Santi and Naz are bestest-best friends living in a small village in pre-partition India. One Sikh, one Muslim; they have little understanding of how their religions are set to divide them. As partition draws closer, the girls remain oblivious to the spreading social unrest and violence. Bound by their love for each other we learn just 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 & Madelaine Moore
Written by Guleraana Mir & afshan d’souza-lodhi
Directed by Madelaine Moore
Santi & Naz is produced by The Thelmas & Pleasance. It premiered at VAULT Festival 2020 where it won an Origins Award for Outstanding New Work. In 2023 it was a recipient of the Charlie Hartill fund and ran at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh. The 2024 national tour begins October 8th followed by a London run at Soho Theatre January 21st-February 8th 2025.
For full tour details visit: www.thethelmas.co.uk/santi-naz
Thanks to: Arts Council England, Ovalhouse (BrixtonHouse), Pleasance & Royal Exchange Theatre for supporting the development and production of the play.