International Playwrights: A Genesis Project

I Come From There: New Plays From the Arab World ( Archived )

14 November - 15 November 2008

Jerwood Theatre Upstairs

All productions

A TRIBUTE TO MAHMOUD DARWISH

Thursday, 13 November, 5pm

A celebration of the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish, one of the most acclaimed contemporary poets in the Arab world, with readings in Arabic and English by the playwrights and other artists involved in the project.

PANEL DISCUSSION: New Plays from the Arab World

Saturday, 15 November, 4.30pm

A forum led by playwright David Greig with all seven writers featured in the week, and the writers and directors involved in the Royal Court’s work in the region. The discussion will be followed by free refreshments in the Balcony Bar.

To book either event, please call the Box Office on 020 7565 5000.

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