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Waleed Akhtar is known for his roles in 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen', 'Tyrant' and 'Cruella'. He has also written and directed short films and podcasts. See his biography, credits, photos and videos on IMDb.
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Waleed is an award-winning writer and actor, winning an Olivier for his play The P Word which he also starred in and is now adapting for screen. His debut play Kabul Goes Pop earned him Most Promising Playwright at The Offies and he’s received a MGC Futures award and a Peggy Ramsey Foundation / Film 4 Playwrights’ bursary.
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Cultural producer, TV personality and founder of HUNGAMA Ryan Lanji sits down with playwright and actor Waleed Akhtar to talk about Waleed's play, The P Word...
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- Bush Theatre
If you’ve seen the Bush Theatre’s 50th season trailer on YouTube, you’ll be familiar with Waleed Akhtar. He plays the role of Billy, a young lad bragging about his latest online hook-up as he takes us on a journey along the Southbank and around the Barbican.
Jul 12, 2024 · The Bush Theatre in London has announced casting for the world premiere production of The Real Ones by Olivier award winning writer and director Waleed Akhtar (The P Word). Directed by Anthony Simpson-Pike (Samuel Takes a Break…, Beautiful Thing), The Real Ones will run from 6 September to 19 October 2024 at the Bush Theatre.
Oct 3, 2022 · The P Word written by Waleed Akhtar explores the experience of gay Pakistani men in the UK and struggle of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.
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Dec 2, 2022 · Waleed Akhtar is writing the stories he wasn't seeing on stage. The multi-talented actor and writer behind The P Word and Kabul Goes Pop on his journey from performing to playwriting - and new show The Art of Illusion at Hampstead Theatre.