Opening Night: A Grain of Sand حبة رمل (exclusive mixed-media live performance)
London Palestine Film Festival
One-woman show based on real events in Gaza. Performed by Sarah Agha, written and directed by Elias Matar, commissioned by London Palestine Film Festival.
In a land where every grain of sand tells a story, Renad, a young Gazan girl, searches for hope amidst shifting sands as her world collapses around her. Armed with only her imagination, she navigates the terrain between life, death, and rebirth. Her quest echoes the lived experience of many people in Palestine and beyond. Will she uncover what she seeks, and what will the sands of Gaza reveal or conceal along her path?
Sarah Agha is an actress, broadcaster, and writer. She has performed at The Globe Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Elias Matar is a director, playwright, and performer. Inspired by his Arab heritage, he adapts myths and stories from Palestine and the wider Middle East into contemporary narratives.
Followed by a conversation with Sarah Agha and Elias Matar.
Running time: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including the on-stage conversation
Age guidance: 10+
This production includes themes of war, trauma and distress.
Ticket prices
Students £11
Unwaged £11
Over 60s £11
Under 18s £6
Wheelchair spaces, free companion seats may now be booked online.
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Booking fees
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Cinema 1
Location
Barbican Cinema 1 is located within the main Barbican building on Level -2. Head to Level G and walk towards the Lakeside Terrace where you’ll find stairs and lifts to take you down to the venue floor.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Level access from the Pit floor foyer only to the two boxes (see Mobility below). All other seats lead off stepped aisles.
Mobility
Two boxes at the rear of the auditorium each have space for one wheelchair user and a companion. Please book early and ask for these seats.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking, to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
There is an induction loop in the auditorium. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
