Crush

A British-Somali rom-com play about two Somali teens who meet in a clinic waiting room, part of the Shout Season at Mayflower Studios.

Crush is a tender, funny and honest story about identity, connection and healing, staged in Studio 2 at Mayflower Studios as part of the Shout Season. Set in a clinic waiting room, it follows Najma, who has been in treatment for years, and Zakariya, who is just starting out, as their sessions lead to chats, jokes and secrets. The play was longlisted for the Tony Craze Award 2025 and runs approximately 70 minutes with no interval. Recommended for ages 16+, with content warnings for references to mental health and eating disorders.