Hagar: War Mother (Edinburgh Fringe Preview)

Written by Aksam Alyousef, performed by Amena Shehab, produced by Joanna Blundell
Mistletoe & Gorse Productions / Alma TheatreCanada/UK

One woman’s odyssey to escape Syria’s brutal war with her son, who should be having his first birthday party. Hagar’s a dreamer, but she never dreamt she’d be a refugee. Now she’s negotiating with smugglers and betrayed by friends, but the warmongers won’t stop this mother. A passionate story of fighting for a better future, whatever the cost.

Written by Aksam Alyousef. Performed by Amena Shehab, a Palestinian-Syrian-Canadian, a refugee twice over. Nominated for Outstanding Fringe Performance, Drama, in Theatre Alberta’s Sterling Awards 2020. Produced by Joanna Blundell. 

The show is an Edinburgh Fringe Preview

‘A heartbreaking story, beautifully told ’ ★★★★½ Edmonton Journal

Show duration: Approx. 50 mins. No interval.

Warnings and additional info: 14+, contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of a sexual nature, strong language/swearing

Ticket: £10
Saturday 20 July 2024 - 5pm