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Kidnap

After a successful run with Gilded Balloon at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Kidnap, “a must-see show” (The Scotsman), by “a superb storyteller” (Get Your Coats On), is returning to London. 

Based on the true story of Samia’s own kidnap to Saudi Arabia as a child, the show is a dark, challenging and defiantly funny exploration of multiculturalism, domestic abuse, having a disabled sibling, and how kidnap can involve a swimming pool. 

The show is supported by the charity Sibs, BBC Comedy Collective and Funny Women, and has been developed with directorial support from Gareth Edwards (Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping, Spaced, Upstart Crow).

 

CAST

Samia Rida

 

CREATIVE TEAM

Written by Samia Rida

Directed by Gareth Edwards

Produced by Meg Shepherd, in association with Drayton Arms Theatre

 

 

Content warnings: Themes of domestic violence, kidnapping, discrimination, racism and ableism.

 

Fancy dinner and a show? Book at table at the Drayton Arms pub now and enjoy the pre-theatre menu before heading upstairs!

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