Diary of a
Hounslow Girl
by Ambreen RaziaA coming of age comedy about a British Pakistani teenager growing up in Hounslow, having to deal with the conflicting cultural tensions from her Pakistani Muslim roots and London youth culture.
Sophie directed this initial performance at Ovalhouse.
She then went on to redevelop and direct a remount of the production in 2016 for Black Theatre Live. The production toured nationally to 19 venues. The piece was a finalist for Best Stage Production at The Asian Media Awards in 2016, where Ambreen Razia also won Best Newcomer.
In 2017 performed by Nyla Levy, the show re-toured with House Theatre (to 13 venues) in the Spring, and performed at Southbank Centre in the Summer.
She then went on to redevelop and direct a remount of the production in 2016 for Black Theatre Live. The production toured nationally to 19 venues. The piece was a finalist for Best Stage Production at The Asian Media Awards in 2016, where Ambreen Razia also won Best Newcomer.
In 2017 performed by Nyla Levy, the show re-toured with House Theatre (to 13 venues) in the Spring, and performed at Southbank Centre in the Summer.
Black Theatre Live Tour
National Tour
Produced by Black Theatre Live
Ovalhouse, South Hill Park, Lighthouse, Theatre Royal Margate, The Drum, Stratford Circus, Antonin Artaud Theatre, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Bradford Literature Festival, Hounslow Arts Centre, Marine Theatre, Tobacco Factory Theatre, The Brewhouse, Upstairs at the Western, Key Theatre, Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Unity Theatre, Derby Theatre, Tara Theatre
Writer & Performer Ambreen Razia
Director Sophie Moniram
Set Designer Petra Hjortsberg
Lighting Designer Paul O’Shaughnessy
Sound Designer Jonny Wharton
Photographs Richard Davenport
In rehearsal
House Tour
The Diary of a Hounslow Girl re-toured with House Theatre in Spring 2017, performed by Nyla Levy.
House Theatre’s 13 Venue Tour included Belgrade Theatre, Brighton Dome, GLYPT, Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Artsdepot, Southbank Centre.
Written & originally performed by Ambreen Razia
Director Sophie Moniram
Performed by Nyla Levy
Set Designer Petra Hjortsberg
Lighting Designer Paul O’Shaughnessy
Sound Designer Jonny Wharton
Commissioned & supported by Ovalhouse
Supported by Black Theatre Live
Ovalhouse
Diary of a Hounslow Girl was originally produced by Ovalhouse as their 33% Commission; a commission which promotes diversity and supports younger voices in being heard within the industry.
Writer and Performer Ambreen Razia
Director Sophie Moniram
Lighting & Sound Designer Paul O’Shaughnessy
Set Designer Lucy Read
Photographs Louis Giles
