A Kind of People

“If this is it and there’s nothing more, we’ve done good. There isn’t a single thing that can touch us.”

Gary and Nicky have been together since school. Gary’s going for a promotion so he can get his family out of their council flat and give Nicky everything she deserves. It’s Friday and they’re having a party with their family and closest friends. What could possibly go wrong? Set amidst a contemporary British community, this unflinching new play asks how it’s possible to get on when the odds are stacked against you.

“It’s a good place. Keep watching and one day it’ll be ours.”

Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti has written extensively for stage, screen and radio. Her work includes Khandan (Royal Court), Elephant, Behzti/Dishonour (Birmingham Rep), the latter won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Director Michael Buffong is Artistic Director of Talawa Theatre.

"It's impossible not to be floored by the sheer power of this playwright's gut-wrenching prose" - WhatsOnStage - ★★★★★

"This is the Royal Court at its best, giving us an uncompromisingly honest account of multicultural modern Britain." - The Guardian - ★★★★

"Superbly acted and ferociously gripping" - The Times - ★★★★

“Makes you scrutinise your prejudices and laugh out loud.” - The Daily Telegraph - ★★★★

Age Restrictions

14+

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 18th January 2020.

Show times for each day are below.

Mon

7.30pm

Tue

7.30pm

Wed

7.30pm

Thu

2.30pm
7.30pm

Fri

7.30pm

Sat

2.30pm
7.30pm

Sun

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Royal Court Theatre Details

Tube lines: District And Circle

Nearest tube: Sloane Square

In congestion zone?: Yes

Facilities at Royal Court Theatre

Air conditioned

Bar

Disabled toilets

Infrared hearing loop

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible

Royal Court Theatre Location

Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS

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