Continuing its focus on new work and our commitment to giving voice to women, in 2017 Palindrome Productions presented three new short plays, based on work by Afghan women journalists from the Sahar Speaks programme at Theatre 503.

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These brave new works reflect on daily life for women in Afghanistan, including their struggles and triumphs, from dressing as a boy in order to go to school and have an education, to forced marriage as a child. 

 

Each performance featured an AfterWords: A Post-Performance discussion with a panel of specialists on Afghanistan.

 

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Cast & Creatives

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Playwrights: Sonali Bhattacharyya, Yasmin Joseph, Aisha Zia

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Artistic Director: Lesley Ferris

 

Directors: Jennifer Bakst, Rachel Valentine Smith, Robyn Winfield-Smith

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Actors: Mona Khallili, Rasheeda Ali, Annice Boparai, Gehane Strehler, Nigarish Khan

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Costume: Valerie Keneko Lucas

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Sound Design: Ellie Isherwood

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Producer: Kate Sawyer

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