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.
Creative Team 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
Important information
Age guideline:
14+
Post Show Talk – Tue 17 Mar
Sensory notice & content warnings
Includes themes of war, trauma and distress.
Please note – most of our productions feature flashing lights and loud sounds.
Written and Directed by Elias Mattar
Performed and Co-Devised by Sarah Agha
Commissioned by 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.
★★★★★
“A performance of breathtaking power and nuance.”
Good News Liverpool
Concession Information
Member Concession
Members (non-priority period)
5% off Price Band A on all performances
Members (priority period)
10% off Price Band A on all performances
Corporate Members
£6.00 off Price Band A on all performances
Groups & Schools Concession
Groups Concession (10-19)
£4.00 off Price Band A on all performances, +1 complimentary ticket for groups bookings of 20 or more. For 20+ tickets please email your requests to group.sales@theatreroyal.com
Schools Concession (10+)
£10.00 tickets on Price Band A–B on all performances, +1 complimentary teacher ticket for 10 pupils booked.
Multibuy Concession
Multibuy Members
3+ productions 15% off Price Band A on all performances.
5+ productions 25% off Price Band A on all performances.
Standard Multibuy (Non Members)
3+ productions 10% off Price Band A on all performances.
5+ productions 20% off Price Band A on all performances.
