You've heard of an Essex Girl or even a Chelsea Girl but what is a Hounslow Girl?

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From traditional Pakistani weddings to fights on the night bus The Diary of a Hounslow Girl is told through the eyes of a 16 year old British Muslim Girl growing up in West London. A funny, provocative play highlighting the challenges of being brought up in London in a traditional family.

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CREATIVE TEAM:

Written & Produced by Ambreen Razia

Performed by Nyla Levy (2017 Tour) Ambreen Razia (2016 Tour)

Directed by Sophie Moniram

Design by Petra Hjortsberg

Lighting Design by Paul O'Shaughnessy

Sound Design by Jonny Wharton

Photography by Suzi Corker (2017) & The Other Richard (2016)

Videography by Sean Hynes

Dramaturgy by Neil Grutchfield

Voicework by Rosa McRae

Stage Management by Amber Taylor

Project Management by Maeve O'Neill

Presented by House Theatre

Supported by Black Theatre Live

Commissioned by Ovalhouse

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The Diary of a Hounslow Girl was commissioned by Ovalhouse and first staged in 2015 with Ambreen Razia as the writer/performer and design by Lucy Read. In 2016 it was selected to tour with Black Theatre Live, Ambreen continued as performer and the production was re-designed by Petra Hjortsberg. 2016 production shots were taken by The Other Richard. In 2017 a second national tour took place with House Theatre with Petra Hjortberg's design and Nyla Levy in the role of Shahida. 2017 production shots were taken by Suzi Corker. It also featured at Alchemy Festival, Southbank in 2017. The playtext is published by Aurora Metro and the play was subsequently adapted as a pilot for BBC3. 

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