The Bridge at Bush Theatre: Witty autobiographical solo show by Palestinian comedian

The Bridge at Bush Theatre: Witty autobiographical solo show by Palestinian comedian

Alaa Shehada builds humour from the disturbing tale of a journey across the bridge which provides the route out of the West Bank for Palestinians

The Bridge – Bush Theatre

“If we can’t laugh at misfortune, what else can we laugh at?” And laugh we did indeed. The Bridge is a play written and performed by Palestinian theatre-maker Alaa Shehada, co-written and directed by Sam Beale. It follows the story of its “hero”, Alaa, as he makes his way from the West Bank to Jordan, […]

The Bridge – Bush Theatre, London

Writers: Alaa Shehada and Sam Beale Director:  Sam Beale Writer and performer Alaa Shehada’s haunting coming-of-age comedy, The Horse of Jenin, sold out at the Bush Theatre at the beginning of the year. Now Shehada brings his latest one-man show, The Bridge, to the same venue, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe. The piece showcases the [...]

Review: The Bridge (Bush Theatre)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Comedy and historic tragedy intermingle in this moving story of one man's epic journey across a minute distance.

Review: 'The Bridge' at the Bush Theatre

Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada returns to the Bush Theatre with his latest play following his award-winning debut, ‘The Horse of Jenin’. The post ‘The Bridge’ review – Olive oil and occupation in Palestinian road trip play appeared first on Liam O'Dell.