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A tense, sharply observed drama about neighbours pushed to breaking point as fear, rumours and something unsettling in the house begin to spiral. Written by Farah Najib.

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*Maggots* in London has an excellent creative team, including direction by Jess Barton, set and costume design by Caitlin Wawhinney, lighting design by Peter Small, composing and sound design by Duramaney Kamara, and it is produced by Jessie Anand Productions. 

As [Barton said](https://www.londonpubtheatres.com/interview-on-maggots-by-farah-najib), “I was immediately drawn to the storytelling nature of this script and Farah’s nuanced observations of human behaviour! We’re not subtle at Fight or Flight about our fascination with people, and what contributes to a person’s identity, so having the opportunity to explore this in a completely new way felt very exciting.”

*Maggots* is a play that was staged at the Lion and Unicorn Theatre for a brief run at the beginning of 2024. The production was immediately a hit. As the [London Pub Theatres](https://www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-maggots-by-farah-najib-at-lion-and-unicorn-theatre-20-jan-10-feb-2024) review said, “Full of pathos and quiet fury, this play will crawl under your skin and feast on your conscience.”

## What to watch for

- *Maggots* was originally the working title for the play, but as Farah Najib delved deeper into the project, the title seemed to fit. 
- Farah Najib is an alumna of both the Royal Court Writers Group (2019-20) and the Soho Theatre Writers’ Lab (2020). 
- Aspects of this play are reminiscent of the real-life story of a woman whose body was discovered in 2022 in a South London block of flats, having been unnoticed for years. 
- Farah Najib’s play, *Dirty Dogs* was longlisted for the 2022 Bruntwood Prize.

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Don’t miss *Maggots*, an impactful play by Tony Craze Award winner Farah Najib at the Bush Theatre. Together, the cast tells the story of a group of lonely neighbours who are forced to blur the boundary of their private lives when a disconcerting smell points to something tragic. 


An impactful and thought-provoking new play by Tony Craze Award winner Farah Najib comes to Bush Theatre. *Maggots* is a tale of isolation, community, and connection. Book *Maggots* tickets on London Theatre. 

*Maggots* is a play that tells the story of a group of neighbours who are forced to come together when the stench and infestation in their building intensifies, while the housing association does little to help. These neighbours must confront their suspicions and fears, and in the process, this moving production questions what it takes to build community. 

As writer [Farah Najib explained](https://www.londonpubtheatres.com/interview-on-maggots-by-farah-najib), “It explores the epidemic of loneliness in London, and the ways that human beings are unfortunately frequently neglected by the powers that be - powers that are often reinforcing structural inequalities rather than fighting them. But there’s plenty of hope in the play too - a group of people coming together, and breaking down the boundaries between them in the face of difficult circumstances.” 

This play was staged at  Lion and Unicorn Theatre for a brief run at the beginning of 2024. As the [London Pub Theatres review said](https://www.londonpubtheatres.com/review-maggots-by-farah-najib-at-lion-and-unicorn-theatre-20-jan-10-feb-2024), “Full of pathos and quiet fury, this play will crawl under your skin and feast on your conscience.”

This staging at Bush Theatre stars Sam Baker Jones (BBC’s upcoming *Dear England*), Safiyya Ingar (*The Witcher*), and Marcia Lecky (*EastEnders*). 

*Maggots* in London also boasts an excellent creative team, including director Jess Barton, set and costume designer Caitlin Mawhinney, lighting designer Peter Small, composer and sound designer Duramaney Kamara, and produced by Jessie Anand Productions. 

For a touching story of what it means to create community and connection in this day and age, look no further than *Maggots* at the Bush Theatre. 

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*Maggots*, an impactful and thought-provoking new play by Tony Craze Award winner Farah Najib, comes to Bush Theatre. This play tells the story of a group of lonely neighbours who must come together when the stench and infestation in their building intensify; it’s a story of loss, but also of what it takes to build community. 

An exploration of the importance of human connection, Maggots questions what it really takes to build community. 

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The Edinburgh Fringe sensation transfers to the Bush for its first London run.


The Bush Theatre, located in the pulsing heart of Shepherd's Bush, London, is renowned for having a particular knack for discovering, nurturing and ultimately launching some of the most prolific and well-thought-of scripts and playwrights in the UK. The venue itself, a converted library, is delightfully intimate, making each performance a fully immersive experience for audience members. The Bush Theatre champions inclusivity by accommodating disabled access and by programming theatre for every age group. An exciting powerhouse of a creative space for any theatre enthusiast or professional. Allowing for the intimate exploration of big ideas and arresting themes, it remains at the heart of the British theatre innovation scene. The theatre cafe serves as a social hub where attendees can discuss performances and network, and offers a range of food and beverages. It regularly houses noteworthy stage productions, cultivates active relationships with other theatre companies, and runs community outreach programs.

