Insane Asylum Seekers

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Laith is in serious trouble – but he can’t tell you why. He’s spent years keeping a secret, perfecting the art of hiding it.

But now, it’s catching up with him.

And as if that weren’t enough, Laith’s mum won’t stop throwing things at seagulls, and his dad keeps wandering off during life-threatening situations.

Laith’s parents escaped Iraq 30 years ago, which he reckons is the reason he’s in this whole mess to begin with.

Side-splittingly funny and deeply moving, Insane Asylum Seekers transfers to the Bush Theatre’s main stage following a sold-out Studio run. Written by Laith Elzubaidi and directed by Olivier Award-nominee Emily Ling Williams (A Playlist for the Revolution).

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Important Info

Closing

20/03/2027

Running Time

1 hour and 15 minutes, no interval

Genre

Drama, Plays

Age & Content

14+

Please Note:

Content warnings: This production contains the use of strong language throughout, discussion of mental illness, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depiction of intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours & anxiety attacks, discussion of shame & covering behaviours (downplaying or concealing aspects of one’s identity), discussion of war crimes, mass killing & violence, specifically in reference to the 1990-91 Gulf War & 2003-11 Iraq War, discussion of death, grief & terminal illness, description of physical illness & references to surgical intervention. depiction of a heart attack, discussion of dementia & memory loss, discussion of & reference to harmful mental health tropes, including notions of a ‘cure’. This production may also contain flickering projected images, loud noises & music, sudden lighting changes & moments of darkness.
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