Bijan Sheibani
2021National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles
Bijan Sheibani
Maynard Eziashi, Sule Rimi
For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling. Follow along as we leap from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.
National Theatre Live: Barber Shop Chronicles
National Theatre Live: The Kitchen
Bijan Sheibani
Tom Brooke, Ian Burfield
The Kitchen, Arnold Wesker’s "extraordinary black comedy," is directed by Bijan Sheibani and features an ensemble cast of 29 actors. The production is set in a restaurant in 1950s London.
National Theatre Live: The Kitchen
National Theatre Collection: Romeo and Juliet
Bijan Sheibani
Ashley Gerlach, Nana Amoo-Gottfried
A new version for younger audiences by Bijan Sheibani and Ben Power. Originally staged as part of the National Theatre’s Shakespeare for younger audiences programme. This archival recording was captured in 2017. This contemporary production sees a company of eight tell the most famous love story of all time, set against a vivid urban backdrop bursting with excitement, colour, dance and song. A swift, contemporary celebration of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Bijan Sheibani’s thrilling production brings Romeo and Juliet to life for a new generation.
National Theatre Collection: Romeo and Juliet