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	==Production history==		==Production history==
	[[Anupama Chandrasekhar]] began writing ''The Father and the Assassin'' in 2016. She developed the first and second drafts as a writer-in-residence [[Royal National Theatre\|National Theatre]] in London.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2023/08/18/the-father-and-the-assassin-anupama-chandrasekhar-indhu-rubasingham-hiran-abeysekara-and-paul-bazely-ahead-of-opening-night-at-the-national-theatre/\|title=The Father and the Assassin: Anupama Chandrasekhar, Indhu Rubasingham, Hiran Abeysekara and Paul Bazely ahead of opening night at the National Theatre\|journal=The Upcoming\|first=Natallia\|last=Pearmain\|date=18 August 2023\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> In November 2021, the National Theatre announced its schedule through summer 2022, including ''The Father and the Assassin'' in May on the [[Olivier Theatre\|Olivier stage]], starring [[Shubham Saraf]] alongside Sagar Arya, Ayesha Dharker, and Peter Singh.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/national-theatre-announces-season-plans-through-to-summer-2022_55313/\|title=National Theatre announces season plans through to summer 2022\|website=WhatsOnStage\|first=Alex\|last=Wood\|date=11 November 2021\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> Further cast members were announced in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/further-cast-for-the-father-and-the-assassin-at-the-national-announced_55973/\|title=Further cast for The Father and the Assassin at the National announced\|website=WhatsOnStage\|first=Alex\|last=Wood\|date=22 February 2022\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>		[[Anupama Chandrasekhar]] began writing ''The Father and the Assassin'' in 2016. She developed the first and second drafts as a writer-in-residence [[Royal National Theatre\|National Theatre]] in London.<ref>{{Cite journal\|url=https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2023/08/18/the-father-and-the-assassin-anupama-chandrasekhar-indhu-rubasingham-hiran-abeysekara-and-paul-bazely-ahead-of-opening-night-at-the-national-theatre/\|title=The Father and the Assassin: Anupama Chandrasekhar, Indhu Rubasingham, Hiran Abeysekara and Paul Bazely ahead of opening night at the National Theatre\|journal=The Upcoming\|first=Natallia\|last=Pearmain\|date=18 August 2023\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> In November 2021, the National Theatre announced its schedule through summer 2022, including ''The Father and the Assassin'' in May on the [[Olivier Theatre\|Olivier stage]], starring [[Shubham Saraf]] alongside Sagar Arya, Ayesha Dharker, and Peter Singh.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/national-theatre-announces-season-plans-through-to-summer-2022_55313/\|title=National Theatre announces season plans through to summer 2022\|website=WhatsOnStage\|first=Alex\|last=Wood\|date=11 November 2021\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> Further cast members were announced in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/further-cast-for-the-father-and-the-assassin-at-the-national-announced_55973/\|title=Further cast for The Father and the Assassin at the National announced\|website=WhatsOnStage\|first=Alex\|last=Wood\|date=22 February 2022\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>

