A new UK tour of Sisters360 will celebrate hope, resilience and the power of representation as it brings the true story of skateboarding sisters to audiences nationwide from March to June 2026.
Inspired by three real-life sisters from Hull whose passion for skateboarding challenged stereotypes, Sisters360 is written by award-winning playwright Asif Khan and produced by Turtle Key Arts. The high-energy family play follows step-sisters Fatima and Salima, played by Sara Abanur and Farah Ashraf, as they chase their dream of winning the Tiny is Mighty competition while navigating the upheaval of their parents’ possible separation.
The show highlights the sisters’ fierce determination and the way skateboarding becomes a lifeline through difficult moments. Their story mirrors that of Layna, Maysa and Amaya, widely known as the Hijabi Sisters, whose presence in skate parks made national headlines.
Working closely with the Hijabi Sisters, Khan has created a piece that celebrates contemporary British Muslim identity. Costume designer Erin C Guan brings this to life on stage, reflecting the real sisters’ commitment to self-expression.
Writer Asif Khan said, ‘As a parent you worry about the challenges our children face, which we ourselves faced when we were kids. One of which I only fully understood as an adult was the effects of never seeing myself represented. All the “cool” people on television, sport, music, films, plays never included anyone who looked like me. This led me to believe that being “brown” and being a “Muslim” was not cool. Because there is a lack of stories for children involving British Muslim characters, I thought – why not write some myself?’
The tour will visit theatres and festivals across the UK, including Half Moon Theatre, Midlands Arts Centre, Artsdepot, The Curve Slough, Derby Theatre, New Wolsey Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton, Greenwich Theatre, Waterside Arts, Lawrence Batley Theatre, Warwick Arts Centre, Attenborough Arts Centre, Mercury Theatre, Norwich Theatre and Migration Matters Festival. The production runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 8 to 12.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
