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