Unity Theatre
£15
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Good Chance presents…
A Grain of Sand حبة رمل
By Elias Matar
Commissioned by London Palestine Film Festival
Supported by Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
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.
Suitable for ages 14+
Venue:
Unity Theatre, 1 Hope Pl, Liverpool L1 9BG
“This grounding in testimony lends the narrative an unflinching authenticity, giving Palestinians a powerful platform to speak their truths through art.” – Strand Magazine, ‘A Grain of Sand’ Review: An Ode To The Children Of Gaza
Creative Team:
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: Sarah Agha
Dramaturgy: Joe Murphy and Joe Roberston
Composer and Sound Designer: Nick Powell
For London Palestine Film Festival 2024 premiere:
Script Editor: Alexandra Kalisperas
Digital Artist: Jamal Masarwa
Projection Designer: TBC
Lighting Designer: TBC
Stage Manager: TBC