A SAMUEL FRENCH, LTD. TITLE
Coconut
Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy / 1w, 2m
Ever Feel Like you’re constantly disappointing people? Meet Rumi.
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.
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Cast Size
1w, 2m -
Duration
90 minutes -
Target Audience
Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
Ever Feel Like you’re constantly disappointing people? Meet Rumi.
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.
History
2018, Ovalhouse, co-produced by Ovalhouse and The Thelmas*
2018, National Tour supported by In Good Company*
16th May ARC Stockton Arts Centre
19th May Derby Theatre
24th May Oldham Coliseum
26th May The Curve Slough
18th June Guildhall Arts Centre
19th June Brewhouse Arts Centre
27th June Lincoln Drill Hall
28th June Old Library, Mansfield
29th June South Holland Centre
30th June Attenborough Arts Centre
*Funded by Arts Council England
Cast Attributes
- Time Period Present Day
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Duration 90 minutes
Media
"Funny and entertaining" - British Theatre Guide
“Mir’s writing is side-achingly funny...hits both a zeitgeist and the universality of coming to terms with your own identity” FemaleArts
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.