Writing

SYNCOPATED

‘A rather deft allusion to the syncopation that occurs as two lives converge and displace each others’ rhythm.’ — The Stage

SYNCOPATED is the debut play by Varaidzo. First performed September, 2025 at Liverpool Playhouse Studio

Manny and The Baby

‘Bound together by music and talent and a sweeping backdrop of world history, it’s an uplifting ode to the power of family and enduring love.’ — The Stylist

Manny and the Baby is the debut novel by Varaidzo. Published April 11, 2024 by Scribe UK

Long Distance

‘A mind-bending tale of June who falls for May – the voice behind a social media account that seems to be transmitting four years ahead of its time’ — The Stylist.

Long Distance by Varaidzo is published in the anthology Who’s Loving You: Love Stories by Women of Colour. The collection is edited by Sareeta Domingo and published by Trapeze.

Bus Stop

‘Bus Stop’ by Varaidzo shortlisted for the Guardian 4th Estate BAME Prize 2018.

“An intriguing and imaginative portrait of a friendship between two girls on the brink of adulthood and an exploration of identity, sexuality and gender. The collision of reality and folklore delivers an unexpected and thought-provoking story from a striking and contemporary new voice.” - Elise Dillsworth on ‘Bus Stop’

‘Bus Stop’ is currently available to read on the 4th Estate website here.