Against a backdrop of conscription and homophobia, Khalid and Zayd take on a perilous and devastating journey to seek safety across the sea.
Based on real events, this intimate debut play explores two of life's hardest journeys - to self-acceptance, and to find a safe place to call home. Twenty-four year old playwright Amir Amaar draws on his life as a young gay man in Syria, and the experiences that shaped him as he travelled as a refugee to the UK.
This timely piece disrupts the dehumanisation of anti-refugee narratives, starkly contrasting right-wing media rhetoric with the distressing realities of crossing the border by boat.
Through a combination of flashbacks and real-time storytelling, Amaar shares a deeply personal story of love and leaving that will resonate across borders, and stay with you long after the curtain falls.
Venue Accessibility:Assistance Dogs WelcomeWheelchair AccessibleAccessible Toilet This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office. Age suitability: 16+ (Restriction)Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.
Content Warnings:
Strong Language Contains Haze/Smoke Effects Strobe Lights in Use Loud Noises References to Drug/Alcohol Misuse References to Sexual Abuse Depictions and references to Violence