The Father and the Assassin

Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

The Father and the Assassin

Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Description

The Father and the Assassin

The story of the man who murdered Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi: lawyer, champion of non-violence, beloved leader.

Nathuram Godse: journalist, nationalist – and the man who murdered him.

This gripping new play traces Godse’s life over thirty years during India’s fight for independence: from a devout follower of Gandhi, through to his radicalisation and their tragic final encounter in Delhi in 1948.

Dates & times

Monday, 16 May 2022, 7:30pm - Tuesday, 17 May 2022, 7:30pm

The Father and the Assassin

The story of the man who murdered Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi: lawyer, champion of non-violence, beloved leader.

Nathuram Godse: journalist, nationalist – and the man who murdered him.

This gripping new play traces Godse’s life over thirty years during India’s fight for independence: from a devout follower of Gandhi, through to his radicalisation and their tragic final encounter in Delhi in 1948.

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Location

Olivier Theatre, National Theatre

Upper Ground

London

SE1 9PX

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