	In an interview with ''[[The Guardian]]'', Chandrasekhar stated "My job is to chronicle the changes that are happening in society", and that as a result of the rise of [[Hindu nationalism]], Godse had "entered political conversations in India". She wanted to stage this play in Britain, as "I didn't realise there was a gap in the British education system about the empire until I came here". Told from Godse's perspective,<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://thetheatretimes.com/anupama-chandrasekhars-the-father-and-the-assassin-at-the-national-theatre-vastly-compelling-and-darkly-comic-history-play-about-indian-independence/\|title=Anupama Chandrasekhar's "The Father and the Assassin" at the National Theatre: Vastly compelling and darkly comic history play about Indian independence\|journal=The Theatre Times\|first=Aleks\|last=Sierz\|date=19 September 2023\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> Chandresekhar felt it was important to "sift through the mythology surrounding these figures... I didn't want any of the characters to be idols", but admitted she had to take creative liberties with parts of Godse's story due to a lack of information. This marked the fourth time Chandrasekhar worked with director [[Indhu Rubasingham]].<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/may/16/celebrated-assassin-play-gandhis-killer-india-anupama-chandrasekhar-nathuram-godse\|title=The celebrated assassin: the play about Gandhi's killer, still dividing India\|journal=The Guardian\|first=Ammar\|last=Kalia\|date=16 May 2022\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> Rajha Shakiry did the costume and set design, which included a rotating stage, while Oliver Fenwick did the lighting.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://variety.com/2022/legit/reviews/the-father-and-the-assassin-review-national-theatre-gandhi-play-1235275167/\|title='The Father and the Assassin' Review: A Star-Making Performance in a Dynamic Play About the Murder of Gandhi\|journal=Variety\|first=David\|last=Benedict\|date=23 May 2022\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>		In an interview with ''[[The Guardian]]'', Chandrasekhar stated "My job is to chronicle the changes that are happening in society", and that as a result of the rise of [[Hindu nationalism]], Godse had "entered political conversations in India". She wanted to stage this play in Britain, as "I didn't realise there was a gap in the British education system about the empire until I came here". Told from Godse's perspective,<ref>{{Cite journal\|url=https://thetheatretimes.com/anupama-chandrasekhars-the-father-and-the-assassin-at-the-national-theatre-vastly-compelling-and-darkly-comic-history-play-about-indian-independence/\|title=Anupama Chandrasekhar's "The Father and the Assassin" at the National Theatre: Vastly compelling and darkly comic history play about Indian independence\|journal=The Theatre Times\|first=Aleks\|last=Sierz\|date=19 September 2023\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> Chandresekhar felt it was important to "sift through the mythology surrounding these figures... I didn't want any of the characters to be idols", but admitted she had to take creative liberties with parts of Godse's story due to a lack of information. This marked the fourth time Chandrasekhar worked with director [[Indhu Rubasingham]].<ref>{{Cite journal\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/may/16/celebrated-assassin-play-gandhis-killer-india-anupama-chandrasekhar-nathuram-godse\|title=The celebrated assassin: the play about Gandhi's killer, still dividing India\|journal=The Guardian\|first=Ammar\|last=Kalia\|date=16 May 2022\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> Rajha Shakiry did the costume and set design, which included a rotating stage, while Oliver Fenwick did the lighting.<ref>{{Cite journal\|url=https://variety.com/2022/legit/reviews/the-father-and-the-assassin-review-national-theatre-gandhi-play-1235275167/\|title='The Father and the Assassin' Review: A Star-Making Performance in a Dynamic Play About the Murder of Gandhi\|journal=Variety\|first=David\|last=Benedict\|date=23 May 2022\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>

	In July 2023, it was announced ''The Father and the Assassin'' would return to the National Theatre from 8 September to 14 October 2023, with [[Hiran Abeysekera]] replacing [[Shubham Saraf]] as Godse. [[Tony Jayawardena]], who had played Baba in the original production, would take over the role of Savarkar from Sagar Arya. Other new cast members included [[Aysha Kala]], while the likes of [[Paul Bazely]], [[Ayesha Dharker]], [[Marc Elliott]], and Ravin J Ganatra would reprise their roles.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Full-Cast-Announced-for-the-Return-of-THE-FATHER-AND-THE-ASSASSIN-at-the-National-Theatre-20230719\|title=Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre\|website=BroadwayWorld\|first=Aliyah\|last=Al-Hassan\|date=19 July 2023\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>		In July 2023, it was announced ''The Father and the Assassin'' would return to the National Theatre from 8 September to 14 October 2023, with [[Hiran Abeysekera]] replacing [[Shubham Saraf]] as Godse. [[Tony Jayawardena]], who had played Baba in the original production, would take over the role of Savarkar from Sagar Arya. Other new cast members included [[Aysha Kala]], while the likes of [[Paul Bazely]], [[Ayesha Dharker]], [[Marc Elliott]], and Ravin J Ganatra would reprise their roles.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Full-Cast-Announced-for-the-Return-of-THE-FATHER-AND-THE-ASSASSIN-at-the-National-Theatre-20230719\|title=Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre\|website=BroadwayWorld\|first=Aliyah\|last=Al-Hassan\|date=19 July 2023\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>
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	! Madhav Kishore		! Madhav Kishore
	\| align="center" \| Ankur Bahl		\| align="center" \| Ankur Bahl
	\|		\| align="center" \| Hari McKinnon
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	! Mithun		! Mithun
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	==Reception==		==Reception==
	===Critical response===		===Critical response===
	Andrzej Lukowski of ''[[Time Out (magazine)\|Time Out London]]'', who gave the play five stars, compared ''The Father and the Assassin'' to [[Peter Shaffer]]'s ''[[Amadeus (play)\|Amadeus]]''.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/the-father-and-the-assassin-review\|title=The Father and the Assassin\|journal=Time Out London\|first=Andrzej\|last=Lukowski\|date=20 April 2023\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>		Andrzej Lukowski of ''[[Time Out (magazine)\|Time Out London]]'', who gave the play five stars, compared ''The Father and the Assassin'' to [[Peter Shaffer]]'s ''[[Amadeus (play)\|Amadeus]]''.<ref>{{Cite journal\|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/the-father-and-the-assassin-review\|title=The Father and the Assassin\|journal=Time Out London\|first=Andrzej\|last=Lukowski\|date=20 April 2023\|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>

