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''How religious are you? I never know how to answer that question. I mean how do you measure religiousness?'' London worships many gods, but it often seems that Cupid isn''t one of them. Sabrina, a single girl-about-town, is seeking Mr Right in a world where traditional and liberal brothers sit side-by-side, but rarely see eye-to-eye. Shades explores tolerance within and without the Muslim community. A programme text edition published to coincide with the world premiere at the Royal Court Theatre, London, on 28 January 2009.>
About the author
Alia Bano studied English at Queen Mary, University of London, and taught A Level and GCSE English in Haringey. She joined the Royal Court's Young Writers' Programme in 2004. Her early work was read at Theatre Royal, Stratford East during the BritAsia Festival in 2005. She was subsequently invited to join Soho Theatre's Core Writing Group, and took part in the Royal Court's Unheard Voices programme in 2008. Her verbatim play Behind the Image, developed with Nina Raine, was presented during the Royal Court Rough Cuts season in 2008. Her work for the stage includes Gap, Hens, Rough Cuts, and Shades.
Summary
'How religious are you?
I never know how to answer that question. I mean how do you measure religiousness?'
London worships many gods, but it often seems that Cupid isn't one of them. Sabrina, a single girl-about-town, is seeking Mr Right in a world where traditional and liberal brothers sit side-by-side, but rarely see eye-to-eye.
Shades explores tolerance within and without the Muslim community.
A programme text edition published to coincide with the world premiere at the Royal Court Theatre, London, on 28 January 2009.
