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WALEED AKHTAR - PLAYWRIGHT​
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Waleed is an award-winning writer and actor, including an Olivier Award for his play The P Word (Bush Theatre). His other work for theatre includes: The Real Ones (Bush Theatre); Kabul Goes Pop: Music Television Afghanistan (Brixton House, Mercury Theatre, and HighTide). His translation work includes Alexis Michalik’s The Art of Illusion (Hampstead Theatre) and he is currently under commission at the Almeida Theatre & Unicorn Theatre.
Work for television includes: The Road Trip (Paramount+/42MP), Famalam (BBC- Season 4 contributor) and a television adaptation of his hit play The P Word (House Productions). His original audio play Mrs Bibi will be released by Audible in 2025.
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