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Brown Girls Do It Too: Mama Told Me Not to Come

Previews Tue 10 – Sat 14 Jun 25 80 minutes
Guardian
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Stage
Fierce, funny, and hilariously frank, Poppy and Rubina aren’t afraid to tackle the burning issues (literally – looking at you, Jolen bleach) of being a woman.

In this laugh-out-loud, moving show, they dive into the messy realities of life: heartbreak, fantasies, sexpectations, culture clashes, female empowerment, families (mums feature heavily, funnily enough), role models, social media, and smashing taboos.

“The funniest women in Britain”
Times

With their trademark honesty, wit, and infectious energy, Poppy and Rubina reflect on what it means to be Brown British women and explore seminal moments in their lives from first orgasms and loves to racism and intergenerational trauma.

Their award-winning, groundbreaking BBC Sounds podcast Brown Girls Do It Too (‘Podcast of the Year’ 2020 and ‘Best Sex and Relationship Podcast’ 2023 at the British Podcast Awards, and ‘Best Podcast’ at the Asian Media Awards 2021) built a huge following of fans who loved their honesty and openness — and faced enormous backlash online for breaking the silence on sex in Asian communities when it first aired.

With songs, sketches, and some very graphic content, this is a wild, unapologetic celebration of Brown British womanhood – genital warts and all.

Please note: This show contains language and content some may find offensive, including strong language and adult themes.

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Reviews

'As life enhancing as it is entertaining.'
Evening Standard
'Refreshing and riotously funny.’
Stage
'The mix of chit-chat, liberation sexology and the comedy of cultural identity, is a potent one’.
Guardian