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Khan and Salinsky
British playwriting partnership From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Khan and Salinsky are a British playwriting partnership consisting of Robert Khan and Tom Salinsky. Active since the early 2010s, they are known for a series of political and historical satires staged at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in London theatres, including Coalition (2012), Making News (2013), Kingmaker (2014–15), Impossible (2015), Brexit (2018) and The Gang of Three (2025). Their works have been reviewed in national publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Observer, The Scotsman, The Stage and The Spectator.
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Background
Robert Khan
Robert Khan studied law at the University of Cambridge and the University of Southampton. He worked in public policy and government, serving for eight years as an Islington councillor and as the borough’s Arts Champion.[1] He is Chair of the Board of the King's Head Theatre.[1]
Tom Salinsky
Tom Salinsky is Artistic Director of The Spontaneity Shop. He is co-author of The Improv Handbook (Bloomsbury Methuen Drama) and has written additional books for Pen & Sword. Salinsky teaches communication and storytelling internationally. He is producer of the podcast The Guilty Feminist and co-creator and host of the film podcast Best Pick. His book Best Pick: A Journey Through Film History was published by Rowman & Littlefield.[2]
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Playwriting career
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Coalition (2012)
Coalition premiered at the Pleasance Dome during the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It starred Thom Tuck Reviews included:
Making News (2013)
Making News premiered at Pleasance One during the 2013 Fringe. The Times wrote that the show had "more punch than a Paxman interrogation".[7]
Kingmaker (2014–2015)
Kingmaker opened at Pleasance Beneath and later transferred to the St James Theatre and the Arts Theatre. The Times reviewed it on multiple occasions.[8][9] The Observer discussed its exploration of political leadership.[10]
Impossible (2015)
Impossible examines the relationship between Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle. Reviews included:
Brexit (2018)
Brexit premiered at Pleasance Beyond and transferred to the King’s Head Theatre. Reviews included:
The Gang of Three (2025)
The Gang of Three premiered at the King’s Head Theatre in 2025. Reviews included:
- The Stage.[18]
- The Guardian: "inside an old boys’ club of Labour intrigue".[19]
- The Spectator: "Khan and Salinsky capture the characters beautifully".[20]
- The House (The House Magazine).[21]
- Islington Gazette and related local press.[22]
- The Reviews Hub.[23]
- The Arts Desk.[24]
Additional political commentary relating to themes of the play appeared in:
In the Print (2026)
In the Print, a play about the Siege of Wapping, was announced for production at the King’s Head Theatre in 2026. The production was announced by BroadwayWorld and is set to be directed by Josh Roche.[27]
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Audio drama
Khan and Salinsky have written audio dramas for Big Finish Productions, including:
Selected works
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