Monkey Business: The comedy that’s bringing family theatre back to life

Stage dramas in Pakistan have often struggled to attract family audiences, but Monkey Business is a refreshing surprise. After kicking off in Karachi, it’s now playing in Lahore at AlHamra; a must-watch full of humour, energy, and brilliant storytelling.

Yasir Hussain’s smart direction and witty writing make Monkey Business a standout show that truly brings back the joy of live theatre.

The story follows Wasim, played by Yasir, a struggling actor trying to make it in the entertainment industry. He lives with his artistic wife Sana, played by Yusra Irfan, and their overly enthusiastic tenant Sherry, played by Umer Aalam, who also dreams of becoming an actor.

Their quiet life is turned upside down when Wasim gets a call from an investigation officer about misused funds, sparking a hilarious chain of misunderstandings and chaos.

Yasir Hussain’s clever, lighthearted jokes about the recent Pakistan-India conflict were the one of the highlights, which had everyone laughing out loud.

The cast delivers great performances, each actor adding charm to their role. The dialogues feel natural, scenes are well-paced, and the comedy is fresh and original.

The Monkey Business cast includes Yasir Hussain, Yusra Irfan, Umer Aalam, Bilal Yousafzai, Khizer Ansari, Osama Bin Atiq, and Abdullah Wahab.