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The words 'Happy Birthday Sunita' in red, yellow and orange, on a bright blue background.

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. 

Acclaimed Indian film and TV star Divya Seth Shah (Jab We Met, English Vinglish) joins Bhawna Bhawsar (The Undeclared War, EastEnders), Devesh Kishore (Last Night, Casualty), Rameet Rauli (Little English, Find Me In Paris) and Keiron Crook (Violet, Coronation Street).

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.

Rifco Theatre Company in association with Watford Palace Theatre

Suitable for: Ages 10+, contains strong launguage

Running time: 1hr 40 mins (inc interval)

Cast & crew

Tejpal
Divya Seth Shah
Divya Seth Shah
Sunita
Bhawna Bhawsar
Bhawna Bhawsar
Harleen
Rameet Rauli
Rameet Rauli
Nav
Devesh Kishore
Devesh Kishore
Maurice
Keiron Crook
Keiron Crook

Reviews

'Perceptive and positive, it’s a messy and engaging portrait of family life'
London Theatre 1
'Some excellent punchlines bring the house down'
London Theatre 1
'Punjabi punchlines provide some of the biggest laughs.'
The Stage
'Finely balances comedy with moments of touching pathos'
The Stage
'Grab yourself a ticket and don’t forget the prosecco'
London Theatre Reviews
'A must see'
Watford Observer
'Fun, frolics and nostalgia'
London Theatre Reviews
'Rapturous laughter'
Watford Observer
'Simmering to perfection'
London Theatre Reviews
'A comic family drama that explores British Asian bi-culturalism with wit, humour and intelligence.' (2014 tour)
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