Synopsis
Brown Boys Swim
Published by Methuen Drama
2 Male 0 Female
WINNER OF THE POPCORN WRITING AWARD 2022
"We think we'll be alright - because we wade through air, not water, but that's not enough”
Best friends Mohsen and Kash are gearing up for the biggest night of their lives – Jess Denver's pool party
There's just one problem ... they can't swim
Fuelled by halal Haribo and chicken wings, the pair throw themselves in at the deep end, tackling cramped cubicles and cold showers as they learn how to be at one with the water
Fierce, funny, and brimming with heart, Karim Khan examines the pressures faced by young Muslim men in this exhilarating new play about fitting in and striking out
This was published to coincide with production at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, in August 2022