The Real Ones

Neelam and Zaid are the best of friends - both British Pakistani kids from Ilford, with a shared dream of becoming writers and building a future where they’re free to be themselves. As time passes, their lives haven’t ended up exactly as they planned. Zaid is stuck as a cinema manager, not fully out of the closet, and still desperate to fulfill his dream of becoming a writer. Neelam has taken another path, prioritizing her happiness even if it means leaving behind their shared dream. As the years go on, Zaid and Neelam are pulled farther apart, with years of unspoken words and barriers between them. Is the bond of their platonic love strong enough to hold them together? The Real Ones is an honest, vulnerable love letter to friendships and a beautiful examination of growing up. This play is an excellent choice for a small, diverse cast and can be mounted in any size space, making it a great choice for black box or small theatre