A programme text edition published to coincide with the world premiere at the Royal Court Theatre, London, on 28 January 2009 The play forms one of just two plays being presented as part of the Court's Young Writers Festival Addresses issues of convention, integration and tolerance in the Muslim community Shades won playwright Alia Bano two of the most prestigious awards for new writers in 2009: The Charles Wintour Award and the Critics' Circle Award for Most Promising Playwright.

'How religious are you? I never know how to answer that question. I mean how do you measure religiousness?' London worships many gods, but it often seems that Cupid isn't one of them. Sabrina, a single girl-about-town, is seeking Mr Right in a world where traditional and liberal brothers sit side-by-side, but rarely see eye-to-eye.Shades explores tolerance within and without the Muslim community. A programme text edition published to coincide with the world premiere at the Royal Court Theatre, London, on 28 January 2009.