Those recently extended and Broadway-bound pussy Cats will be moving out of the London Palladium after April 25. Beyond Bollywood will make its U.K. premiere at the West End venue, beginning previews on May 8. The theatrical experience, starring Ana Illmi as Shaily and Moht Mathur as Raghav, will play a limited run of 60 performances, with opening night set for May 11.
Beyond Bollywood brings the fire, heat and desire of Indian dance direct to the heart of London, taking audiences on an authentic cultural tour of India. In the quest of fulfilling her mother's dying wish Shaily Shergill leaves behind her home in Munich to journey India. Will her mother's dream turn into reality?
The production is written, choreographed and directed by Rajeev Goswami, with lyrics by Irfan Siddiqui and features an original score by Salim-Sulaiman.