TAHA Play In Toronto
For the first time, the The Toronto Palestine Film Festival is thrilled to bring live theatre all the way from Palestine – the internationally acclaimed, TAHA - The play by Amer Hlehel!
TAHA is based on the story of the celebrated Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali. His poetry tells of the experience of Palestinian refugees; his story parallels the story of Palestinians who remained in their homeland after 1948. This is not a play about the tragedy of a poet, but rather about the triumph of his life. What makes the story of Taha Muhammad Ali so unique and special is that it is the tale of a poet that did not for one moment stop loving.
Taha, originally an Arabic play, will be performed in English by Amer Hlehel with poetry in Arabic with English subtitles.
“Amer Hlehel TAHA is a dramatic & lyrical tour de force. Hlehel's epic account of Taha Muhammad Ali's coming of age and coming to poetry against all odds is a delight for the mind and nourishment for the heart.”
2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner AYAD AKHTAR
TAHA has toured the world, with performances in the U.K., Europe the U.S., Australia, Jordan, Qatar, and Palestine. Now it’s time for Toronto to experience the inspiring story of Taha Mohammed Ali in commemoration of the 70th Nakba.
TPFF hosted 3 shows in Toronto from May 11th, 2018 - May 12th, 2018. All shows take place at Berkeley Street Theatre.
Credits:
Written and Performed by Amer Hlehel
Translation and Direction: Amir Nizar Zuabi
Design: Ashraf Hanna Music: Habib Shehadeh Hanna Lighting: Muaz Al Jubeh
Production Manager: Khawla Ibraheem
Produced by: Toronto Palestine Film Festival (TPFF) and Qadita Productions