FULL CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR: Where There Is No Time Writer and original cast member Mohammedally Hashemi is joined by Milly Zero and Kerena Jagpal

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?

The producers behind Where There Is No Time are delighted to announce the full cast joining Mohammedally. Kerena Jagpal (Outnumbered Christmas Special (BBC), DI Ray (ITV)) will be playing the role of Nina and Milly Zero (Dotty Cotton on ‘EastEnders’ (BBC)) will be performing the part of Suzann.

Running from 17^th – 28^th March at Seven Dials Playhouse, “Where There Is No Time” 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.

Co-produced by Sheyi Cole, whose credits as an actor include Steve McQueen’s Small Axe starring as Alex Wheatle, Amazon Prime’s Atlanta and Netflix’s Boxing Day and Beautiful Game, and directed by Hamza Ali, Dress of Faith will see Mohammedally Hashemi also starring as Yusuf in the production. Alessandro Babalola, co-chair of Soho Theatre and as an actor is known for Top Boy, Wrath of Man and Unforgotten completes the creative line-up as Dramaturg.

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?

Cast and Creatives

Mohammedally Hashemi – Yusuf as well as writer & producer 

Mohammedally Hashemi is a British-Iranian-Yemeni actor, writer, producer, and director. An Open Door alumnus with over half a decade of experience in film and theatre, his short Chocolate gained 130,000 views online, while Can Be and Do It For Her screened at BAFTA-qualifying festivals and internationally. Last year, his short experimental play Klara was staged at the Bush Theatre. Exploring themes of identity, grief, and dreams, he is currently developing his debut feature, and is in development talks for his original TV series with Disney+.

Milly Zero - Suzann

Milly Zero is an actor from South London. She trained at The BRIT School and with Open Door and NYT. She is best known for playing Dotty Cotton on ‘EastEnders’ (BBC) from 2019–2023, and for growing up on screen as co-lead Hannah in ‘All At Sea’ (CBBC). Her other TV credits include ‘Too Much’ (Netflix), ‘Doctors’ (BBC) and ‘Call the Midwife’ (BBC). She played the lead role of Kitty in BFI award-winning short ‘Better’, which premiered at the London Film Festival. Her theatre credits include ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (Stafford Gatehouse) and ‘Talking People’ (Bush Theatre).

Kerena Jagpal - Nina

Kerena Jagpal is an actress of Panjabi heritage, born and raised in Birmingham, and trained at The Oxford School of Drama. Her theatre credits include A Thousand Splendid Suns at Birmingham Rep, Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse, Community at Birmingham Rep, Drop The Dead Donkey with Hat Trick and Simon Friend Entertainment, Mismatch and Twitch with Sky Comedy Rep, and Circle Game at Southwark Playhouse. Her television credits include Outnumbered Christmas Special for BBC, DI Ray for ITV, and 3 Body Problem for Netflix. Her film credits include 100 Nights Of Hero with Erebus Pictures and Project Infinity. She has also appeared in the workshop production of The Ghost Of Thomas Kempe with the RSC.

Sheyi Cole - Producer

Stepping into his producing debut is Sheyi Cole, known for his roles in award-winning TV series, "Atlanta," Amazon Prime and Netflix feature films "Boxing Day" & “The Beautiful Game”. In 2023 he led Steven Soderbergh’s HBO limited series “Full Circle” and Steve McQueen's anthology, "Small Axe," which is the recipient of multiple BAFTA and Golden Globe award nominations. Sheyi is also a recipient of the Forbes 30 under 30 list." 

Hamza Ali - Director

Hamza is a director and movement practitioner. His practice combines movement analysis with psychological realism to create dynamic work with a rich inner life. A recipient of the Embassy Scholarship, he holds an MA in Movement: Directing and Teaching from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and training in puppetry, fight and intimacy. He is a resident artist at artsdepot and an NYT associate.

Alessandro Babalola - Dramaturg

Alessandro Babalola is an actor, writer, director, and co-chair at Soho Theatre. Widely known for starring in Top Boy, Wrath of Man (2021), The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024) and Unforgotten (2015).

Where There Is No Time will play at Seven Dials Playhouse, London from 17^th - 28^th March 2026. For more information visit: https://www.sevendialsplayhouse.co.uk/shows/where-there-is-no-time