve created a host of live and digital experiences to help you gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of our plays.
Our live talk show, hosted by CBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie, returns for its 12th season! Attend in-person, watch it live on Facebook, or catch it later on Vimeo or YouTube. B4Play features artists from the upcoming show, along with experts from the community, who illuminate themes in the play.
Following the third Thursday performance of each show, actors return to the stage to answer your questions and provide insight into the play you have just experienced. These Q & A sessions last approximately 20 minutes.
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Ben Yoganathan
Ayub
Rizwan Manji
Jalal
Anand Rajaram
Qadir Bhai
Anosh Irani
Playwright
Leora Morris
Director
Anahita Dehbonehie
Set & Costume Design
Logan Raju Cracknell
Lighting Design
Chris Ross-Ewart
Sound / Composition
Wei Qing Tan
Stage Manager
Becca Jorgensen
ASM
