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A comedy-drama about Dadi, a sharp-tongued radio host and DJ who navigates love, marriage, and a lifetime of being an intergenerational trouble-maker with her granddaughter Kamal.

Through jokes, jingles, and relentless interrogations, Dadi begins to uncover what’s truly at stake: her relationship with Kamal, the secrecy that has grown between them, and the simple truth that perfection is impossible.

Blending theatrical storytelling with DJing, radio, and optional audience interaction.

This show is supported by Contact Theatre.

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).

Co-written by Amina Aaliya Beg & James Baker

Produced & Performed by Amina Aaliya Beg

Directed by Afreena Islam-Wright

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

Kamal played by Tanisha Bangar

Stage Design by James Baker

Stage Manager & Technician by Haley Yiu

Costume Design by Ishrat Rahim

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