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Cuttin' It by Charlene James

4 Extra Debut. Two Somali teenagers living in London are strangers, who share the same secret. Stars Susan Wokoma and Nahel Tzegai.

**** 4 Extra celebrates the 70th anniversary of London's Royal Court Theatre with a selection of its ground-breaking dramas

Two Somali teenagers, Muna and Iqra, go to the same school.

They’re from the same place, but they are strangers; strangers who share a secret embedded in their culture.

Charlene James' multi-award-winning drama set in South London.

Cuttin' It was performed at London’s Royal Court in 2016.

Muna ..... Susan Wokoma
Iqra ..... Nahel Tzegai
Mr Dennis ..... Chris Pavlo
Muna's mother ..... Suheba Mohammed
Leyla ..... Hermione Amoah-Alexander

Director: Jessica Mitic

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2015.

**** Winner of 'Best Single Drama' in the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2016
**** Winner of the Alfred Fagon Award for 'Best Play'
**** George Devine Award for 'Most Promising Playwright' in 2015

45 minutes

On radio

Fri 2 Oct 202620:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

MunaSusan Wokoma
IqraNahel Tzegai
Mr DennisChris Pavlo
Muna's MotherSuheba Mohammed
LeylaHermione Amoah-Alexander
WriterCharlene James
DirectorJessica Mitic

Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Oct 201514:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 25 Feb 201614:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 2 Oct 202620:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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