Presented by Birmingham Rep 
By Ursula Rani Sarma
Based on the book by Khaled Hosseini
Directed by Kimberley Sykes

In 1992 in an Afghanistan ravaged by war, an orphaned Laila is left alone in an increasingly threatening world. Her older neighbour Rasheed is quick to open his home and takes Laila as his second wife. 

Rasheed’s first wife Mariam has no choice but to accept her younger, and now pregnant, rival. As the Taliban take over, life for all of them becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear, and the two women find themselves unlikely allies. 

Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, which has sold over 38 million copies, is the powerful story of three generations of women discovering strength in unity and finding hope in the unlikeliest of places. Set in a war-torn 1992 Afghanistan, A Thousand Splendid Suns is the unflinching tale of survival, resilience and strength of human spirit.

Original production produced by Birmingham Rep, Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse.

Production photography from 2025 tour

Priority booking opens Fri 16 Oct 12pm | Public booking opens Fri 23 Oct 12pm