AIK PRODUCTIONS

AIK PRODUCTIONS IS AN AWARD-WINNING THEATRE MAKING COMPANY FOUNDED BY ASIF KHAN WHO AIM TO PRODUCE NEW, HIGH QUALITY THEATRE, SPECIALISING IN STORIES AND VOICES FROM MINORITY BACKGROUNDS.

Their first production in 2015 was Love, Bombs & Apples, a funny and poignant one man play, written by Hassan Abdulrazzak and performed by Asif Khan, about the problems facing the Arab, Jewish and Muslim communities across the world.

“the kind of theatre that gives one hope, in ninety exhilarating minutes, Abdulrazzak’s writing bursts with originality and freshness.” - Reviewsgate STARS

Their second production in 2021, Jabala and the Jinn, is a 50 minute play written by Asif Khan for 5 - 12 year olds and their families which uses physical theatre, music and new writing to tell the story of a little girl's playful and adventurous encounter with a very cheeky Jinn.

“Asif Khan's well-written play draws the audience in with this charming adventurous tale, both children and adults alike will be captivated by this heart-warming story.” - West End Best Friend  Stars 5

In partnership with Polka Theatre, Leeds Playhouse and Bradford2025 they premiered Sisters360 in spring 2025, an energetic children’s play for 8–12-year-olds featuring two hijab wearing British Muslim skateboarders - celebrating sisterhood, skateboarding and British Muslim identity.

"INSPIRATIONAL TALE OF SKATEBOARDING STEPSISTERS FIZZES WITH FREEWHEELING FANTASY. UPLIFTING AND SURREALLY PLAYFUL." - The Stage STARS

SISTERS360

PREMIERED 2025

Love Bombs Apples

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 PREMIERED 2021

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