Shireen Mula: Lesbian playwright who’s partner of Bridgerton’s “Queen Charlotte”
Ava White
Updated on April 07, 2026
Shireen Mula is a confident and exceptional woman who is not scared to stand up for what she believes in. Mula is openly gay and takes pride in her sexuality. She might not be as famous as her partner, Golda Rosheuvel, but she is just as tenacious as her.
Asides from her captivating catalogue of works, her relationship with the Bridgerton star, Rosheuvel has brought her further into the limelight. Since the character of “Queen Charlotte” was broadcast on screens, many fans have desired to know more about the face behind the role-play and who her partner is.
So, here is all you need to know about Shireen Mula, Golda Rosheuvel’s partner.
Shireen Mula biography
Shireen Mula hails from Galway, Ireland but grew up in Saudi Arabia. Mula’s rich cultural background reflects her diverse heritage as she is of both Irish and Mauritian descent. Although she spent the early days of her life in Saudi Arabia, she has embarked on an inspiring artistic journey in the world of theatre across the work, accumulating 12 years of experience.
Renowned for her innovation, Mula has excelled both as a playwright and a collaborative theatre-maker. Her creative ventures have transcended geographical boundaries, with significant contributions made in both London and international settings.
Mula has created captivating theatrical experiences that cater to audiences of all ages, thereby showcasing her ability to engage and inspire diverse communities. The playwright is known to write as hard as she loves her partner of 10 years. Her partner, actress Golda Rosheuvel, had sweet words of praise to say about her.
“It’s very very important that we have joy, even in the tough times.
“In the nine years that Shireen and I have been together, that has been the core element of us sticking together and working things out. I’m so grateful for Shireen because, from day one, she’s been strong enough to do that.”
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“Lover, you are my world. You came to bring me home. You cleaned and you packed and you sorted it all out when I was doing 2 shows,” Rosheuvel told Out Magazine in an interview.
Shireen Mula career
With a combined experience of 12 years in playwriting and theatre production, Mula has established herself as a seasoned professional. Her creative ventures have spanned diverse audiences in both London and international settings.
Notably, she actively participated in fostering cross-cultural cooperation between CloudBreak Theatre company in Kuala Lumpur and Soho Theatre in London.
Mula’s artistic prowess and her consistency over the years have brought her this far. She has worked as an associate artist at prestigious venues such as Ovalhouse in London and Nottle Theatre in South Korea.
Additionally, she was engaged as a playwright-on-attachment at the esteemed Royal Court Theatre in 2010.
Her notable works include The Rise & Fall, which was staged at Somerset House in 2017; Soon Until Forever, which was presented at Theatre503 in 2013; Same Same, which was jointly created by fanSHEN and Ovalhouse in 2011; and Nameless, which was performed at Arnolfini Theatre in 2010. Mula’s creative prowess extends to co-writing Why Is The Sky Blue? which premiered at Southwark Playhouse in 2018 and earned nominations for two Off West End Awards.
She also contributed to the creation and production of You Don’t Need a Big Song and Dance About It, which was performed at the Connections Festival at the National Theatre in 2021.
She penned an engaging and thought-provoking essay that became part of the esteemed 2022 Secret Cinema programme, further showcasing her multifaceted artistic abilities.
Shireen Mula catalogue
The books and plays that Mula has written include:
- Why Is The Sky Blue?
- 39 and Counting
- The Rise & Fall
- Same Same
- Nameless
- Soon Until Forever
Shireen Mula’s net worth
Mula’s net worth is not known, as of the time of writing this piece.
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Shireen Mula family
There is limited information that is publicly available about Mula’s nuclear family. What is, however, known about Mula’s personal life is her relationship with actress Golda Rosheuvel.
Shireen Mula and Golda Rosheuvel
Although Shireen Mula and Golda Rosheuvel are not legally married, they have been partners for over a decade.
Rosheuvel is a Guyanese-British actress who has made significant contributions to both theatre and television. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of “Queen Charlotte” in the Netflix series, Bridgerton (2020). Her dynamic performance as the enigmatic queen earned her praise and brought her international acclaim.
Before she starred in Bridgerton, Rosheuvel had graced the stage with her remarkable talent and showcased her versatility in a range of diverse roles. She has been involved in notable theatrical productions such as Porgy and Bess, Macbeth, The Winter’s Tale, Romeo and Juliet, Angels in America, Bad Girls: The Musical and Jesus Christ Superstar.
In 2018, Rosheuvel made waves by taking on the groundbreaking role of a lesbian version of “Othello” in Othello, offering a fresh and innovative interpretation of the iconic character.
Mula and Rosheuvel have a very beautiful love story as they share each other’s dreams and goals. Although Mula has never revealed that she is not ready to get married, her partner on their first date made it clear that she is not ready to get married.
Rosheuvel recalled: “I said to her, ‘If you ever ask me to marry you, I’ll say no’ … She was like, ‘Okay … this is our first date. I’ve just met you.’ I was like, ‘Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, so yeah, fine, fine, fine — but I’m just saying.'”
The playwright seems to have played her cards right because Rosheuvel, in recent times, has described marriage with the term ‘beautiful’.
She said: “We’ll see. I mean, you know, I don’t see myself with any other person,” she mused. We’ll take it!”
Fans have continued to praise their union considering how comfortable they are with their sexuality and how they have climbed the success ladder.
Rosheuvel revealed that Mula once said, “My partner always says, ‘The mere fact that you’re on the screen, the mere fact that you’re in ‘Bridgerton’ as a Black, you know, biracial, cisgender lesbian playing the first Black Queen of England … [the] fact that you’re there is an event.’ We don’t have to politicise it by going, ‘This is the reason why,’ or, you know, ‘Ooh, she’s there because …’ Just let them be. Let the stories be told. Let the faces be seen. You know?”
Shireen Mula age
Shireen Mula was born on December 11, 1970. She is currently 52 years old and will be 53 years old in 2023.
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