Rifco Arts produces vibrant, accessible, high quality, mid and studio scale theatre that reflects and celebrates the contemporary British Asian experience.
As well as touring nationally with a focus on enticing and engaging new audiences, Rifco Arts also run outreach projects locally in Watford.
A tribute to Sophiya Haque by Rifco Arts. Taken from archive footage of the 2010 Britain's Got Bhangra tour.
"Sophie, was one of the most talented actresses I have ever worked with. A genuine warm and generous spirit, who deserved the title of Diva. We will all miss you SO much. Keep shining Sophie - You Got The Power! " Pravesh Kumar, Creative Director, Rifco Arts.
Nominated for Best Actress 2010 Off West End Awards - Britain's Got Bhangra.
"Haque fulfils the brief exquisitely." The Stage
Written and Directed by Pravesh Kumar, Composed by Sumeet Chopra, Lyrics by Dougal Irvine. First produced in 2010 A Rifco Arts and Theatre Royal Stratford East Production in Association with Warwick Arts Centre.
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This huge sell out success and hit comedy about British Asian's and travel was Rifco Arts first production. A comedy show based in and around Heathrow Airport. Park the car illegally, check-in late, demand a first class seat, plead poverty for excess baggage, haggle in the duty free shop, talk throughout the in-flight movie, snore in stereo, smuggle pickles and fight with the customs. Airport 2000 is filled with a whole host of hilarious characters who live, work and travel through the airport.
A larger than life Bollywood style love story is brought to life on stage. Full of glitz, glamour, drama, romance and comedy. A sideways and firmly tongue in cheek look at the gaudy, glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood. The Bollywood film experience, live on stage with all its glories and clichés!
Meri Christmas offers an entertaining and thought provoking exploration of shifting trends which have led to more and more Asian elders being removed from their families to live in homes for the elderly. The show was developed through conversations with elder members of the community. A risky subject dealing with two Asian elderly patients living in a care home; but an entertaining and thought provoking script proved to be a crowd pleaser.
To hide from the harshness of her surroundings and her neurotic overbearing mother, Kiran escapes into the colourful world of Bollywood. Drifting off into a dream world filled with the glamour and romance of Bollywood songs and theatrics - a world far from the real dramas at home. The ringing of the doorbell and rekindling of an old friendship starts to bring Kiran back to reality- where she is forced to deal with the truth.
First opened at Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2008, and toured the UK and the World Performing Arts Festival in Pakistan.
The show followed Rishi and Sona through their will-they-won't-they whirlwind wedding circus. They've just met and now they're getting married. Although this was their decision, the wedding procession is moving faster. While their frenzied families go into overdrive to ensure this is the most elaborate wedding Slough has ever seen, the young couple's cold feet threaten to enter the wedding mandap; and while the missing ladoos continue to cause mayhem, years of family conflict bubbling under the surface looks likely to spill over.
The show followed Rishi and Sona through their will-they-won't-they whirlwind wedding circus. They've just met and now they're getting married. Although this was their decision, the wedding procession is moving faster. While their frenzied families go into overdrive to ensure this is the most elaborate wedding Slough has ever seen, the young couple's cold feet threaten to enter the wedding mandap; and while the missing ladoos continue to cause mayhem, years of family conflict bubbling under the surface looks likely to spill over.
Simmy is an "imported" Indian bride whose marriage isn't off to a good start. Her husband Raj runs away on their wedding night, leaving Simmy alone with her crazy new family. A community conscious mother-in-law, a diabetic granddad obsessed with biscuits and Mindy, her neurotic sister in law. Not allowed to leave the house in case the Aunties become suspicious, she regrets ever setting foot in the UK. When her brother-in-law arrives back at home, an unexpected love story starts to unfold, hidden from the prying community. Will Harry and Simmy confront the community living in a time warp?
Shake your shoulders, twist that light bulb; this is the story of how Britain Got Bhangra! Set in Southall, the story follows Twinkle, a gifted singer who goes from being a van driver to a Bhangra star of the 80's. This imaginative musical takes us through his personal journey of highs and lows amidst multicultural Britain and the evolution of the Asian music scene.
Winner -- People's Favorite Musical Off West End Awards
Nominee -- Best Musical Production TMA Awards
Nominee -- Best New Musical What's On Stage Awards
Nominee -- Best Musical Off West End Awards
No longer accepting entries for MummyJi Presents. Show will be online in autumn 2012 on http://www.thespace.org
We are looking for emerging British Asian talent!
So if you are a singer, dancer, poet, juggler, (whatever your talent) send us an email at talent@rifcoarts.com telling or showing us what you can do - email video clips if you have.
You could be chosen to be on one of the episodes for the new BBC channel and on our grand show that will be streamed live!
Even more great public reviews for Britain's Got Bhangra. Make sure you book your tickets for the last two venues of our 5 STAR musical before we sell out!