	===Awards and nominations===		===Awards and nominations===
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'''''The Father and the Assassin''''' is a play written by [[Anupama Chandrasekhar]]. It tells the story of [[Nathuram Godse]], a follower of [[Gandhi]] who would go on to shoot him. The play premiered on 12 May 2022 at the [[Royal National Theatre|National Theatre]] in London, directed by [[Indhu Rubasingham]].

==Production history==
[[Anupama Chandrasekhar]] began writing ''The Father and the Assassin'' in 2016. She developed the first and second drafts as a writer-in-residence [[Royal National Theatre|National Theatre]] in London.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2023/08/18/the-father-and-the-assassin-anupama-chandrasekhar-indhu-rubasingham-hiran-abeysekara-and-paul-bazely-ahead-of-opening-night-at-the-national-theatre/|title=The Father and the Assassin: Anupama Chandrasekhar, Indhu Rubasingham, Hiran Abeysekara and Paul Bazely ahead of opening night at the National Theatre|journal=The Upcoming|first=Natallia|last=Pearmain|date=18 August 2023|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> In November 2021, the National Theatre announced its schedule through summer 2022, including ''The Father and the Assassin'' in May on the [[Olivier Theatre|Olivier stage]], starring [[Shubham Saraf]] alongside Sagar Arya, Ayesha Dharker, and Peter Singh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/national-theatre-announces-season-plans-through-to-summer-2022_55313/|title=National Theatre announces season plans through to summer 2022|website=WhatsOnStage|first=Alex|last=Wood|date=11 November 2021|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> Further cast members were announced in February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/further-cast-for-the-father-and-the-assassin-at-the-national-announced_55973/|title=Further cast for The Father and the Assassin at the National announced|website=WhatsOnStage|first=Alex|last=Wood|date=22 February 2022|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>

In an interview with ''[[The Guardian]]'', Chandrasekhar stated "My job is to chronicle the changes that are happening in society", and that as a result of the rise of [[Hindu nationalism]], Godse had "entered political conversations in India". She wanted to stage this play in Britain, as "I didn't realise there was a gap in the British education system about the empire until I came here". Told from Godse's perspective,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thetheatretimes.com/anupama-chandrasekhars-the-father-and-the-assassin-at-the-national-theatre-vastly-compelling-and-darkly-comic-history-play-about-indian-independence/|title=Anupama Chandrasekhar's "The Father and the Assassin" at the National Theatre: Vastly compelling and darkly comic history play about Indian independence|journal=The Theatre Times|first=Aleks|last=Sierz|date=19 September 2023|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> Chandresekhar felt it was important to "sift through the mythology surrounding these figures... I didn't want any of the characters to be idols", but admitted she had to take creative liberties with parts of Godse's story due to a lack of information. This marked the fourth time Chandrasekhar worked with director [[Indhu Rubasingham]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/may/16/celebrated-assassin-play-gandhis-killer-india-anupama-chandrasekhar-nathuram-godse|title=The celebrated assassin: the play about Gandhi's killer, still dividing India|journal=The Guardian|first=Ammar|last=Kalia|date=16 May 2022|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref> Rajha Shakiry did the costume and set design, which included a rotating stage, while Oliver Fenwick did the lighting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/legit/reviews/the-father-and-the-assassin-review-national-theatre-gandhi-play-1235275167/|title='The Father and the Assassin' Review: A Star-Making Performance in a Dynamic Play About the Murder of Gandhi|journal=Variety|first=David|last=Benedict|date=23 May 2022|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>

