Written and performed by Khalid Abdalla
Directed by Omar Elerian
In this intricate and playful solo show, inspired by his involvement in the Egyptian revolution of 2011, and his experience of the counter-revolution that followed, actor and activist Khalid Abdalla (United 93, The Kite Runner, The Crown) takes us on a surprising journey into his own history, set against a cartography of seismic world events.
From the histories of colonialism and decolonisation; friendship and loss; protests and uprising against regimes across the world; to the violence in Gaza, Khalid brings together the personal and the political in an act of anti-biography that asks how we got here and how we find agency amidst the mazes of history.
Thursday 24 October
The Space of Freedom: Here and Now Post-Show Discussion
What challenges arise from the synergy between artistic expression and civic participation? Join us for an exploration of the opportunities for dialogue and the unique challenges Arab artists currently face, and how we can collectively overcome them.
Nowhere seeks to gently push closed doors and reveal the hidden spaces behind them, inviting the audience to sit and explore together as the narration unfolds.
These accompanying post-show events aim to extend that feeling of openness, creating a safe space for us to gather even after the performance ends. Here, we can linger a bit longer in these newly opened spaces and engage in meaningful conversations.
These conversations will feature hosted panels curated by the lead artist, Khalid Abdalla, in collaboration with the Palestinian Festival of Literature. Guests, hosts and running time of the event will be announced at a later date.
Commissioned by Fuel. Supported by Arts Council England and CVC.