An evening of testimonies reflecting upon the resilience of Palestinians in Gaza accompanied by traditional Arabic music and a visual score.
An evening reflecting upon the resilience of Palestinians in Gaza, including extracts from the diaries of writers Nahil Mohana, Sondos Sabra, Ala'a Obaid and Atef Abu Saif. Presented by Comma Press, this is a performance of testimonies from people experiencing what Amnesty International has called 'alarming signs of genocide'.
Diary entries will be accompanied by traditional Arabic music performed by Ahmed Adnan and a visual score by Gazan filmmaker Hossam Abo Shamallah.
The show features performances by Nabil Elouahabi (Trigger Point, Blue Lights), Maxine Peake (Keeping Rosy, The Falling), Yusra Warsama (Castle Rock, Deliver Me), and poet Hind Shoufani.
Voices of Resilience has previously been hosted at HOME Manchester and at Edinburgh International Book Festival this summer.
Comma Press is a not-for-profit publisher focussed on short fiction and will donate net proceeds of this event to the event’s writers and contributors, who are based in Gaza. They published Don’t Look Left: A Diary of Genocide in Mar 2024.
Running time: 90 minutes, no interval
There will be a panel discussion following the event. Free to same day ticket holders.
Performed in English with some Arabic words and phrases used.
Age guidance: 16+
This event contains descriptions of violence and references to war, death and displacement.
For more information, visit our Content Advice and Resources page.
Post-show panel discussion
Sat 14 Sep, 8.30pm
This event will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Basma Ghalayini, Omar Robert Hamilton, Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi, and Hind Shoufani. Chaired by Ra Page. Free to same-day ticket holders.
Image (c) Nuala Shaar
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Cinema 1
Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Level access from the Pit floor foyer only to the two boxes (see Mobility below). All other seats lead off stepped aisles.
Mobility
Two boxes at the rear of the auditorium each have space for one wheelchair user and a companion. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the auditorium. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
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