East is East

A 30th anniversary production of Ayub Khan Din’s modern classic, exploring identity, family bonds, and generational conflict in Salford, 1971.

The 30th anniversary production of Ayub Khan Din's modern classic returns in a new production: a story about identity, generational conflict, and the messy, unbreakable bonds of family.

Salford, 1971. The Khan family live above a chip shop and on the fault line between two cultures. George Khan is determined to raise the family in his Pakistani way, while his English wife Ella tries to keep the peace. When George begins arranging marriages for his sons, rebellion erupts and loyalties are tested.

• Venue: Octagon Theatre, Bolton
• Run: Fri 4 Sep 2026 to Sat 3 Oct 2026
• Typical performance time: 7.30pm (matinees at 2.00pm on selected dates)