True story about Muslim skateboarding sisters chasing their dream comes to Hartlepool on UK tour
A play inspired by the true story of three young Muslim sisters who challenged stereotypes through skateboarding rolls into Hartlepool this month on its UK tour.
Family show Sisters360 arrives at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre on Wednesday, May 27, tells a story of skateboarding step-sisters Fatima, and Salima from Bradford.
It is inspired by the true story of three sisters from Hull who whose passion for skateboarding in hijabs put them in the media spotlight.
The production features theatrical skateboarding live on stage as the audience watches the sisters become unlikely heroes and smash stereotypes.
Writer Asif Khan said: “Because there is a lack of stories for children involving British Muslim characters, I thought – why not write some myself?”
The Hartlepool performance starts at 11am and lasts 60 minutes. Tickets cost £14 with a group discount available.
Call the box office on (01429) 890000 or see the website www.culturehartlepool.com/events/turtle-arts-presents-sisters-360/.