Hagar: War Mother

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Theatre (true-life, solo show)

  • Venue 39
    theSpace on the Mile - Space 2
  • 14:20
  • Aug 9-10
  • 45 minutes
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: Canada
  • Group: Amena Shehab / Alma Theatre / Mistletoe & Gorse Productions
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 18 months

Description

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. 'A heartbreaking story, beautifully told' ****½ (Edmonton Journal).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: If not taking the lift it is 14 steps into the space.

    • Wheelchair access type: Platform Lift

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

James Gordon 160 days ago

A viscerally powerful solo performance, urgently relevant. Often understated, which makes the cries of anguish, outrage, etc all the more telling. A highly effective soundtrack too, of Arabic music and war sounds, which, chillingly, become mere background noise as one grows used to them. The end is devastating but not final. I'm left wondering what happens next.

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Imogen Bendall 162 days ago

Devastatingly brilliant! A truly thought provoking performance that painfully reflects the world we live in. Amena is utterly mesmerizing. A great congratulations to the whole Hagar team!

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tiggy bayley 162 days ago

An absolutely beautiful and heartstring tugging piece. It really makes you think and it's so artfully told. A must see at fringe this year!

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Broadway Baby (5/5 stars) 161 days ago

An achingly emotional tour-de-force

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