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The Real Ones: Exploring Friendship Beyond Boundaries with Waleed Akhtar
Harvey Morton sits down with the talented playwright Waleed Akhtar. This episode dives into the heart of Akhtar's latest work, The Real Ones, premiering at the Bush Theatre. Discover the inspiration behind this poignant play that beautifully encapsulates the complexities and profound connections in platonic friendships. Waleed Akhtar, an Olivier Award-winning playwright, is known for his groundbreaking work that often challenges societal norms and explores underrepresented narratives. His latest play, The Real Ones, is a testament to his commitment to bringing queer themes and diverse perspectives to the forefront. Akhtar shares the journey of creating a play that explores the deep and sometimes tumultuous friendship between a queer man and his straight female best friend, Zaid and Neelam. He discusses how this relationship is portrayed with the same depth and intensity as a romantic love story. Listen as Akhtar talks about the importance of depicting queer themes and the dynamics of friendships that are often overlooked in mainstream media. Akhtar highlights the incredible team behind the production, including director Anthony Simpson-Pike and a talented cast featuring Nathaniel Curtis, Nnabiko Ejimofor, Mariam Haque, and Anthony Howell. Reflecting on the success of his previous work, The P Word, Akhtar expresses his hopes for The Real Ones to resonate with audiences and inspire conversations about the different forms of love and connection. Don't miss the world premiere of The Real Ones at the Bush Theatre, running from September 6th to October 19th 2024. Visit bushtheatre.co.uk for tickets and more information. Follow Waleed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewaleedakhtar/?hl=en For more from Queerly Radio, visit thisisqueerly.com and don't forget to tune into Harvey's Brunch Club, every Sunday morning from 9am to 11am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at queerly.radio or just ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio".
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