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This Wasn't The Plan

15 Oct 2025

Our show is a tapestry of our experiences as women of colour in our early 30s — navigating identity, illness, love, and the messy art of self-acceptance, one failure at a time.

Iman is a psychiatrist-turned-comedian who can’t drive, won’t run, and once developed a deeply questionable tap dancing habit. From accidental real estate disasters to unintentionally faking a pregnancy for social reasons, her life is a parade of chaos, confusion, and unexpected public appearances (including 1/10 of a second in a Dove ad). Whether she’s navigating strange incidents at work, using the love languages quiz as DIY couples therapy, or failing to recognise people she’s definitely met, Iman turns her misadventures into brutally honest, self-deprecating storytelling — sharp, hilarious, and just a little unhinged.

Stuti is a rising comedic voice serving sharp cultural commentary with a generous dose of self-deprecating wit. Navigating turning 30, gym guilt, Instagram milestones, chaotic weddings, and the quirks of cross-cultural life, she champions radical self-acceptance with both heart and hilarity. Whether she’s ranking brides like it’s a sport or casually unpacking her health issues on stage, Stuti brings a millennial desi lens to life’s absurdities — with candour, charm, and zero patience for LinkedIn energy.

Cast & Creatives

Iman Ahmedani and Stuti Johri

Date & Time: Wednesday 15th October @7pm

Running Time:  60mins

Content warnings: Age 18+ Strong Language & Mental Health Difficulties

Latecomers may not be admitted. ​Ticket purchases are non refundable.

Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.

Venue

Venue: The Sparrowhawk

Set in a beautiful Victorian building just off Crystal Palace Triangle, The Sparrowhawk is an independent gastropub known for its warm atmosphere, excellent food, and rotating craft beer selection. With a stylish upstairs function room and a welcoming community feel, it's a hidden gem for intimate Fringe events in South London.

Whether it’s a cosy storytelling night, a slice of stand-up, or an evening of spoken word, The Sparrowhawk offers a relaxed yet polished setting - the kind of space where great art and great conversation naturally meet.

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