For a Palestinian
Bristol Old Vic (2022), Camden People’s Theatre (2022)
Written by: Bilal Hasna & Aaron Kilercioglu
Performed by: Bilal Hasna
Directed by: Aaron Kilercioglu
Produced by: WoLaboratory, Alistair Wilkinson
Lighting Design: Ros Chase
Sound Design: Holly Khan
Set Design: Jida Akhil
Publicity Design: Ciaran Walsh
Co-writing and directing this critically acclaimed one-person show that enjoyed a sold out 4-week run in London and Bristol.
Bilal has always been obsessed with love stories. In this one-person show, he tells you his favourite – the true story of Palestinian poet and translator Wa’el Zuaiter. Join Bilal as he pieces together this untold story, and asks what it means to be a Palestinian in the West.
★★★★★
“A complex and radical exploration of the human condition”Everything Theatre
★★★★★
“I was blown away by For a Palestinian”
Pocket Size Theatre
West End Evenings
★★★★★
“Beautiful, yet heartbreaking.”
Rachel Reviewed
★★★★★
“Heartbreaking...delicately presented...inspiring”
The Reviews Hub
WhatsOnStage
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Bilal has always been obsessed with love stories. In this one-person show, he tells you his favourite – the true story of Palestinian poet and translator Wa’el Zuaiter. Join Bilal as he pieces together this untold story, and asks what it means to be a Palestinian in the West.
★★★★★
“A complex and radical exploration of the human condition”Everything Theatre★★★★★
“I was blown away by For a Palestinian”Pocket Size Theatre
★★★★★
“A strong piece of theatre that leaves a durable impression”West End Evenings
★★★★★
“Beautiful, yet heartbreaking.”Rachel Reviewed
★★★★★
“Heartbreaking...delicately presented...inspiring”
The Reviews Hub★★★★
“Compassionate and forceful”WhatsOnStage
