A dark comedy exploring the universal female experience through a personal lens shaped by life between two cultures. This candid one-woman show delves into the tension between public persona and private truth—woven with bursts of Arab pop and raw, unfiltered storytelling.
When the spotlight fades, the real story begins.With sharp humour and raw vulnerability, the piece unpacks identity, cultural expectation, and the pressure to perform versions of ourselves to be accepted. This is a timely reflection on the cost of visibility and the courage it takes to embrace one’s authentic self.
A cross-cultural narrative that is both specific and widely relatable, the show resonates with anyone who has felt caught between worlds. It holds a mirror to the modern female condition—challenging, empowering, and ultimately liberating.
Age recommendation: 16+
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £12
Languages: Arabic, English
Countries: Jordan, Lebanon, UK
Content warnings: Swearing, sexual abuse, baby-loss
Written and performed by: Rania Kurdi
Directed by: Vanessa Dodd