Not sure if theatre is for you?

It is! Speaking as someone who didn't 'discover' theatre until her 40s, I'd say that's understandable. Drama at school seemed to focus on acting and plays we studied had the joy sucked out of them. For me, theatre is where you explore humanity and all its faults and hilarity like communal therapy!

Yes and No! There's a short scipt read where those that want to take part can. But those that don't can take it all in. But we do want conversations to open up - to share thoughts on female characters and plots we enjoy, for example.

What is the workshop about?

The aim is for South Asian and Bangladeshi women to come together and share thoughts about their lived experience and how this relates to characters on screen, stage and page. With an emphasis on theatre, Ruby will discuss characters in her play and encourage discussion around representation

Saturday, 15 November

Theatre Workshop Still Life (with Mangos) by Ruby Kitching

Name: Theatre Workshop Still Life (with Mangos) by Ruby Kitching
Start: 2025-11-15T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-15T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Brady Arts & Community Centre

By A Season of Bangla Drama 2025 (LB Tower Hamlets)

Theatre workshop for women aged 18-80+ Explore plot and characters of a new award-winning British Bangladeshi play. No experience needed!

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Location

Brady Arts & Community Centre

192-196 Hanbury St London E1 5HU United Kingdom

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Highlights

2 hours
ages 18+
In person
Doors at 13:45

About this event

Arts • Theatre

Theatre workshop Still Life (with Mangos) by Ruby Kitching

2pm - 4pm

English I 120mins I women only (18+)

This workshop is for women who want to see more relatable stories told that are relevant to the South Asian and Bangladeshi experience. All are welcome including those who’ve never had the opportunity or confidence to delve into theatre.

The writer of Still Life (with Mangos), an award-winning British-Bangladeshi play, will lead the workshop, which will include an informal discussion around the portrayal of women on stage, screen and page. She will then share the inspiration behind her play's characters. Participants can take part in a short script read with Bangla and non-Bangla speaking roles.

About the artist: Ruby Kitching is a British Bangladeshi playwright, engineering writer and mum. Her first play, Still Life (with Mangos) was a winner in the RSC’s 37 Plays competition. Other plays include I never got your recipe, (Tamasha Theatre) and Baki (Tara Theatre, Britto Arts, British Council and Polka Theatre).

Organised by

A Season of Bangla Drama 2025 (LB Tower Hamlets)

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