
National Theatre Live: The Boy With Two Hearts
When a young mother speaks out against the Taliban, she and her husband are forced to flee their home and country with their three sons. Embarking on a long and terrifying journey across Russia and through Europe, they seek final refuge in the UK. But, as their eldest son’s life-threatening heart condition worsens and requires urgent surgery, their escape soon becomes a race against time. Amit Sharma directs this widely acclaimed stage version of The Boy with Two Hearts (BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week). Based on extraordinary real-life experiences, it is a powerful story of hope, courage, and humanity – and a heartfelt tribute to the NHS.
Top Billed Cast
Shamail Ali
Hessam

Houda Echouafni
Fariba

Dana Haqjoo
Mohammed
Farshid Rokey
Hamed
Ahmad Sakhi
Hussein
Featured Crew
Pádraig Cusack
Producer
Amit Sharma
Director
Amy Mae
Lighting Design
Sarah Hughes
Casting Director

Victoria Ashfield
Sound Designer
Elaha Soroor
Sound Designer
Hamed Amiri
Author
Hayley Grindle
Costume Designer
Hayley Grindle
Set Designer
Phil Porter
Screenplay