The stage adaptation of international bestselling novel The Kite Runner comes to Oxford this month.
Direct from Broadway, the play based on Khaled Hosseini’s novel The Kite Runner takes to the Oxford Playhouse stage from Tuesday April 30th, and runs until Saturday May 4th.
This production, adapted by Matthew Spangler, tells the haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, and follows one man’s journey to confront his past and find redemption.
Set in Afghanistan, a country on the verge of war, two best friends are about to be torn apart. It’s a beautiful afternoon in Kabul, the skies are full of colour and the streets are full of the excitement of a kite flying tournament, but no one can foresee the terrible incident that will shatter their lives forever.
Written by Khaled Hosseini in 2001 while he was practising medicine, this debut novel went on to launch one of the biggest literary careers of all time. He is one of the most recognised and best-selling authors in the world, with his books selling more than 40 million copies worldwide.
The stage production of the Kite Runner has enjoyed one Broadway and two West End seasons.
The cast includes Stuart Vincent as Amir, Yazdan Qafouri as Hassan/Sohrab, Dean Rehman as Baba, Daphne Kouma as Soraya, Bhavin Bhatt as Assef, Tiran Aakel as Ali/Farid, Ian Abeyesekera as Gen Taheri, Christopher Glover as Ramin Khan, Aran Mardourian as Kamal, and Stanton Wright as Wali. The ensemble includes Amar Aggoun and Sulin Hasso, with Hanif Khan playing the tabla.
Tickets for The Kite Runner at Oxford Playhouse start from £14 and are available from Box Office on 01865 305305 or book online at www.oxfordplayhouse.com
What is The Kite Runner?
The Kite Runner is a novel written by Khaled Hosseini. It was published in 2003 and tells the story of Amir, a young boy from Kabul, Afghanistan, and his complicated relationship with his friend Hassan. The novel explores themes of friendship, betrayal, redemption, and the impact of war on individuals and families. The Kite Runner has been highly acclaimed and was adapted into a film in 2007.
