Cast announced for Where There Is No Time at London’s Seven Dials Playhouse
Writer and Producer Mohammedally Hashemi is joined by Kerena Jagpal (Outnumbered Christmas Special (BBC), DI Ray (ITV)) playing the role of Nina and Milly Zero (Dotty Cotton on ‘EastEnders’ (BBC)) performing the part of Suzann.
Where There Is No Time is a story that addresses the cost of ambition alongside the struggle between heritage and commerce, asking what we are to sacrifice in order to achieve our goals?
This is the debut full length play from 26-year-old actor, writer and producer Mohammedally Hashemi, who has previously worked in short film and TV before moving into theatre.
Set against the sleek, high-pressure backdrop of a Mayfair atelier in 2025, Where There Is No Time is a visceral exploration of the cost of ambition in the modern fashion world.
The story follows Yusuf, a brilliant British Iranian-Yemeni designer, as he prepares for a career-defining autumn collection. Having recently partnered with Suzann, a pragmatic entrepreneur who saved his brand from bankruptcy, Yusuf finds himself at a crossroads. While Suzann pushes for commercial viability and controlled chaos, Yusuf’s muse and best friend Nina fights to protect the raw, political, and personal soul of his work.
Central to the narrative is the struggle between heritage and commerce. Yusuf’s designs are deeply rooted in his Yemeni Iranian identity and the memory of his late mother, symbolized by the unfinished Dress of Faith. The play examines whether one can achieve global success without sanitizing their cultural history.
As Suzann issues a ruthless ultimatum that threatens to sever Yusuf’s most vital personal bond, the play delves into the fragility of loyalty and the psychological toll of creative perfectionism. Where There Is No Time asks a haunting question for the modern age. In the pursuit of building a legacy brick by brick, what are we willing to leave on the cutting room floor?
Where There Is No Time will play at Seven Dials Playhouse, London from 17th – 28th March 2026.
For more information visit https://www.sevendialsplayhouse.co.uk/shows/where-there-is-no-time
