This gentle love story between two Muslim students in London is the last production programmed by the Kiln’s artistic director Indhu Rubasingham before she takes over the reins at the National Theatre. An unshowy swansong, it’s also possibly a statement of intent.
Peanut Butter and Blueberries is a promising debut from a new voice, writer and educator Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan; it shines light onto aspects of UK life still rarely depicted on stage; and it courts an under-served audience. Performances start and end early enough for those who wish to pray the sunset prayer, and a temporary prayer space has been created on site. The theatre bar, however, remains open.
