National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts
114 mins
When a young mother speaks out against the Taliban, she and her husband are forced to flee their home and country with their three sons. Embarking on a long and terrifying journey across Russia and through Europe, they seek final refuge in the UK. But, as their eldest son’s life-threatening heart condition worsens and requires urgent surgery, their escape soon becomes a race against time. Amit Sharma directs this widely acclaimed stage version of The Boy with Two Hearts (BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week). Based on extraordinary real-life experiences, it is a powerful story of hope, courage, and humanity – and a heartfelt tribute to the NHS.
Hayley Grindle
Costume Designer
Amit Sharma
Director
Hayley Grindle
Set Designer
Hamed Amiri
Author
Amy Mae
Lighting Design
Phil Porter
Screenplay
Elaha Soroor
Sound Designer
Pádraig Cusack
Producer
Sarah Hughes
Casting Director