Bush Theatre has announced Sweetmeats, a new co-production with Tara Theatre, as part of its 2026 season.
The intimate love story between two South Asian elders is written by Karim Khan and directed by Tara Theatre’s Artistic Director Natasha Kathi-Chandra.
Running from 7 February to 21 March 2026 in the Holloway Theatre, Sweetmeats explores the unexpected romance between Hema and Liaquat, who meet at a Type 2 diabetes course.
Hema is determined to improve her health and has given up sweet treats. Liaquat, unapologetic and rule-breaking, encourages her to embrace life’s pleasures.
In turn, Hema helps Liaquat manage his health, and the pair begin to navigate a romance they thought they had outgrown.
“Their souls are on fire because after all these lonely days, they finally found their own.”
The production features set and costume design by Aldo Vázquez, lighting design by Simeon Miller, and composition by Amrit Kaur Lohia.
Movement direction is by Mateus Daniel, with costume supervision by Male Arcucci and casting by Chloe Blake.
The production team also includes Chloe Stally Gibson (Production Manager), Jo Alexander (Company Stage Manager on Book), and Shuyin Stella Wang (Assistant Stage Manager).
Relaxed performances will take place on 21 February at 2.30pm and 5 March at 7.30pm. Captioned performances are scheduled for 26 February at 7.30pm and 14 March at 2.30pm.
Audio described performances and touch tours will be held on 28 February at 2.30pm and 12 March at 7.30pm. Press night is on 13 February at 7pm.
Taio Lawson, Artistic Director of Bush Theatre, said, “It is an honour to oversee the rest of Lynette’s programming. It feels more important than ever that the Bush continues its proud tradition of finding, developing, and platforming writers and practitioners who strive to create resonant and affecting experiences for our audiences. I’m excited that we’re partnering with some fantastic companies and producers to introduce theatregoers to stories they will be thinking about, long after the performance ends.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