Oldham Coliseum 8th - 12th November 0161 624 2829
Warwick Arts Centre 15th - 27th November 024 7652 4524
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Book your tickets now for the rest of the tour:
*THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR *18th - 22nd October
*WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE *25th - 29th October
*OLDHAM COLISEUM* 8th - 12th November
*WARWICK ARTS CENTRE *15th -- 27th November
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A look behind the scenes of tech week for Britian's Got Bhangra, the busiest week in any theatre production. This is where we take all the hard work from the rehearsal room and marry it up with the set, sound equipment, lights, costume and all the other production elements on stage to prepare the fabulous show you will see in the theatre!
Visit www.rifcoarts.com to book your tickets now!
Book your tickets now at www.rifcoarts.com!
WATFORD PALACE THEATRE 16th - 24th September
DARTFORD ORCHARD 27th September - 1st October
LEICESTER CURVE 4th - 8th October
HACKNEY EMPIRE 12th - 16th October
THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR 18th - 22nd October
WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE 25th - 29th October
OLDHAM COLISEUM 8th -- 12th November
WARWICK ARTS CENTRE 15th -- 27th November
BRITAIN'S GOT BHANGRA is back!
Remixed and Remastered! Shake your shoulders, twist that lightbulb.....
WATFORD PALACE THEATRE, LONDON 16th - 24th September
DARTFORD ORCHARD THEATRE 27th September - 1st October
LEICESTER CURVE THEATRE 4th - 8th October
HACKNEY EMPIRE, LONDON 12th - 16th October
THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR 18th - 22nd October
WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE, LEEDS 25th - 29th October
OLDHAM COLISEUM 8th -- 12th November
WARWICK ARTS CENTRE, COVENTRY 15th -- 27th November
You don't have to do something massive to make a difference
Participants: Siobhan ElliottSiobhan Elliott, Cambel McLaughlin, Kadijah Jervis
Rifco Arts led three workshops with young people in the Watford area, exploring the relationships between the three genres (Dance, Drama and Digital). The participants created their own 30 second -- one minute film which will then be developed into a digital backdrop for a professional production of 'Break Da Floorboards'.
The groups created a short film using digital technology. They learnt how to create a storyboard and each took a leading role in one aspect of film making -- Directing, Choreographing, Editing, Marketing etc.
Participants learnt new digital skills; social, language and leadership skills along with building confidence and self esteem.
Participants: Jake Obiora, Tianna Barefoot, Max Wolf
Rifco Arts led three workshops with young people in the Watford area, exploring the relationships between the three genres (Dance, Drama and Digital). The participants created their own 30 second -- one minute film which will then be developed into a digital backdrop for a professional production of 'Break Da Floorboards'.
The groups created a short film using digital technology. They learnt how to create a storyboard and each took a leading role in one aspect of film making -- Directing, Choreographing, Editing, Marketing etc.
Participants learnt new digital skills; social, language and leadership skills along with building confidence and self esteem.
Participants: Bryn Lansdown, Sean Tobin, Sam Marks
Rifco Arts led three workshops with young people in the Watford area, exploring the relationships between the three genres (Dance, Drama and Digital). The participants created their own 30 second -- one minute film which will then be developed into a digital backdrop for a professional production of 'Break Da Floorboards'.
The groups created a short film using digital technology. They learnt how to create a storyboard and each took a leading role in one aspect of film making -- Directing, Choreographing, Editing, Marketing etc.
Participants learnt new digital skills; social, language and leadership skills along with building confidence and self esteem.
Rifco Arts presents the smash hit musical 'Britain's Got Bhangra' - which played to sold out houses across the UK with rave reviews from the critics and audiences. Watch out for the re-tour in Spring 2011!
Britain's Got Bhangra 2011 is on tour!
Check the list for a theatre near you!
WATFORD PALACE THEATRE, Watford - 16th - 24th September
DARTFORD ORCHARD, Dartford - 27th September - 1st October
LEICESTER CURVE, Leicester - 4th - 8th October
HACKNEY EMPIRE, London - 12th - 16th October
THEATRE ROYAL WINDSOR, Windsor - 18th - 22nd - October
WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE, Leeds - 25th - 29th October
OLDHAM COLISEUM, Oldham - 8th - 12th November
WARWICK ARTS CENTRE, Coventry - 15th - 27th November
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Sophiya Haque Tribute - I Got The Power (Britain's Got Bhangra 2010)
Bollywood - Yet another Love story
Mummyji is looking for Talent!
Britain's Got Bhangra - "ITS AMAZING!!"
Britain's Got Bhangra - Hackney, London & Windsor Reviews
Behind the scenes of the remixed BRITAIN'S GOT BHANGRA 2011: WEBISODE 3: PRESS NIGHT
Britain's Got Bhangra - "We loved it"
Behind the scences BRITAIN'S GOT BHANGRA 2011: WEBISODE 2: TECH WEEK
BRITAIN'S GOT BHANGRA 2011: WEBISODE 1: REHEARSAL WEEK
Britain's Got Bhangra 2011 Tour
Britain's Got Bhangra Music Video 2011 Tour
Britain's Got Bhangra 2010 Tour Promo
Britain's Got Bhangra Music Video
