Insane Asylum Seekers

Insane Asylum Seekers

Bush Theatre

  • Opens: Friday, 12 February 2027 -
    Booking until: Saturday, 20 March 2027
Insane Asylum Seekers description

“At 27, my dad had escaped multiple bloodthirsty dictatorships. I’m 27, I had a panic attack watching the final episode of Succession.”

Laith is in serious trouble- but he can’t tell you why. He’s spent years keeping a secret, perfecting the art of hiding it.

But now, it’s catching up with him.

And as if that weren’t enough, Laith’s mum won’t stop throwing things at seagulls, and his dad keeps wandering off during life-threatening situations.

Laith’s parents escaped Iraq 30 years ago, which he reckons is the reason he’s in this whole mess to begin with.

Side-splittingly funny and deeply moving, Insane Asylum Seekers explores the complexities of the British-Iraqi refugee experience. Written by Laith Elzubaidi and directed by Olivier Award-nominee Emily Ling Williams (A Playlist for the Revolution).

Relaxed & Sensory Adapted:

  • Wednesday, 3rd March, 7:30pm

Captioned:

  • Wednesday, 10th March, 7:30pm

Audio Described:

  • Saturday, 13th March, 7:30pm
Playing at Bush Theatre

7 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8LJ GB (venue info)

Bush Theatre Directions

Age restrictions

Ages 14+.