The Diary of a Hounslow Girl - Softcover

Razia, Ambreen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0953675793 ISBN 13: 9780953675791

Publisher: Aurora Metro Books, 2016

Synopsis

* You've heard of an Essex Girl or even a Chelsea Girl but what is a Hounslow Girl? The term has become a byword for confident, young Muslim women who are grappling with traditional values, city life and fashion. * Monologue/one-woman play: a strong role for female performers, and perfect (fresh, dynamic, new) content for auditions, and showcases... especially good for those looking for comic material. * Ambreen Razia Best Newcomer 2016 Asian Media Awards

About this title

About the Author

Ambreen Razia is an actress and writer from South London. The Diary of a Hounslow Girl is Ambreen's debut show which premiered at Ovalhouse in 2015. Passionate about re-establishing British Asian comedy within the UK, she continues to write her comedy sketch show involving two British Asian girls exploring the clash between traditional Indian/Pakistani culture and modern British life. She is also currently writing her next play POT primarily focusing on the recent comeback of gang culture within the UK. Performance credits include: On the Middle Day (Old Vic Theatre); Words and Women (Edinburgh Fringe); Random Acts (Channel 4); Fair Exchange (Hen and Chickens Theatre); Variations on a Theme (Camden People's Theatre); Mind the Gap (National Theatre); No Guts, No Heart, No Glory (BBC4/Perth Festival Australia) and Murdered by my Father (BBC3).

Edition details

• Publisher: Aurora Metro Books
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0953675793
• ISBN 13: 9780953675791
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96