Some error occured while loading the Quick View. Please close the Quick View and try reloading the page.
A tremendous debut from a writer of huge promise…exciting writing, fast and funny in its political satire." —Guardian
The Leader of the Opposition has been forced to resign in a scandal. Against the odds, Angad Singh emerges as the favourite. He could win, he could make history, he could really change things—as long as his sisters keep their mouths shut…
Shaan Sahota's play The Estate is a razor-sharp exploration of family, power, and the lies we tell about ourselves.
"Impressive…a sparky fusion of backbiting political comedy and knives-out family drama."
—Telegraph
"Multi-faceted, bracing and yet hilarious…Sahota's themes, ideas and debates are refreshingly original."
—WhatsOnStage
"Wildly funny, sometimes shocking, occasionally absurd…a hell of a ride."
—Evening Standard
"Fiery and unflinching…a deliciously vicious satire that pulls no punches."
—The Stage
"A barnstorming debut."
—Broadway World
"Fresh and fearless…Sahota has much to say about merging deeply contrasting cultures, and she does so with great sensitivity and rich humour."
—Reviews Hub
"A family explosion, a sorrowful unfolding of self-knowledge, dry cynical wisdom and laughs and fights…bravo."
—TheatreCat
"Assured and punchy…a dramatist who can deliver a serious message with a light touch."
—London Theatre
"Funny, thrilling and hard-hitting…marks the arrival of a major writing talent."
—West End Best Friend
Shaan Sahota is a writer and doctor working in London. Her plays include The Estate (National Theatre, London, 2025) and The Angels Were Worms (shortlisted for the 2023 Women's Prize in Playwriting).