Community
Author(s):
Farrah Chaudhry
Company:
Birmingham Rep
Running time:
1h approx
Age recommendation:
11+ years
Friends Leyla and Zoya are polar opposites. Zoya is pampered, indulged and lacking purpose, and Leyla is hardworking, dependable and dedicates her time to helping others. Zoya has lived a privileged (spoilt!) life in a nice part of town, whereas Leyla lives on the other side of town with her housemate Khalil, a refugee from Syria.
When Zoya’s parents cut her off, she turns to old friend Leyla for help. Comedy ensues when Zoya is forced to start volunteering at the community centre and actually start thinking about others for once.
Set in the heart of Birmingham, Community is a coming-of-age comedy drama exploring identity and belonging, and friendship.
