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A Grain of Sand
20 March to 21 March
About A Grain of Sand
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 the 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
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
Post Show Q&A
There will be a 30-minute Q&A session after the show on Friday 20 March.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Standard – £16.00
Pay More – £20.00
Pay Less – £12.00
Dates & times:
Friday 20 to Saturday 21 March 2026 at 8.00pm
Running time:
1 hour
Age guidance:
14+
Content guidance:
This production includes themes of war, trauma and distress.
Photo credit – Amir Hussain Ibrahimi
About The North Wall Arts Centre
The North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre, a public art gallery, as well as studios for dance and drama.
The centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work.
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