Grace Hatchell was sorting through the morning’s deliveries when one particular envelope caught her eye. It had a little Yorkshire spirit about it. Being a Yorkshire lass herself, Grace always perks up when news arrives from “up our way”, and this one came with a story full of grit, laughter and a skateboard or two.
Inside the satchel was news of Sisters360, a lively new family show inspired by the true story of three sisters from Hull who challenged stereotypes through skateboarding. Grace couldn’t help but smile at that. “From ’Ull, you say?” she murmured to herself. “Well now, that’s a proper Yorkshire tale if ever there was one.”
Sisters360 rolls into its UK tour from March to June 2026, bringing with it a joyful story of determination, sisterhood and daring to dream big. The play is written by award-winning playwright Asif Khan, known for work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Arcola Theatre, and is produced by Turtle Key Arts.
At the heart of the story are step-sisters Fatima and Salima, played by Sara Abanur and Farah Ashraf. The two girls are a dedicated skateboarding duo from Bradford who dream of winning the Tiny is Mighty competition and following in the footsteps of Olympic skateboard star Sky Brown. But life, as Grace knows well, rarely runs in a straight line. When their parents begin discussing separation and the possibility of living in different cities, the sisters face the fear of being torn apart. Through it all, their love of skateboarding becomes the thing that keeps them grounded and rolling forward together.
What makes the story even more special is that it is rooted in real life. The play draws inspiration from the “Hijabi Sisters” of Hull – Layna, Maysa and Amaya – whose passion for skateboarding while wearing hijabs captured national media attention. Their story inspired Asif Khan to write a show that reflects the reality of British Muslim girls growing up today, while celebrating confidence, identity and ambition.
Theatre Village knows how powerful it is when young audiences see themselves represented on stage. Sisters360 does exactly that. It places hijab-wearing girls right at the centre of the story as funny, determined heroes of their own adventure.
As Khan has explained, growing up without seeing people like himself represented on television or stage left a mark. Writing Sisters360 was his way of ensuring the next generation sees themselves reflected in stories that celebrate their identity and their dreams.
The production has been created with authenticity in mind. Costume designer Erin C Guan ensures the hijab is represented naturally as part of the characters’ identities, while the show captures the energy of youth culture and the thrill of skateboarding.
Grace reckons this is exactly the kind of story family theatre needs more of. A bit of heart, a bit of humour, and a reminder that sometimes the most inspiring stories come from ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
And if those stories happen to come from Yorkshire? Well, that just makes Grace all the more proud.
Sisters360 tours the UK from 20 March to 27 June 2026.
Sisters360 UK Tour Dates
20–21 March 2026
Half Moon Young People’s Theatre
43 White Horse Road, London E1 0ND
https://boxoffice.halfmoon.org.uk/
28 March 2026
Midlands Art Centre
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH
https://macbirmingham.co.uk/events/sisters-360
31 March 2026
Artsdepot – Studio Theatre
5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12 0GA
https://www.artsdepot.co.uk/event/sisters-360/
2 April 2026
The Curve
William Street, Slough SL1 1XY
https://curvevenue.uk/events/sisters360
4 April 2026
Derby Theatre
15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby DE1 2NF
https://derbytheatre.co.uk/event/sisters-360/
7 April 2026
New Wolsey Theatre
Civic Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2AS
https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/events/sisters-360/
9 April 2026
Greenwich Theatre
Crooms Hill, London SE10 8ES
https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/sisters360/
10 April 2026
Octagon Theatre
Howell Croft South, Bolton BL1 1SB
https://octagonbolton.co.uk/events/sisters-360
11 April 2026
Connaught Theatre Studio
Union Place, Worthing BN11 1LG
https://wtm.uk/events/sisters360/
14 April 2026
Waterside Arts
1 Waterside, Sale, Manchester M33 7ZF
https://watersidearts.org/events/sisters360/
17 April 2026
Lincoln Arts Centre
Brayford Pool, University of Lincoln LN6 7TS
https://lincolnartscentre.co.uk/event/sisters360/
18 April 2026
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Queen’s Street, Huddersfield HD1 2SP
https://www.thelbt.org/what-s-on/family/sisters-360/
22–23 April 2026
Belgrade Theatre
Belgrade Square, Corporation Street, Coventry CV1 1GS
https://www.belgrade.co.uk/events/sisters-360/
25 April 2026
Corn Exchange Newbury
Market Place, Newbury RG14 5BD
https://cornexchangenew.com/events/sisters360
26 April 2026
Hat Factory Arts Centre
Bute Street, Luton LU1 2EY
https://www.culturetrust.com/whats-on/sisters-360
23 May 2026
Warwick Arts Centre
University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7FD
https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/qOB-sisters360/
24 May 2026
Attenborough Arts Centre
University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA
https://attenborougharts.com/whats-on/
27 May 2026
Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre
Raby Road, Hartlepool TS24 8AH
https://www.culturehartlepool.com/town-hall-theatre/whats-on/
29 May 2026
Mercury Theatre
Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO1 1PT
https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/whats-on/
6 June 2026
Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Chantry Road, Norwich NR2 1RL
https://norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/sisters360/
20 June 2026
Start of the Line Festival
Morden Park, London SM4 5QU
https://www.seetickets.com/event/start-of-the-line-festival/morden-park/3532417
21 June 2026
Migration Matters Festival
Sheffield City Centre
https://www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk/
27 June 2026
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Aberystwyth University, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth SY23 3DE
https://aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/event/sisters-360/
Running time: 60 minutes (no interval)
Age guidance: 8–12
Cast
Sara Abanur
Farah Ashraf
Creative Team
Writer – Asif Khan
Director – Ameera Conrad
Set and Costume Design – Erin C Guan
Composer – Holly Khan
Producer – Turtle Key Arts
Grace folded the press release neatly and tucked it back into her satchel. “A proper Yorkshire story,” she said with a grin. “Skateboards, sisterhood, and girls from Hull showing the world what they’re made of. That’ll do nicely.”
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