Tilted in association with Soho Theatre presents
Brown Girls Do It Too: Mama Told Me Not to Come
Created by and starring Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani
May 2023
Fierce, funny, and wonderfully frank, Poppy and Rubina have sex and they aren’t ashamed to talk about it. Their critically acclaimed BBC Sounds podcast Brown Girls Do It Too (‘Best Podcast of the Year’ British Podcast Awards 2020, Asian Media 2021) has amassed fans who love their honesty and openness (love a period sex sesh…anyone else?) and faced enormous backlash online for breaking the silence on sex in Asian communities.Bringing their characteristic candour, quick wit and infectious personalities to the stage, Poppy and Rubina reflect on what is means to be Brown British women and explore the seminal moments from their lives from first orgasms and loves to racism and family politics. It’s clear that this show is far more than X-rated chat and banter. It’s a radical act. (The Times)
With songs, sketches and some very graphic content, come and meet the Aunties, Little Claire, Big Poppa and Reuben and find out why you’ll never match with Poppy and Rubina on Samosa Soulmates.This is a celebration of brown British women, genital warts and all.Please note: This show contains language that could be deemed offensive, such as swearing and adult references. Reviews
The mix of chit-chat, liberation sexology and the comedy of cultural identity, is a potent one.
★★★★ - The Guardian
as life-enhancing as it is entertaining
★★★★ - The Standard
a perfect blend of comedy and heartfelt conversations, which feels both liberating and comforting
★★★★ - Abundant Arts
refreshing and riotously funny
★★★★ - The Stage
if I can bring my mum to a show about rimming and wanking over Keanu Reeves, and she still insists on getting cast autographs post-show, then it must be a hit.
★★★★ - Tribal Arts
Archival recording from Soho Theatre run, May 2023
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Cast and Creative team
Writer and performer: Poppy Jay Writer and performer: Rubina Pabani Co-director: Sam Hodges Co-director: Aneesha Srinivasan Set and costume designer: Rosanna Vize Lighting designer: Bethany Gupwell Sound designer: Jasmin Kent Rodgman Dramaturg: Pia Furtado Movement director: Sundeep Saini