In July 2023, it was announced ''The Father and the Assassin'' would return to the National Theatre from 8 September to 14 October 2023, with [[Hiran Abeysekera]] replacing [[Shubham Saraf]] as Godse. [[Tony Jayawardena]], who had played Baba in the original production, would take over the role of Savarkar from Sagar Arya. Other new cast members included [[Aysha Kala]], while the likes of [[Paul Bazely]], [[Ayesha Dharker]], [[Marc Elliott]], and Ravin J Ganatra would reprise their roles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Full-Cast-Announced-for-the-Return-of-THE-FATHER-AND-THE-ASSASSIN-at-the-National-Theatre-20230719|title=Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre|website=BroadwayWorld|first=Aliyah|last=Al-Hassan|date=19 July 2023|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>

== Cast and characters ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
! rowspan="2" | Character
! colspan="2" | [[Royal National Theatre|National Theatre]]
|-
! <small>2022</small>
! <small>2023</small>
|-
! [[Nathuram Godse]]
| align="center" | [[Shubham Saraf]]
| align="center" | [[Hiran Abeysekera]]
|-
! [[Mohandas Gandhi]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[Paul Bazely]]
|-
! [[Vinayak Savarkar]]
| align="center" | Sagar Arya
| align="center" | [[Tony Jayawardena]]
|-
! Aai
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[Ayesha Dharker]]
|-
! [[Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | [[Marc Elliott]]
|-
! [[Vallabhbhai Patel|Saradar Vallabhai Patel]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | Ravin J Ganatra
|-
! Vimala
| align="center" | [[Dinita Gohil]]
| align="center" | [[Aysha Kala]]
|-
! [[Mohammad Ali Jinnah]]
| align="center" | Irvine Iqbal
| align="center" | Nicholas Khan
|-
! [[Narayan Apte]]
| align="center" colspan="2" | Sid Sagar
|-
! Baba
| align="center" | [[Tony Jayawardena]]
| align="center" | Ravi Aujla
|-
! Madhav Kishore
| align="center" | Ankur Bahl
|
|-
! Mithun
| align="center" colspan="2" | Nadeem Islam
|-
! Daulat
| align="center" | Peter Singh
| align="center" | Azan Ahmed
|-
! Kishen
| align="center" | Maanuv Thiara
| align="center" | Akshay Shah
|-
|}

==Reception==
===Critical response===
Andrzej Lukowski of ''[[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out London]]'', who gave the play five stars, compared ''The Father and the Assassin'' to [[Peter Shaffer]]'s ''[[Amadeus (play)|Amadeus]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/london/theatre/the-father-and-the-assassin-review|title=The Father and the Assassin|journal=Time Out London|first=Andrzej|last=Lukowski|date=20 April 2023|accessdate=6 October 2023}}</ref>

===Awards and nominations===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Nominee
! Result
! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| rowspan="2" | [[66th Evening Standard Theatre Awards|''Evening Standard'' Theatre Awards]]
| [[Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Play|Best Play]]
| ''The Father and the Assassin''
| {{nom}}
| rowspan="2" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/nominees-for-evening-standard-theatre-awards_57621.html|title=Nominees for Evening Standard Theatre Awards announced|website=WhatsOnStage|first=Alex|last=Wood|date=17 October 2022|accessdate=6 November 2022}}</ref>
|-
| [[Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]
| Shubham Saraf
| {{nom}}
|-
| 2023
| [[2023 WhatsOnStage Awards|WhatsOnStage Awards]]
| Best Direction
| Indhu Rubasingham
| {{nom}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/nominations-23rd-annual-awards_57892.html|title=Nominations in full: the 23rd Annual WhatsOnStage Awards|website=WhatsOnStage|first1=Alex|last1=Wood|first2=Tom|last2=Millward|date=8 December 2022}}</ref>
|-
|}

==References==
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[[Category:Biographical plays about activists]]
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[[Category:Works about Mahatma Gandhi]]