Hakawatis - Globe
Share in the unifying power of storytelling as ancient tales are reclaimed, rewritten and reimagined for Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights in our candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Hakawati /hakəˈwɑːti/. Noun: Storyteller. From the Arabic terms hekaye meaning story and haki meaning to talk.
A tyrant revenges his wife’s infidelity by wedding, bedding and beheading a new bride every day. Years later, only five brides-in-waiting remain.
These women are unapologetic, and united in their fight to keep themselves – and the whole of womankind – alive. They’ve got other ideas for their future, and it starts with a story…
This fearless new play, a co-production with Tamasha Theatre Company, is directed by their Artistic Director, Pooja Ghai (Lotus Beauty, Hampstead, Lions and Tigers, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse) and written by Globe Resident Writer Hannah Khalil (The Fir Tree, Henry VIII, Globe), with contributions from Hanan al-Shaykh, Suhayla El-Bushra and Sara Shaarawi.
Access Performances: Relaxed Performances: Wednesday 21 December 2022 7.30pm, Saturday 7 January 2023 2.00pm. Captioned Performances: Saturday 7 January 2023 2.00pm, Monday 9 January 2023 7.30pm, Wednesday 11 January 2023 7.30pm. Audio-described: Saturday 17 December 2022 2.00pm, Friday 13 January 2023 7.30pm.Important COVID-19 information
Covid safety
This venue has additional Covid-19 safety measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of the staff, performers, and guests.
Important Information
Contain adult themes that some children may find upsetting
Due to the intimate nature of the theatre, we may be unable to admit latecomers so please arrive in plenty of time before the performance.
Important COVID-19 information
Covid safety
This venue has additional Covid-19 safety measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of the staff, performers, and guests.
Age Restrictions
Contain adult themes that some children may find upsetting
Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 14th January 2023.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
2.00pm
Tue
-
Wed
Thu
7.30pm
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
7.30pm
2.00pm
Sun
-
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Details
Nearest rail: Blackfriars, London Bridge Or Waterloo
Tube lines: Jubilee And Northern
Nearest tube: London Bridge Or Southwark
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Bar
Toilets
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Hakawatis - Globe
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Bankside, London
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