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AFGHANISTAN IS NOT FUNNY BY HENRY NAYLOR

WORLD'S BEST FRINGE THEATRE WINNER 22/23, IFES NEW YORK

A close-shave with a landmine, menaced by a warlord & abducted by the Mujahideen: this is the extraordinary, true story of a British comedian & photographer in war-torn Afghanistan...

Performed by Naylor & featuring Sam Maynard's photography, this docu-play takes us to the start of a modern tragedy. Directed by Martha Lott & Darren Lee Cole, the show comes to OSO after smash-hit runs Off-Broadway and Off West-End.

One of the most decorated shows on the International Fringe circuit 2022/3, the show won leading awards at the Hollywood, Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringes - before claiming the prestigious 'Outstanding Production' title at the International Fringe Encore Series in New York.

A recipient of 36 five- & four-star professional reviews, it's one of the critically-acclaimed fringe shows in recent times… So book early!

HOLLYWOOD FRINGE: Best International Act; Platinum Medal; Best of the Broadwater.

Best International Show - TVO Awards;

ADELAIDE FRINGE: Adelaide Critics Circle Award; Best Theatre Award.

EDFRINGE: Soho Playhouse Medal for Dramatic Excellence.

INTERNATIONAL FRINGE ENCORE SERIES, NEW YORK: Outstanding Production Winner.

THE OFFIES: Nominee, Performance Piece.

BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE'S Pick of 2022.