My Mum Told Me Not To Marry An Atheist

Tue 29 Sep 2026

Venue: Studio Theatre

Dadi, a sharp-tongued Pakistani radio host and DJ 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

Dadi has come all the way from Karachi to cure this plague of anxiety in the UK, teaching them how to enjoy this life. As a world wide renowned disc jockey who has headlined thousands of shows across the globe, nobody is more qualified to be your guru. Tonight she will transform your life, change your mind with her explosive DJ set. You will learn how to live with yourself, how to live honestly and dance through life 💃🏽

Inshallah her granddaughter can make it.

“hilarious and heartfelt”
A Young(ish) Perspective
★ ★ ★ ★

"one of Edinburgh's most exciting new talents"
Resident Advisor

"well-crafted humour"
A Young(ish) Perspective
★ ★ ★ ★

Performance details

Show times: Evening; 7.30pm
Running time: 1 hour, no interval
Age suitability: All Ages

Discounts

Friends 20% off
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Concessions £2 off

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Credits

Co-written by Amina Aaliya Beg & James Baker
Produced & Performed by Amina Aaliya Beg
Directed by Afreena Islam
Dramaturgy by Afshan D’Souza Lodhi, Linnae Abraham & James Baker
Stage Design by James Baker
Stage Manager by Linnae Abraham
Costume Design by Ishrat Rahim

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). 