Phizzical Productions : Precious Bazaar, What You Fancy, Big B

tackling important and risqué issues in
vibrant, entertaining and provocative theatrical experiences

26 APRIL - 13 JULY 2008
What You Fancy
written by Omar Khan
directed by Leylah

Former Miss World and hottest Bollywood sensation Olivia Kapoor has been stalked, harassed and thoroughly humiliated on a chat show by her co-star Dhruv Raj Singh, the King of Bollywood. Depressed and angry she meets Casim who re-awakens her spirit and passion. Little does she know that Casim is really a woman in disguise, who is in love with Dhruv Raj Singh!

While this love story takes place we also enter the frothy underworld of Olivia’s servants, where a war is brewing to gain power and love. As the war escalates a vicious prank is planned. Will it play out as expected?

COMING SOON

Big B - The Musical
by Sâmir Bhamra

In 1982, the legendary Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan had a fatal accident whilst shooting for the film Coolie. Inspired by the reaction from his fans worldwide, Big B - The Musical is a story that reconnects Amitabh's screen persona, the Angry Young Man.

12 MARCH - 13 APRIL 2008
A Perfect Ganesh
written by Terrence McNally
directed by Sâmir Bhamra

A PERFECT GANESH is the story of two friends, Margaret Civil and Katharine Brynne, whose common interests are mostly products of their social status and comfortable, upper-class New England lifestyle.

For years, the two women, along with their successful husbands, have shared and enjoyed holiday adventures to pleasant Caribbean resorts. Upon reaching a point in their lives at which both women are struggling with relationships, with their haunting pasts and with uncertainty about the future, they abandon their annual vacation ritual and purchase a holiday package to India, which they've heard is "a place to heal."

13 DECEMBER - 15 DECEMBER 2007
Retailiaition
written by Omar Khan
directed by Leylah

For an alternative festive cheer, join the staff at Phones 'R' Us where daggers are drawn as five employees battle to win a promotion in this satire inspired by Shilpa Shetty v. Jade Goody in Celebrity Big Brother.

MAY 2007
What You Fancy
written by Omar Khan
directed by Leylah

Former Miss World and hottest Bollywood sensation Olivia Kapoor has been stalked, harassed and thoroughly humiliated on a chat show by her co-star Dhruv Raj Singh, the King of Bollywood. Depressed and angry she meets Casim who re-awakens her spirit and passion. Little does she know that Casim is really a woman in disguise, who is in love with Dhruv Raj Singh!

While this love story takes place we also enter the frothy underworld of Olivia’s servants, where a war is brewing to gain power and love. As the war escalates a vicious prank is planned. Will it play out as expected?

NOVEMBER 2006
Romeo + Laila
written by Omar Khan
directed by Sâmir Bhamra

ROMEO + LAILA is a fusion of two of the world's greatest love stories from Eastern and Western literature. Laila-Majnu by Hashmet Shah is one of the most famous love stories of all times and explores the madness of passion, arranged marriages and how they affect the two lovers.

Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare concerns the fate of two very young lovers who would do anything to be together. It is perhaps the most famous of his plays and is thought to be the most famous love story in Western history.

MAY 2004 - NOVEMBER 2005
Precious Bazaar
written and directed by Sâmir Bhamra

PRECIOUS BAZAAR is the story of mujrawalis (courtesans) who live and work amidst the hustle and bustle of a thriving west London environment. Each night these dancers travel with their Madame to various underground clubs where the girls have to please all – at a price.

Suhani, a promising reporter, goes undercover to expose this thriving prostitution racket. Disguised as a dancer she enters this seedy world, leaving her fiancé, Amar to arrange their impending wedding. Roshni is a young woman who has given up on her dreams. When Prem, the local MPs son falls in love with her, she finds herself returning his affection. But can she break free from Madame’s grip and live happily ever after?

Phizzical Productions needs financial support in order to sustain in the long term. If you are interested in supporting young people in the arts and would like to receive mutual benefits, then please contact us directly.

Ganesha artwork by Edith Wentz