**How to get to the venue**
Nestled in the thriving multicultural neighbourhood of Shepherd's Bush in West London, Bush Theatre is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest tube stations are Shepherd's Bush Market on the Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines and Shepherd's Bush on the Central Line. Numerous bus routes also serve the area. For those driving, public parking is available nearby in the Westfield Shopping Centre.

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A couple lock themselves in a living room to write stand-up material while wrestling with a baby monitor, past hurts and an uncertain future. A new play by Piers Black.

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Hilarious and heart-breaking - will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. Written by Piers Black and directed by Bryony Shanahan.

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A bittersweet exploration of long-term grief, memory and home when the walls begin to close in and the familiar becomes unknown. Written by Kit Withington.

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A bittersweet, tender exploration of the long tail of grief and the fickleness of memory, Heart Wall asks where we go when the walls start closing in and home has become somewhere you don’t know.

An intimate, warm new love story about two South Asian elders who meet in a health workshop and discover second chances, companionship and unexpected sparks. Written by Karim Khan.

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The world premiere of *Sweetmeats*, a brand new play by Karim Khan (*Brown Boys Swim*), comes to Bush Theatre as a co-production with Tara Theatre. Book *Sweetmeats* tickets on London Theatre. 

*Sweetmeats* is a play that tells the story of an unexpected love between two South Asian elders, Hema and Liaquat. The two meet at a course for those dealing with Type 2 diabetes, and while Hema is determined not to have any sweets, Liaquat encourages her to embrace life’s pleasures. As the two help each other on their journeys, a surprising love begins to form. 

Bringing this intimate tale to life are Shobu Kapoor (*EastEnders*) as Hema and Rehan Sheikh (*Inkaar*) as Liaquat.

As writer, Karim Khan, said, “I wanted to centre a generation of South Asians that we rarely see on our stages - our elders - and make them the main characters of their own love story, as they navigate blood sugar levels, hypo snacks and metformin.”

*Sweetmeats* in London also boasts a talented creative team, including the Tara Theatre Artistic Director Natasha Kathi-Chandra, set and costume design by Aldo Vázquez, lighting design by Simeon Miller, movement direction by Mateus Daniel, sound design by Hugh Sheehan, and composer Amrit Kaur Lohia.

“It is necessary and urgent to expand the canon of British Theatre to include more than one type of South Asian story,” Kathi-Chandra said. “For this final show, we look at two older voices from the diaspora communities living in the UK, inviting audiences into the rich journeys of their lives.”

This powerful world premiere is guaranteed to pull at the audience's heartstrings as they watch a beautiful love story unfold in an improbable place. 

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The world premiere of *Sweetmeats*, a brand new play by  Karim Khan (*Brown Boys Swim*), comes to Bush Theatre as a co-production with Tara Theatre. This intimate tale tells the tale of an unlikely love story between two South Asian elders. 


This brand new play comes to Bush Theatre as a co-production with Tara Theatre, and it is directed by Tara Theatre Artistic Director Natasha Kathi-Chandra. 

"It is necessary and urgent to expand the canon of British Theatre to include more than one type of South Asian story. This was the driving force of my first season as Artistic Director at Tara Theatre- to platform a variety of voices in order to make this a reality.  For this final show, we look at two older voices from the diaspora communities living in the UK, inviting audiences into the rich journeys of their lives,” Kathi-Chandra said. 

*Sweetmeats* in London boasts an incredible creative team, including set and costume designer Aldo Vázquez, lighting designer Simeon Miller, movement director Mateus Daniel, sound designer Hugh Sheehan, and composer Amrit Kaur Lohia.

## What to watch for 

- This play is in collaboration with Tara Theatre. As [their website says](https://taratheatre.com/about/), “Our work explores the complexities of our world through a South Asian lens, championing South Asian voices and artists, identifying new narratives, new ideas and new forms.” 
- In 2016, Shobu Kapoor was nominated for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards in the Arts & Culture category. 
- In 2020, Rehan Sheikh was nominated for the 19th Lux Style Awards for Best Television Actor for *Inkaar*. 
- *Brown Boys Swim* by Karim Khan earned the Fringe First award in 2022. 

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Don’t miss the world premiere of *Sweetmeats*, a touching tale of unlikely love between two South Asian elders by award-winning playwright Karim Khan. 


An intimate love story between two South Asian elders, this charming world premiere will pull at your heartstrings. 