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Written By Dr Ria Meera Munshi

16 April 2025

Wednesday 16th April 2025: 8.10am

“The idea of Sue & Sita was conceived during the first lockdown”

Scrolling back to September 2021 always brings a smile to my face 😄. It was a time when Ri Ri’s Dance Academy and I, Ria Meera Munshi, were proudly featured in the Manchester Evening News 📰 for our children’s touring theatre production, 🌈 Sue & Sita 🎊 The article captured an incredible journey, and I’m delighted to share some reflections about that special time.

The concept of Sue & Sita was born during the first lockdown—a period that was challenging for so many, including myself 💭. It was through countless Zoom meetings 💻 with the wonderful Louise Wallwein MBE that the idea truly came to life 🌟. Those creative brainstorming sessions weren’t just about crafting an engaging theatre production; they were a lifeline that helped me unlock my creativity 🎨 and nurture my mental health during a very isolating time 🧠💕

The story behind Sue & Sita felt close to my heart ❤️, and the production blossomed into something that brought joy, laughter 😂, and important messages 📖 to children across the region. As someone who was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year 🏆 in 2013 and received the Pride in Hyde award 🏅 in 2019, moments like this remind me why I do what I do. Creativity has always been my driving force 🚀, and seeing Sue & Sita come to life was nothing short of magical ✨

One of my quotes from the Manchester Evening News (MEN) article still resonates with me every time one of my plays goes on tour; reminding me of how far I have come:

“Now that Sue & Sita is going on tour, it feels surreal, because during lockdown, it was fully under lock and key and we didn’t know what would happen in the future. So now, seeing the show come to life, it’s really exciting!”

If you want to read the full Manchester Evening News article and dive into the details of our journey, you can find it here or explore another feature about the production here. Let me know what you think—Sue & Sita is a project I’ll always hold close to my heart 💖🌟

Lots of love,

A decade ago today, I received confirmation of my role as a Keynote Speaker at Europe’s largest Business Show, The Business Show —an unforgettable milestone in my journey. Sharing the stage with Piers Linney from Dragon’s Den 📺 was an honour, and little did I know it would ignite a lifelong passion for public speaking and interactive talks.

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Today, on this late Monday afternoon, as I sit and reflect on my journey, a truly unforgettable moment springs to mind—March 2019 🗓️✨. That was the month when I, Dr Ria Meera Munshi, had the incredible honour of being featured in the inspiring book 100 Women Stories by Gulnaz Brennan 💕🙌. This phenomenal collection celebrates the achievements of 100 extraordinary women from diverse backgrounds 🌏🌈—and I had the privilege of being part of it! 🥰💐

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