A crackling radio, warm bread, a revolution. A play by Sabrina Hafid and Laura Liu
Algeria, 1987- 18-year-old Mohammed carries his radio to the middle of the dirt road in his tiny village; the only spot with reception. The radio crackles as news of Algeria’s civil war fills the airwaves.
Walyalup, 2023- 25-year-old Sahra reluctantly sips her badly burnt oatmilk latte as she strolls along the beach. She would ask for a refund except she doesn’t want to inconvenience anyone. There are worse things in the world right now than badly burnt coffee, right?
Written and performed by Sabrina Hafid (Passing, Car Rides with Ahmed), and directed by Laura Liu (The Complete Show of Water Skiing), Not Far From the Tree is a semi-autobiographical storytelling experience that invites Boorloo audiences to break bread with a modern day Australian-Algerian family. A warm and gentle play about family, legacy and identity Lead Creative and performer: Sabrina Hafid Director: Laura Liu Producer: Sam Hortin Marketing: Dureshawar Khan Sound Design: Kieron Alford Dramaturge: Moya Thomas Set Design: Nikita Bernardo Lighting Design: Katrina Johnson Stage Manager: Ari Rahim
Special thanks to The Blue Room Theatre, Hamid Hafid, Mahdia Hafid and Malak Hafid