RAH

Set 60 minutes before Iftar, the story follows Manal as she prepares food and waits for her family to arrive. She speaks candidly to her white boyfriend, a disembodied presence who often becomes each member of the audience. RAH is an exploration of identity, belonging, ‘honour’ and survival. Blending dark humour with moments of surrealism, the play unpacks what it means to live between cultures and carry stories that are often silenced. RAH was written in memory of Amina and Sarah Said, and Shafilea Ahmed, all victims of honour killings. It gives voice to women who were denied the chance to live freely and speak their truths, honouring their memory with brutal honesty and compassion. The play received critical praise for its emotional depth and inventive approach to storytelling. It was performed at multiple venues, shortlisted for the Verity Bargate award and Longlisted for the RSC’s 37 Plays. As part of its continued evolution, excerpts from RAH were featured in an online video series, exploring its themes through a visual and multimedia lens.

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