Azan Ahmed

Full Cast Set For THE JUNGLE BOOK at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026

The National Theatre has announced full casting for Anupama Chandrasekhar's stage adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, directed by Indhu Rubasingham and featuring Olivier winner Hiran Abeysekera as Mowgli with innovative puppetry by Lume.

DAYTIME DEEWANE To Make Australian Premiere At Riverside’s National Theatre Of Parramatta
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta will present the Australian premiere of Daytime Deewane, a thrilling, music-fueled coming-of-age story from Azan Ahmed, directed by Sepy Baghaei.

DAYTIME DEEWANE to Make Australian Premiere at Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) will ignite the stage this spring with the Australian premiere of DAYTIME DEEWANE, a bold and immersive theatrical rave by acclaimed UK playwright Azan Ahmed, running October 16–25, 2025 at the newly launched Riverside Live at PHIVE in Parramatta Square.

Theatre Channel and ChewBoy Productions Will Celebrate the Power of Fringe With Free Streaming Titles
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

The partnership celebrates the energy, diversity, and inventiveness of the finest UK fringe theatre by presenting new voices and ground-breaking stories on a global scale.

Orange Tree Writers' Collective Cohort Announced by Orange Tree Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jun 21, 2025

Orange Tree Theatre (OT) announced their Orange Tree Writers’ Collective cohort for 2025-2026 - Hassan Abdulrazzak, Azan Ahmed, Martha Watson Allpress, Catherine Dyson, Lucy Phelps, and Ben Weatherill.

National Theatre of Parramatta Launches Heartland Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

National Theatre of Parramatta will present Heartland Festival, a jam-packed, two-week festival of new works, bursting with big stories and ground-breaking writing. Learn more here!

Review: STATUES, Bush Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 15, 2024

Ahmed deftly weaves humour and tragedy through an entertaining and deeply touching story about a son discovering more about his recently deceased father when he uncovers secrets while packing up his council flat in South Kilburn. See what our critic had to say.

Review: AFTER SEX, Arcola Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 18, 2024

Friends with benefits. Casual lovers. Non-romantic sexual partners. They’re all terms that Google feeds you if you’re trying to define a relationship where one will undoubtedly end up catching feelings. Him and Her are attempting to circumnavigate the exact same situation(ship). She likes that he’s slipping up and imagining a future with her; he somewhat ponders an outcome where they become a family. Neither thinks they want - or are ready for - stability. Siofra Dromgoole writes a series of post-coital scenes that explore the definition of recreational sex and romance.

Cast And Creatives Set for STATUES At Bush Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2024

The Bush Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of STATUES. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

AFTER SEX Comes to the Arcola Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

The world premiere of After Sex, a lyrical, charged, erotic two-hander which follows the trajectory of a couple through a series of post-coital scenes, comes to the Arcola Theatre.

Bush Theatre Reveals Season Lineup For Second Half of 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024

Bush Theatre has announced productions for the second half of 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Comedian Ed Gamble Joins Line Up Of One Night Only Events at Stratford East This Autumn
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023

Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced a series of one night only events coming to East London this autumn. Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: First Look at THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN Returning to the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023

The National Theatre has released images for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham. 

Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 19, 2023

The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.  This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September. 

National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

The National Theatre has announced two new productions, Roald Dahl's The Witches, in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company, and The Effect, in association with The Jamie Lloyd Company.

Tamasha Announces First Full Season Under New Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022

Tamasha reveals a rich programme of live and digital theatre from autumn 2022 into spring 2023 - the first full season since Artistic Director Pooja Ghai and Executive Director/CEO Valerie Synmoie have been leading the company.

Full Casting Announced For JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2020

As rehearsals begin, the National Theatre announce the full casting for Jack Absolute Flies Again, which will play in repertoire in the Olivier from 15 April until 25 July.

BWW Review: CONSPIRACY, New Diorama Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Sep 19, 2019

Conspiracy sees our three intrepid investigators set off to prove that one photograph holds the key to just about every conspiracy theory you ever heard!

CONSPIRACY Comes to New Diorama Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2019

Barrel Organ return to New Diorama Theatre on 10 September with the London premiere of their Untapped Award-winning Conspiracy fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: CONSPIRACY, Underbelly
by Bryony Rae Taylor - Aug 12, 2019

A powder keg of stupefaction and anxiety. Three people - Rose Wardlaw, Azan Ahmed and Shannon Hayes - explore their conspiracy theories around the famous 1932 photo of 11 builders precariously eating their lunch atop the Rockefeller Centre.