The Far Pavilions is a new musical based on the novel by MM Kaye. It is an awe-inspiring tale of lost identity, divided loyalty and forbidden love which promises to take you on the ultimate theatrical journey.
Unaware of his British origins, Ashok, a serving boy living and working in the Palace of Winds, befriends Princess Anjuli, the Maharajah's daughter. The recent loss of her mother and the treachery and intrigue of her father's court leads to a pact of eternal friendship, sealed by breaking a medallion in two. Ashok will wear one half and Anjuli the other always. Meeting in secret, they dream of a simple life beyond the farthest mountain, where the divisions between them no longer exist.
The Far Pavilions charts the journey of Ashok as he is separated from Anjuli, educated in England, and then returns to India to serve the British Raj as Lieutenant Ashton Pelham Martyn. Ash's attempt at a new life with the Governor's daughter, Belinda, ends in public humiliation as a love rival, Captain Harkness, reveals details of Ash's upbringing at a society ball. Ash is tarnished with a reputation of a misfit. His very loyalty comes into question as he is recalled from active duty and sent to Rajasthan as an escort to a Princess, promised in marriage to a neighbouring King.
Twelve years of absence melt away as Ash returns his half of the keepsake to Anjuli. They realise that childhood friendship has blossomed into love. Protocol and custom remain seemingly insurmountable obstacles but a sandstorm gives them the chance of escape. One stolen night in a desert cave sets off a chain of events that neither Ashok nor Anjuli could have imagined in their wildest dreams...
Address
Shaftesbury Theatre
210 Shaftesbury Avenue
London
WC2H 8DP
Travel
Nearest Underground: Leicester Square
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
Bus Routes: 8, 10, 14, 19, 24, 25, 29, 38, 55, 73, 134, 176, 242
Parking: MasterPark at Cambridge Circus, NCP at Museum Street, Drury Lane, Upper St Martin’s Lane, Parker Mews.
Access
There are spaces for 4 wheelchairs in Boxes A and B which are down 3 steps off a corridor to the left of the box office. You will need help negotiating the steps. Transfer seating is also available in the Royal Circle, the entrance to which is level from the foyer.
An infra-red system with 20 headsets and 15 neckloops is available for the hearing impaired. Headsets and neckloops must be collected from the foyer sweet kiosk.
Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium or alternatively theatre staff will look after up to 6 dogs per performance.
Price Guide£19.00 - £49.00
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