A Knock on the Roof by Khawla Ibraheem

21 February '25 at 11:25 am - 8 March '25 at 11:25 am

‘The readier you are, the better chance of survival you have’

Pack Bag. Set timer. Run. Repeat.

Mariam knows the army often drops small warning bombs – a knock on the roof – giving tenants in Gaza 5-15 minutes to evacuate before their home is destroyed.

With dry wit and determination, Mariam meticulously rehearses for the run of her life, deliberating what – and who- she can take with her.

Written by and starring Khawla Ibraheem, this unforgettable new play about obsession, survival and everyday life in Gaza is directed and developed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler (What the Constitution Means to Me), coming to the Royal Court direct from an Off-Broadway run at New York Theatre Workshop.

★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Stunning, funny and heartbreaking solo performance’ The Scotsman
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Gently compelling’ The Stage
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Devastating and essential’ Fest Mag

Fri 21 Feb – Sat 08 Mar
Tickets from £15

Venue

Royal Court Theatre

ROYAL COURT THEATRE Sloane Square London SW1W 8AS

Organiser

Royal Court Theatre/piece by piece productions

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