A new play produced by Kali Theatre illustrates the impact of disastrous environmental damage and devastating effect on human lives by Genetically Modified seeds and Western pesticides in India.

Set in the cotton fields of Punjab, a farmer pins his hopes on GM seeds and Western pesticides as his crops begin to suffer and fail.

Frustrated by his limited prospects, his son turns to alcohol and dreams of migration, while his daughter must choose between staying in poverty on the land she loves or following the man she adores to seek a new life in the West.

Zameen (land), written by Satinder Chohan, and directed by the acclaimed Janet Steel, tells of the environmental damage and disruption that agri-business can have on lives when the forces of nature, tradition and globalisation collide.

Cast: Amarjit Bassan, Ravin Ganatra, Goldy Notay, Bhasker Patel, Gurpreet Singh.

More info: Punjab Heritage News

Press contact: Suman Buchar

Tour details

7–17 May Tues – Sat 7pm
Sat & Thur matinees 3pm
The Arts Theatre, London
0844 847 1608
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21-24 May 7.45pm
24 May 2.45pm
Birmingham Rep, The Door
0121 236 4455
www.birmingham-rep.co.uk

2 & 3 June 7.30pm
Southampton Nuffield Theatre
023 8067 1771
www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk

5-7 June 7.45pm
Sat Matinee 2.30pm
Leeds West Yorkshire Playhouse
0113 213 7700
www.wyplayhouse.com