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Nowhere
22 January to 24 January
About Nowhere
A Fuel production
Written and performed by Khalid Abdalla
Directed by Omar Elerian
“Welcome to Nowhere.
I’m going to share with you how I got here
And what ‘here’ actually means to me”.
In this intricate and playful solo show, inspired by his involvement in the Egyptian revolution of 2011, and his experience of the counter-revolution that followed, actor and activist Khalid Abdalla (United 93, The Kite Runner, The Crown) takes us on a surprising journey into his own history, set against a cartography of seismic world events.
From the histories of colonialism and decolonisation, friendship and loss, protests and uprising against regimes across the world, to the violence in Gaza following the events of 07 October 2023, Khalid brings together the personal and the political in an act of anti-biography that asks how we got here and how we find agency amidst the mazes of history.
Commissioned and produced by Fuel.
Funded by Arts Council England and CVC. Originally supported by Battersea Arts Centre.
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“An audacious and radical message for peace.”
The Guardian
“A triumph of modern theatre.”
The Reviews Hub
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £15.00
A £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members, schools, groups and access bookers.
Dates & times:
Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 January 2026
Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm, Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 35 minutes
Age guidance:
14+
Content guidance:
This show contains scenes of violence, strong language and distressing themes.
Warning:
This show contains flashing lights, haze and loud music.
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Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
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