Rumi is a British Pakistani woman who’s referred to as a ‘Coconut’ (brown on the outside, white on the inside). Born and brought up as a Muslim, Rumi spends more time enjoying fine wine and bacon than being at the mosque. When she meets Simon, a white guy, she hopes that his decision to convert to Islam will be enough to keep everyone happy. However, as Simon begins to explore his faith, Rumi’s world spins off its axis in ways she could never have predicted. How far will she go to preserve the identity she has carved out for herself?

Coconut was directed by Madelaine Moore and co-produced by The Thelmas and Ovalhouse (now BrixtonHouse). It premiered at Ovalhouse in April 2018, and then toured the UK, supported by In Good Company. The play was nominated for two Offie Awards including Most Promising Playwright. The play text is published by Concord Theatricals.

Thanks to: Arts Council England, Ovalhouse, In Good Company & New Diorama for supporting the development, production and tour.

Coconut

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