Maya Chowdhry | Film & Theatre

Kaahini

Set in contemporary Britain, using rich poetic language Kaahini reveals the dreams and frustrations of adolescence, gender and identity. The past merges with the present, cultures collide as destiny unfolds Kaahini’s secret.

Nothing as Quiet as a House

A collaboration with the poet Sarah Hymas exploring the personification of a house. Screened as part of Riftcuts at the Yard Theatre, Manchester.

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Black is the Colour of my True Love's Hair

A Play for Radio 4 by Maya Chowdhry, directed by Lu Kemp. Fiona wants to be a mum; the problem is that Mark, her husband, is infertile. Fiona convinces Mark that adopting a child is the answer. But she’s unaware that the support of her bigoted mother in law is a crucial factor in getting approved for adoption.
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