- Ticket price:
- From: £16.50
- Running time:
- 80 mins (no interval)
- Age range:
- 14+
David Hare's dramatic account of his travels through Israel and Palestine in 1997, from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to Gaza and Ramallah, performed by Gary Hay.
Voices of Israel and Palestine.
The playwright was given unique access to a range of public and private figures, each with a different perspective on the region and its troubles.
The play’s central theme is the deep-rooted political and religious passions that cause some people to behave in a certain way. How can art capture those passions and reflect them in a meaningful way? Here is your answer.
Passionate and topical, this is a must-see performance of David Hare’s compelling drama, which lays bare the history, complexities and tensions of the region.
After the performance there will be a 10 min interval, followed by a a post-show Q&A with Gary Hay, lasting approx 30 mins.
This riveting, thoughtful monologue delivered with fluent ease by Gary Hay constantly throws up important, interesting participants in this historic tragedy... Everyone should see itBritish Theatre Guide
Actor Gary Hay provides excellent portrayals of the many voices. He is passionate, engaging... Hay shows no biases, just an even-handed delivery of a hard-hitting scriptFringe Review
It is a must-see performance, powerfully performed and as relevant today as it ever has beenThings She Saw
Gary Hay presents a must-see performance of David Hare’s compelling drama, which lays bare the history, complexities and tensions of the regionData Thistle
A deeply considered piece of political theatre rooted in direct testimony from across a fractured regionTicket Badger
Included in The 40 best shows to book at the Edinburgh festivals — chosen by criticsThe Times