
National Theatre Live: The Father and the Assassin
Mahatma Gandhi: lawyer, champion of non-violence, beloved leader. Nathuram Godse: journalist, nationalist – and the man who murdered Gandhi. This gripping play traces Godse’s life over 30 years during India’s fight for independence: from a devout follower of Gandhi, through to his radicalisation and their tragic final encounter in Delhi in 1948.
Top Billed Cast

Hiran Abeysekera
Nathuram Godse

Azan Ahmed
Daulat/British Policeman

Ravi Aujla
Baba

Paul Bazely
Mohandas Gandhi

Ayesha Dharker
Aai
Featured Crew
Anupama Chandrasekhar
Writer
Indhu Rubasingham
Director
Rajha Shakiry
Set Designer
Rajha Shakiry
Costume Designer
Oliver Fenwick
Lighting Design

Siddhartha Khosla
Original Music Composer
David Shrubsole
Additional Music
Alexander Caplen
Sound Designer
Kate Waters
Fight Choreographer