Buddha of Suburbia

My name is Karim Amir and I am an Englishman born and bred. Almost. South London in the late seventies. High unemployment high inflation food shortages and strikes. But despite the winter of discontent 17-year-old Karim’s life is about to explode into glorious technicolour as he navigates a path to enlightenment. Or at the very least Beckenham. Emma Rice adapts the award-winning 1990 novel which was later turned into an acclaimed TV series with Hanif Kureishi. On stage it becomes an irresistible heart-breaking and joyful exploration of family friends sex theatre and ultimately belonging. This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at the RSC in April 2024.