Tales of a City by the Sea
“A unique and poetic journey exploring the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges in the besieged and war torn Gaza strip. Jomana, a woman from the Shati refugee camp falls in love with Rami, an American Palestinian doctor on a humanitarian mission. Can their love transcend closed borders, falling bombs and high prison walls?
Performed at La Mama Courthouse, Carlton, Melbourne
Written by Samah Sabawi
Original direction by Lech Mackiewicz
2016 remount direction by Wahibe Moussa
Performed by Helana Sawires, Osamah Sami, Emina Ashman, Reece Vella, Alex Pinder, Rebecca Morton, Cara Whitehouse, Aseel Tayah and Ubaldino Mantelli
Set design by Lara Week
Lighting design by Shane Grant
Sound design by Khaled Sabsabi
Sound Mixer: Max Schollar-Root
Assistant Stage Manager: James Crafti
Production/ Stage Manager: Hayley Fox
Produced by Samah Sabawi, Daniel Clarke and Lara Week