The critically acclaimed stage production of a British Muslim teenager who faces a conflict of cultures is to return for 2017 tour.

Written by Ambreen Razia, Directed by Sophie Moniram and Performed by Nyla Levy, the Diary of a Hounslow Girl 2017 tour UK Tour takes place between 9th March and 2nd April.

Emerging actress Nyla Levy takes on the lead role in Ambreen Razia’s witty debut following its 2016 national tour.

This original work, which was nominated for Best Stage Production at the Asian Media Awards 2016, follows the typical life of a “Hounslow Girl” – young Muslim women who wear big hooped earrings along with their headscarves - to challenge stereotypes of young British Muslim women.

Playwright Ambreen Razia offers an astute take on negotiating the hurdles of conservative family values alongside the challenges of teenage life in West London, through her experiences from traditional Pakistani weddings to teenage romance. 

The Diary of a Hounslow Girl’s humorous approach seeks to upturn stereotypes and bridge generational rifts with a comic yet resonant approach to present-day dilemmas in the face of age-old tradition.

Ambreen Razia said “It's truly a pleasure to be handing over the role to such an incredibly talented actress! The response from audiences has been fantastic and it's great to have the opportunity to tour it to 13 new venues this Spring with House Theatre. 

"As a writer, it's exciting to see Nyla take on the role of Shaheeda with a fresh energy. 

"I can't wait to see the show with Nyla performing and finally be able to sit back and watch the magic which I'm sure is going to be an overwhelming and very exciting moment.”

Ambreen Razia is a writer and actress from South London. She was awarded the Asian Media Awards Best Newcomer 2016 and has performed at venues including The Old Vic, Ovalhouse and The National Theatre. 

Nyla Levy is an actor, writer and theatre maker. Nyla has worked with companies such as BBC, Complicite, Lyric Hammersmith, Tamasha, Tara Arts and Cardboards Citizens. 

Where to watch it...

9 - 11 March Bernie Grant Arts Centre
Tottenham, London, N15 4RX
7.30pm | £15 (£14 concs)
020 8365 5450 | www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk

14 March The Place Theatre, Bedford
Bradgate Road, Bedford, MK40 3DE
7pm | £10 (£8.50 concs)
01234 354321 | www.theplacebedford.org.uk

16 March Greenwich & Lewisham Young People’s Theatre, London
The Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6ES
7pm | £8.50
020 8854 1316 | www.glypt.co.uk

17 March Arts at the Old Fire Station, Oxford
40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ
7.30pm | £12 (£10 concs)
01865 263980 | www.oldfirestation.org.uk

18 March  The Hat Factory, Luton
65 – 67 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EY
7.30pm | £10 (£8 concs)
01582 878100 | www.lutonculture.com

23 March The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant
56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS
7.30pm | £12.50 (£11.25 concs)
023 9247 2700 | www.thespring.co.uk

24 – 25 March Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
Belgrade Square, Coventry, CV1 1GS
8pm & 2.15pm (Saturday matinee) | £14 - £11.50 (concs £12 - £8.50)
024 7655 3055 | www.belgrade.co.uk

27 March  Dorothy Stringer School, Brighton
Loder Road, Brighton, BN1 6PZ, 3.30pm (schools only) & 7.30pm | £10 (concs £8, schools £6)
01273 709709 | www.brightondome.org

28 March The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE 8pm | £14 (concs £12)
01442 228091 | www.oldtownhall.co.uk                          

29 March Quarterhouse, Folkestone 
Mill Bay, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1BN
7.30pm | £10 (concs £8),  01303 760750 | www.quarterhouse.co.uk


30 March  Arts Depot, London
5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London, N12 0GA  7.30pm | £12 (concs £10) 020 8369 5454 | www.artsdepot.co.uk


1 April  Bridport Arts Centre

Dorset,   South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR,  8pm | £12 (concs £10),  01308 427183 | www.bridport-arts.com


2 April   Dorchester Arts Centre

The Corn Exchange, High East Street, Dorset, DT1 1HF   8pm | £12 (concs £10)  01305 266926 | www.dorchesterarts.org.uk