mumbai masala
Proud is excited to announce the launch of MUMBAI MASALA a brand new
immersive Bollywood Cabaret show launching 10th June 2022, at Proud City.
Brought to you by the award-winning writer director of the sell-out West End shows
Taj Express and Merchants of Bollywood and starring the three main stars from
Merchants of Bollywood along with Bollywood dancers from your favourite movies.
This is the first major Bollywood immersive experience of its kind to be launched in
the West End.
Alex Proud, Proud CEO remarks – ‘I am thrilled to bring a brand new Bollywood
concept to the West End. A fully immersive spectacular show straight from Film City,
Mumbai! Nothing like it has been seen in London before. This will be more than just
a stage show with all your favourite Bollywood songs, the whole venue will be
themed so that you feel like you’re entering a Bollywood film set, and we’re serving
an exquisite menu of modern Indian food, exclusively designed for Proud by
Masterchef finalist Nisha Parmar. This is a once in a lifetime experience and we can’t
wait to blow London away with it!”
An evening of pure indulgence and escapism with the spicy, exotic tastes, sounds
and sights of a Bollywood romance will unfold before you, as guests are served an
elegant and exclusive Asian menu designed by celebrity chef and Masterchef finalist
Nisha Parmar.
Nisha Parmar, Masterchef Finalist and Celebrity Chef says: “This is theatrical
Bollywood escapism at its finest. Travel with me to Mumbai, taste some of my
signature dishes in an immersive dinner and show experience. Bringing together two
of my biggest joys in matrimony – Bollywood dance and Indian street food is a happy
ever after fairytale that you’ve never experienced before!”

WHAT TO EXPECT

Mumbai Masala is a spicy new immersive dance show, with hip-shaking dances,
heartbreaking romance, hilarious comedy, washed down with tantalising drama and
delectable cuisine.
Performed by the three lead actors from Merchants of Bollywood, stars of stage
and screen: Arif Zakaria, Sushant Pujari and Carol Furtado, and crafted by leading
Bollywood choreographers The Pujari Brothers, Mumbai Masala is a dazzling new
immersive theatrical spectacular full of passion, sequined costumes and spicy Indian
cuisine.
It features songs and dance from the world’s most successful Film Industry, including
smash-hit Bollywood movies like Lagaan, Devdas, Musafir, Bunty Aur Babli,
JhoomBarabarJhoom, Rang de Basanti, Dhoomand Dhoom 2, and music from the
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, composer of SlumDog Millionaire.
Memorable moments from Bollywood will be performed live on stage in a glittering,
lavish production capturing the essence of India, its rich and diverse culture, and
people in an explosion of dazzling Technicolor brilliance.
The choreography combines the ancient traditions of Indian Classical Dance with the
contemporary and western dance forms in Bollywood’s true glamorous style.

THE STORY

Mumbai Masala tells the story of a legendary culinary family who have cooked curry
for the stars over three generations on the film sets of our favourite Bollywood movies.
This romantic food-filled love story is brought to London by the creative team behind
West End blockbuster stage shows: The Merchants of Bollywood and Taj Express.
This is the final show in a trilogy of the greatest Indian stage performances of all
time.
The show is written and directed by Toby Gough, who has become famous for his
creations that cross conventions, cultures and continents.
Toby Gough says: “I am so excited to bring this fantastic Bollywood show to the
West End. This will be the best in the trilogy of shows I have launched in London.
This is a must-see experience!”

PRAISE FOR MERCHANTS OF BOLLYWOOD

“Their energy is electrifying, their movements suffused with a rush of joy and yet
ruthlessly precise and their frenetic flow onstage activity is almost non-stop. It’s a
high octane pleasure to warm up the coldest winter night.” The Times, London
“Dazzle, shimmer and sparkle… slick and sexy” The London Metro
Proud aims to ensure every guest has an unforgettable evening.
With a venue newly decorated to captivate the audience and transport them to the
heart of Bollywood and a carefully curated food and cocktail selection to represent
the taste of India. This will be a truly immersive evening unlike any other.

PROUD CITY

The original home of London Cabaret, this historic venue has benefited from
investment to upgrade all Covid-19 safety measures. This gorgeous underground
speakeasy has recently undergone a complete makeover and expansion, doubling
capacity and creating an elegant, and Instagrammable venue in the heart of
London’s City.

DATES

Launching on 10th June 2022, the show will be running every Wednesday to Saturday evening with additional brunch performances on Saturdays and Sundays Tickets to see MUMBAI MASALA, a once in a lifetime Bollywood are now on sale and can be booked online at www.proudcabaret.com, or by calling the Proud sales team on: 020 7482 3867

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