The Dishonoured
by Aamina Ahmad
March - May 2016
UK Tour
When war hero Colonel Tariq joins the intelligence service, his rise to the top seems assured. But during his first case investigating an alleged murder by a CIA agent, a diplomatic crisis erupts and angry mobs take to the streets.
As his professional ambition and private life collide, Tariq must make a life-changing decision that has far-reaching consequences for the future of his family and his country.
Set in a world of espionage and secret agents, The Dishonoured is a compelling political thriller about surviving in a world of deceit and violence.
Congratulations to Aamina Ahmad, winner of the 2019 ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition for The Dishonoured! The Dishonoured was chosen as the winner out of almost 700 entries.
Writer Aamina Ahmad
Aamina grew up in London. After completing an MA in Television Drama she worked as a script editor for the BBC, ITV and independent production companies on a number of prime-time network shows. She has been selected for various script development schemes including Arista’s Scribes program, the UK Film Council’s Blank Slate scheme and The […]
About the writer“Witnessing first hand the army’s powerful position in Pakistani society, I wanted to find a way to explore its extraordinary influence, particularly on international relations. I began an early draft whilst on the Royal Court’s Critical Mass course in 2008, but over several years the story developed, especially as the Pakistan army became an increasingly important player in a post 9/11 world. An institution though is made up of people and so Colonel Tariq came to be. And the story, whilst focused on US/Pak relations, also became a story about individuals, women, in particular, trying to survive an oppressive institutional culture”
Aamina Ahmad
The Dishonoured has been nominated for the Best New Play Offie Award and David Michaels has been nominated for the Best Male Performance in a Supporting Role
LEICESTER
Thur 10 March – Sat 12 March The Curve
LONDON
Tue 15 March – Sat 2 April Arcola Theatre
PLYMOUTH
Tue 12- Sat 16 April The Drum at Theatre Royal Plymouth
BIRMINGHAM
Thurs 21 – Sat 23 April MAC Birmingham
COVENTRY
Wed 4 – Sat 7 May Belgrade Theatre