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Besties Santi & Naz live in pre-partition India. One Sikh, one Muslim, fated to be divided forever. An award-winning new show by The Thelmas


Santi and Naz are bestest-best friends living in a village in pre-partition India. One Sikh, one Muslim; they have little understanding of how religion will divide them. As partition draws closer, the girls remain oblivious to the spreading social unrest and violence. They’re too busy stealing books, swimming in the lake and spying on Rahul (the local hottie). When Naz is betrothed to a tailor from the soon-to-be capital of Pakistan the threat of separation for the young women looms on the horizon. Bound by their love for each other we learn how far they will go to avoid the inevitable.

Santi & Naz explores female friendship, coming of age and coming out set against the backdrop of a country soon to be changed forever. Created by Guleraana Mir and Madelaine Moore, written by Guleraana Mir and afshan d’souza-lodhi.

Post-Show Q&A with the creative team on Wed 9th Oct

  • Dates: Tue 8th - Thu 10th Oct
  • Show time: 7.30pm
  • Tickets: £12
  • Running Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 12+
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  • Running Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (no interval)
  • Suitable for: Ages 12+
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