A comedy-drama about Dadi, a sharp-tongued Pakistani radio host and DJ who navigates love, marriage, and a lifetime of being an intergenerational troublemaker with her granddaughter Kamal.
A playful exploration of family and the roles we’re asked to perform
When Kamal sends her ‘friend’, known only as The Boy, to Pakistan to impress Dadi by pretending to be the ‘perfect girl’, chaos quickly follows. Through jokes, jingles, and relentless interrogations, Dadi begins to uncover what’s truly at stake: her relationship with Kamal, the secrecy that has grown between them, and the simple truth that perfection is impossible. Blending theatrical storytelling with DJing, radio, and audience interaction, this is a heartfelt and playful exploration of family, relationships, and the roles we’re asked to perform.
Performance details
- Show times
- Evening
- 7.30pm
- Running time
1 hour, no interval
- Age suitability
12+
- Additional information
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Sexuality, racism
Discounts
Friends 20% off
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Concessions £2 off
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Written and performed by Amina Aaliya Beg
Directed by Afreena Islam-Wright
Dramaturgy by Afshan D’Souza Lodhi
Kamal played by Tanisha Bangar
The Boy played by James Baker
Stage Design by James Baker
Artist bio
Amina Aaliya Beg is a multidisciplinary artist working across theatre, performance and DJing. She is the co-founder of ajeeb studios, an artistic collective platforming what society perceives as strange. Her work aims to challenge dominant narratives around Muslim women, bringing joy, unity and liberation into communities through comedy and drama. Amina has developed and presented work with Capital Theatres, BFI Film Hub North and Camden People’s Theatre. Recent works include West (Cow)lder at Play, Pie & Pint (2026), The Perfect Girl at The Studio Theatre (2025) and Hope New Mill at Leicester Curve Theatre (2024).
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