Are You Even Indian?

Are You Even Indian? follows a British-born Indian woman and an Indian-born man who fall in love. It feels like fate. A meet-cute, wedding dances, Bollywood jokes, and plans for a future they believe they are building together.

But as the relationship deepens, so do the cracks. Which country is “home”? What language will their child speak? Who gets to decide what makes someone truly Indian?

As personal choices clash with family expectations and social labels, the couple must confront love, compromise, and the reality of living in between. Neither fully British, nor fully Indian, the show reflects the experience of a generation navigating relationships and heritage.

When both your homes ask you to apologise for who you are, how do you decide where you belong?

This is a love story about proving your identity, not just to each other, but within the community.

"Highly Recommended" - FringeReview

★★★★ "A quite excellent and nuanced production" - Rialto Arts

★★★★ "Feels genuine, relatable and, at times, uncomfortably honest" - Sussex News

"A gripping and culturally insightful piece of dance-theatre" - Step Behind the Stage

Best Show, Bitesize Festival (Riverside Studios) 2025

Highly recommended show (Brighton Fringe) 2026

Shortlist for Best New writing (Brighton Fringe) 2026

Are You Even Indian? Are You Even Indian? follows a British-born Indian woman and an Indian-born man who fall in love. It feels like fate. A meet-cute, wedding dances, Bollywood jokes, and plans for a future they believe they are building together.But as the relationship deepens, so do the cracks. Which country is “home”? What language will their child speak? Who gets to decide what makes someone truly Indian? As personal choices clash with family expectations and social labels, the couple must confront love, compromise, and the reality of living in between. Neither fully British, nor fully Indian, the show reflects the experience of a generation navigating relationships and heritage.When both your homes ask you to apologise for who you are, how do you decide where you belong?This is a love story about proving your identity, not just to each other, but within the community."Highly Recommended" - FringeReview★★★★ "A quite excellent and nuanced production" - Rialto Arts★★★★ "Feels genuine, relatable and, at times, uncomfortably honest" - Sussex News"A gripping and culturally insightful piece of dance-theatre" - Step Behind the Stage Best Show, Bitesize Festival (Riverside Studios) 2025Highly recommended show (Brighton Fringe) 2026Shortlist for Best New writing (Brighton Fringe) 2026 Theatre Winter Season 2026/27