Kanpur: 1857
The Edinburgh Fringe First winning sell-out smash-hit, Kanpur: 1857 comes to the Tron Theatre in June in association with Glasgow Mela.
About Kanpur: 1857
| 27th June 2026 | |
| 7.30pm | |
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Tron Theatre 63 Trongate, Glasgow City Centre G1 5HB |
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| £19, £23 & £26 | |
| Visit the event website here |
Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel finds themselves answering to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpur – an Indian uprising against British colonial forces. Based on historical events, this new play comically satirises contemporary conflicts around gender, colonial violence, and making art in times of crisis.
Written by and starring ‘storytelling genius’ (★★★★ The Scotsman) Niall Moorjani, and co-directed by and starring Jonathan Oldfield, director of 2024’s Best Newcomer Award-winning show. But who is the hero and who is the villain? Whatever happens, it’s going to be explosive.
★★★★★ Ed Fest ★★★★★ The North ★★★★★ UK Web Theatre ★★★★ The Scotsman ★★★★ The List ★★★★ Fest ★★★★ Broadway Baby ★★★★ Edinburgh Guide ★★★★ Mervyn Stutter
Winner of the Asian Arts Award of Outstanding Production. As featured in the New Yorker. Winner of the Pleasance’s Charlie Hartill Fund.
Recommended Age Guide 14+ | Contains scenes of Violence, Adult Themes, Audience Interaction
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