AND HERE I AM

Original Producer Developing Artists

By Hassan Abdulrazzak

Based on the life and performed by Ahmed Tobasi

Combining fact and fantasy, tragedy and comedy, And Here I Am is a powerful and poignant Palestinian coming-of-age story by award-winning writer Hassan Abdulrazzak.

Based on the life of actor Ahmed Tobasi, we follow his epic voyage from the alleyways of Jenin Refugee Camp to Israeli prison, from resistance fighter to artist, and from life as a refugee in Palestine to Norway and back again.

Spanning the first and second intifada, the play provides a deeply personal perspective on the impact of war, displacement, and the search for identity. As once again, the Israeli army invades Jenin Refugee Camp, And Here I Am is both a powerful tale from the past and an urgent story of the present.

GLOBAL TOUR

And Here I Am has been toured globally. Performances have included across Palestine, the UK, France, and Norway and at D-CAF Festival Cairo, HIFA Zimbabwe, Moment Festival Slovenia, Arts Festival UAE, World Culture Festival Karachi, and the Sharm El Sheikh monodrama festival, winning the award for best production.

TEAM

Written by Hassan Abdulrazzak

Based on the life and Performed by Ahmed Tobasi

Directed by Zoe Lafferty

Set Design by Sarah Beaton

Lighting Design by Andy Purve & Jess Bernberg

Sound Designer by Max Pappenheim

Movement Director by Lanre Malaolu

Translation by Eyas Younis

Original Producer Developing Artists,

Currently Produced by Artists On The Frontline

Produced in Europe by Sens Interdits

Associate Producer in Norway Sara Karoline

Poster Design by Target Live

Photos by Oliver King

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