Competition: Win tickets to see The Buddha of Suburbia at the Barbican

The Upcoming has one pair of tickets for The Buddha of Suburbia at the Barbican to give away to a lucky winner.

This winter, the Royal Shakespeare Company return to the stage with an extraordinary production of The Buddha of Suburbia.

Director Emma Rice brings her unique and joyful style to Hanif Kureishi’s award-winning 1990 novel, exploring family, friends, sex, theatre and, ultimately, belonging, in a critically acclaimed production of The Buddha of Suburbia.

South London in the late seventies. High unemployment, high inflation, food shortages and strikes. But despite the winter of discontent, 17-year-old Karim’s life is about to explode into glorious technicolour as he navigates a path to enlightenment. Or at the very least, Beckenham.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets for The Buddha of Suburbia at the Barbican take a minute to answer the question below, follow our Instagram account here and send your answer to competitions@theupcoming.co.uk together with your full name, address, mobile number and Instagram handle by Sunday 6^th October 2024 at 11.59pm. We will cross check your name in the list of Instagram followers.

When was the The Buddha of Suburbia (novel) released? Click here to send the answer by email

a) 1960
b) 1990
c) 2010

The RSC and Wise Children’s “glorious and intoxicating five-star” (The Times) production of The Buddha of Suburbia, transfers for a limited four-week season from 22^nd October to 16^th November 2024. Book now.

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Terms & conditions:

• Closing date is Sunday 6^th October 2024 at 11.59pm.
• This promotion is open to UK residents only.
• The prize is 1 x pair of tickets for The Buddha of Suburbia at the Barbican.
• One winner will be chosen and contacted on Tuesday 8^th October 2024 at 10.00am.
• Winning attendees must be aged 14 or over.
• The editor’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
• Valid for Monday to Thursday performances until 14^th November 2024, subject to availability. Please note: Age guidance 13+. This production contains scenes of an adult nature, including depictions of nudity and sexual acts, and swearing throughout.
• Your name, address and mobile number will be used exclusively in connection with the competition according to our privacy policy.