'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.