- Venue: Bramall Rock Void
- Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes (no interval)
- Age Guidance: 11+
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Triggers & Advisories
The play has themes of Islamophobia, systemic racism and White privilege. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our box office team.
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More Information on I Wanna Be Yours
‘does anybody ever ask the elephant if they wanna be in the room?’
Ella and Haseeb are in love. She’s from Yorkshire. He’s from London. She’s an actor. He’s a poet. She likes red wine. He prefers hot chocolate.
They’re just two ordinary people living ordinary lives. Until the elephant in the room starts to come between them.
Award-winning slam poet Zia Ahmed’s funny, vibrant and tender love story explores the knotty intricacies of building a relationship across contemporary cultural divides.
Through intimate fleeting moments, awkwardly comedic family encounters and achingly familiar arguments, this lyrical romance reveals how love is more than a game for two.
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Cast & Credits
Director Sameena Hussain / Writer Zia Ahmed / Set & Costume Designer Warda Abbasi / Lighting Designer Jane Lalljee / Assistant Director Kirsty Taylor / Sound Designer & Composer Eilon Morris / Casting Director Lucy Casson /
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Eva Scott
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Usman Nawaz
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Reviews
“ Eva Scott and Usman Nawaz’s endearing performances deliver tangible chemistry.”
“ Convincing and poignant.”
“ Funny, warm-hearted and contemplative of our complex world, it’s certainly worth a trip.”
“ Vital revival of Zia Ahmed’s commentary on intercultural love.”
Book Tickets
Open captioning allows theatre goers with varying degrees of hearing to view the full text as it is spoken or sung, including sound effects and off stage noises. These appear on a scrolling screen, positioned on or at the side of the stage.
British Sign Language InterpretedA signed performance is the usual full production using either the creative use of sign integrated into the performance or a British Sign Language Interpreter on stage interpreting the show for D/deaf attendees.
Audio DescribedAudio Described performances are designed to improve the experience of visually impaired and blind attendees. As well as listening to the dialogue on stage the customer can wear a headset and listen to a live description of the action on stage.
Relaxed PerformanceA relaxed performance is a specially selected show from our programme, with slight adaptations to make it suitable for an audience of young people or adults with learning disabilities. This may include extra lighting, additional wheelchair spaces and the freedom to move to alternative seating if required.
Dementia-Friendly PerformanceDementia friendly performances are for all audiences. The theatre experience is enhanced for people living with dementia and their supporters, with adaptations to front of house service, the show and pre-show information packs. Additional dementia-aware staff, quiet spaces, clear signage and visual markers, sound and lighting adjustments and flexible seating options all help to create a supportive, shared experience.
Sing AlongSingalong with the cast in this exclusive performance. Join in as loud as you like, fancy dress is optional but highly recommended.
Post Show DiscussionParent & Baby Performance
A Parent and Baby performance enables parents to attend the theatre with their baby (under 12 months). We make small adaptations to the lighting and sound effects, including keeping the auditorium lights slightly raised. The seating is unallocated and there is a relaxed attitude to noise.
Booking Fees:
*A transaction fee of £2.50 will be applied to all phone and internet bookings.
Key:
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- Captioned
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- Signed
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- Audio Description
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- Relaxed Performance
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- Dementia Friendly Performance
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- Post Show Discussion
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- Sing Along
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- Socially Distanced
Major funders
Principal Capital and Families Partner
Principal Capital and Access Partner
