The Anglo Sufi
Musical ‘ISHQ’, based on the legendary romance of Heer Ranjha, is being brought
to London by the Pakistan High Commission. The Musical ‘ISHQ’ will be staged at
the prestigious Sadler’s Wells Theatre of London from 7-9 September 2017, says a press release received here today
from London.
H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High
Commissioner to the UK visited the Theatre and watched the cast in rehearsal on
29 August 2017. The High Commissioner met the artists and appreciated their
performance.
On this occasion, the High
Commissioner said that Pakistan is the custodian of the oldest civilisation of
the world--the Indus Valley Civilisation--which flourished 5000 years ago in
the basins of mighty Indus River that runs through the length of Pakistan.
The High Commissioner said: “From the
ancient land of Pakistan, bringing the Anglo Sufi Musical ‘ISHQ’ to London--the
global cultural hub--is part of our cultural outreach to showcase our rich
heritage to the world.”
Based on the legendary folklore of
Heer Ranjha, the romantic story reminisces about the rich Sufi culture of our
land. The legend of Heer Ranjha written by great Sufi saint and poet Waris
Shah, presents the Sufi ethos of our civilisation characterised by compassion
and peaceful coexistence.
The High Commissioner expressed
confidence that the musical will help put in perspective rich culture of
Pakistan for the international audience.
The entire cast, including Ahsan Khan,
Adnan Jaffar, Rasheeda Ali, Rachel Viccaji, Irfan Damani and Arti Daltri, are
currently in rehearsal at the Sadler’s Wells.
‘ISHQ’ is being produced by Serendip
productions, an award-winning company from Pakistan.
The tickets for the Musical are
available online at ishqthemusical.com.