In this intricate and playful solo show, inspired by his involve-ment in the Egyptian
revolution of 2011, and his experience of the counter-revolution that followed, actor and
activist Khalid Abdalla (United 93, The Kite Runner, The Crown) takes us on a surprising
journey into his own history, set against a carto-graphy of seismic world events.
From the histories of colonialism and decolonisation; friend-ship and loss; protests and
uprising against regimes across the world; to the violence in Gaza following the events

of October 7th 2023, Khalid brings together the personal and the political in an act of
anti-biography that asks how we got here and how we find agency amidst the mazes of
history.
Written & Performed by Khalid Abdalla
Directed by Omar Elerian
Set & Costume Designer: Ti Green
Choreographer: Omar Rajeh
Lighting Designer: Jackie Shemesh
Sound Designer: Panos Chountoulidis
Video Designer: Sarah Readman
Dramaturgy: Ruth Little
Writing Mentor: Chris Thorpe
Production Manager: Milorad Zakula
Company Stage Manager: Hannah Clare
Technical Stage Manager: Rachel Bowen
Commissioned & Produced By Fuel
Photo: Helen Murray
Originally Funded by Arts Council England & CVC.
Originally Supported by Battersea Arts Centre