A Play A Pie & A Pint: Jinnistan
A Play, A Pie and A Pint
JINNISTAN
Written by Taqi Nazeer
Directed by Niloo-Far Khan
Doors 12:30pm
Show Starts 1pm
Unreserved Seating
Based on a true story.
When Asiya returns early from a school trip, Malik and Layla are not surprised – after all, their teenage daughter is struggling to fit in and wants nothing more than to return home to her familiar Scotland. But when Asiya starts showing signs of paranormal behaviour, Malik has no choice but to reveal his family’s secret. Malik and Layla must now band together to save their daughter and protect the town from an unknown entity.
But will their efforts pay off? Or is there something far more sinister at play…
Presented in association with The Traverse Theatre.
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TAQI NAZEER is a writer-performer, voiceover artist and podcast producer. Jinnistan is his second play for A Play, A Pie and A Pint. His first play, RISHTA, is currently under development with award winning theatre company Rifco Arts (London). Taqi also created, produced and presented the hit podcast ‘Scotistan’ for the BBC Asian Network. Recent credits include: Ghost Light (NTS), The Enemy (NTS), ANNIKA (Alibi TV), Shetland (BBC), The Gunpowder Plot (Layered Reality) and The Control Room (BBC)
NILOO-FAR KHAN is an Edinburgh theatremaker that believes stories can encourage us to look deeper into how we navigate belonging and find compassion for each other. Her recent works include directing: radio play ‘Glory, Glory an Edinburgh Story’ (by Kamala Santos/Tamasha & HolyMountain Productions, 2022; ‘Black Scots’ (National Theatre of Scotland/BBC Scotland, 2020; and assisting on: ‘A Christmas Carol’ (adapted by Noisemaker & Andrew Panton/Dundee Rep, 2021) and ‘Orphans’, (by Peter Mullan, adapted by Douglas Maxwell, directed by Cora Bissett, composed by Roddy Hart & Tommy Reilly/National Theatre of Scotland, 2022)
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