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.
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
Age guidance: 14+
Trigger warning: This production includes themes of war, trauma and distress.
Post Show Q&A
There will be a 30 minute Q&A session after the show on Friday 20 March.
Credits
Playwright & Director: Elias Matar
Performer & Co-Deviser: Sarah Agha
Dramaturgy: Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson
Set and Costume Designer: Natalie Pryce
Composer and Sound Designer: Nick Powell
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
