Presented by
Ajeeb Studios & Amina Aaliya Beg

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Khushi Festival

VENUE

Oldham Library Theatre, OL1 1AL

DATE

Saturday 1 Aug

TIME

16:00

AGE GUIDE

All Ages

RUNNING TIME

60 minutes

THEMES

Joy, Intergenerational Relationships, Comedy, Dance, Music

Dadi has come all the way from Karachi to cure this plague of anxiety and teach you how to enjoy this life.

A comedy-drama about Dadi, a sharp-tongued radio host and DJ who is here to help you navigate love, joy, and a lifetime of being an intergenerational trouble-maker.

This show is supported by Contact Theatre and blends theatre, DJing and character comedy for a joyful hour of release.

You will learn how to live with yourself, how to live honestly and dance through life!

As a world wide renowned disc jockey who has headlined thousands of shows across the globe, nobody is more qualified to be your guru. Tonight she will transform your life, change your mind with her explosive DJ set, dance moves and theatrical storytelling.

Young(ish) Perspective ★★★★

"A hilarious and heartfelt show"

About the artist

Amina Aaliya Beg is a multidisciplinary artist working across theatre, performance and DJing.

She is the co-founder of ajeeb studios, an artistic collective platforming what society perceives as strange. Her work aims to challenge dominant narratives around Muslim women, bringing joy, unity and liberation into communities through comedy and drama.

Amina has developed and presented work with Capital Theatres, BFI Film Hub North and Camden People’s Theatre. Recent works include West (Cow)lder at Play, Pie & Pint (2026), The Perfect Girl at The Studio Theatre (2025) and Hope New Mill at Leicester Curve Theatre (2024).

Cast & Creative

Co-written by Amina Aaliya Beg & James Baker

Produced & performed by Amina Aaliya Beg

Directed by Afreena Islam

Dramaturgy by Afshan D’Souza Lodhi, Linnae Abraham & James Baker

Stage design by James Baker

Stage management & technical support by Haley Yiu

Costume design by Ishrat Rahim

Family Discount

Discount tickets are available for families of 4 with at least 1 adult for £15.  This is applied automatically at check-out.

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