A Grain of Sand
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Thu 26 Mar19:45Theatre 2
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Fri 27 Mar19:45+ Q&ATheatre 2
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Sat 28 Mar19:45Theatre 2
Adapted from A Million Kites: Testimonies and Poems from the Children of Gaza by Leila Boukarim and Asaf Luzon
Renad, a young Gazan girl, embarks on a dangerous journey. Carrying only the echoes of her grandmother’s tales and the spark of her own imagination, she searches for her family and the ‘Anqaa’ - the mythical Palestinian Phoenix.
A Grain of Sand is a one-woman show that takes an intimate look at war through the eyes of a child, blending Palestinian folklore with real-life testimonies from children in contemporary Gaza. Renad’s story is one of resilience, hope and the right of children to be children.
Trigger warning: This production includes themes of war, trauma and distress.
Recommended age: 14+
Running time: 60 mins
Friends & Patrons Priority Booking: Mon 10 Nov
Member Priority Booking: Thu 13 Nov
General On Sale: Fri 14 Nov
“A performance of breathtaking power and nuance.” - ★★★★★
Credits
Commissioned by London Palestine Film Festival.
Supported by Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
Playwright and Director: Elias Matar
Verbatim Source: A Million Kites, a collection of poems and testimonies from the children of Gaza, compiled by Leila Boukarim and Asaf Luzon
Performer & Co-Deviser: Sarah Agha
Dramaturgy: Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson
Composer and Sound Designer: Nick Powell
Set and Costume Design: Natalie Pryce
Video Designer: Dan Light
Lighting Designer: Jonathan Chan
Production Manager: Kate Jones
Stage Manager: Joni-Ann Falconer
Gaza Voices Advisory Group: Aalia Kassab, Atta Khaled, Menna Hijazi, Shaker Abuijlan, Saleem Lubbad