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Tales of a City by the Sea with Michael Cathcart on RN
In Samah Sabawi’s play, Tales of a City by the Sea, lovers struggle to stay together in war-torn Gaza. To buy tickets or purchase the script click here
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SBS: Palestinian play to remain on school curriculum
Calls for a controversial play depicting life in Gaza to be removed from the Victorian school curriculum have been rejected by the state government.
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Sabawi and Moussa speak theatre and controversy on SmartArts 3RRR
"It is very rare that independent theatre is talked about in the Victorian Parliament" … Continue reading →
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Review Tales of a City by the Sea
It’s the quality of story presented here, or perhaps the resonance it holds that truly defines this performance. Set amidst the conflict in Gaza, a world that for many Australians would seem far away,...
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Stage Whispers: This is a work that all creative artists, cast and La Mama...
By Suzanne Sandow An excellent ensemble of multicultural performers work closely collectively to draw together and express the story of star crossed lovers who are both, perhaps a little surprisingly,...
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Interview Samah Sabawi on Radio Adelaide
Samah Sabawi, writer of Tales of a City by the Sea, has written a play that delves into the lives of people in Gaza. The production was assembled by a very culturally diverse team which focuses on the...
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Adelaide Theatre Guide Review of Tales of a City by the Sea: A gripping piece...
Tony Busch Adelaide Theatre Guide June 11, 2016 This is a tale of conflict and survival told principally through the stories of two couples during the 2008 Gaza war. Jomana (Helen Sawires) is a...
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Tales of a City by the Sea is poetically beautiful, discerning and honest in...
David O’Brien The Barefoot Review Where there is a wall, there is also a city its inhabitants call home in the sacred and emotional way expected of communities deeply attached to their history and...
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Interview with Samah Sabawi “This Palestinian did not stand alone”
Samah Sabawi talks to Radio Adelaide about the play, the controversy, the overwhelming support and on being a Palestinian Australian writer.
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Weekend Note Review: a poetic story of resilience
by Julia Wakefield Following its sold out premiere Melbourne season in 2014, Tales of a City by the Sea opened at The Bakehouse Theatre this week. The author is Palestinian/Australian/Canadian writer...
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In Daily Review: Fine theatre well worth watching!
“Tales of a City by the Sea’ is a perceptive story that magnificently captures the drama of star-crossed lovers in the besieged Gaza strip.” Stephen Davenport In Daily – Adelaide’s independent news...
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Award winning author & actor Osamah Sami speaks about his role in Tales of a...
Interview with Iranian/Australian Writer & Actor Osamah Sami by Kyriaki Maragozidis. Originally broadcast 13/6/16 Live to Air on Voiceprint Arts, Three D Radio 93.7fm in South Australia. To...
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Tales of a City by the Sea: Malaysia 2017 Creative Team
In collaboration with KuAsh Theatre Malaysia, our award winning Australian production Tales of a City by the Sea is pleased to announce its first Malaysian tour January 2017. Our creatives come from...
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Experience the award winning play Tales of a City by the Sea at PKK Tuanku...
This award-winning script by Samah Sabawi will be staged by PKK Tuanku Bainun from 13th to 18th January 2017 – the Centre’s first production, and the first leg of the production’s international tour....
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Straits Times Review: Australian play about Gaza a ‘memorable production’
A story of love and two countries BY SUBHADRA DEVAN – 22 JANUARY 2017 @ 3:27 PM It’s the poetry in the language of Tales of A City By The Sea that ensnares your imagination as the play unfolds its…...
View ArticleOpinion: Vision of everyday life in Palestine too bleak for some
The Age June 2, 2016 Samah Sabawi “Our story resonates with refugees, ethnic minorities, asylum seekers and immigrants, who after each performance feel the need to thank us for finally reflecting their...
View ArticleDirectors’ Showcase: Tales of A City by the Sea in Toronto Dec 6, 7 & 8
Identity. Hope. Resilience. Tales of A City by the Sea is based on real-life experiences during the 2008-2009 Israeli bombardment of Gaza. It follows a long-distance love story, an illegal underground...
View ArticleExciting News Toronto: Gaza’s award winning love story is coming your way....
Tales of a City by the Sea is an award-winning play written by Samah Sabawi and directed by Rahaf Fasheh. It tells the story of two people who meet and fall in love in the besieged Gaza strip, woven...
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