What is a revolution if you can’t dance! A powerful tale of freedom, resilience, and unbreakable female friendships.
Arcola’s co-founder Leyla Nazli (Mare Rider) adapts Ece Temelkuran’s wonderful celebrated novel Women Who Blow on Knots for the stage, presenting a powerful tale of freedom, resilience, and unbreakable female friendships.
Set against the backdrop of the Arab Spring, we follow the journey of four remarkable women on a road trip starting from Tunisia through Libya and Egypt to Lebanon. Madame Lilla, a mysterious and glamorous chameleon, takes charge and leads revolutionaries Maryam and Amira; and Eve, a Turkish journalist, headfirst through an adventurous journey that changes the course of their lives.
As they traverse North Africa to the Middle East in a classic Cadillac, these women confront their pasts and form indestructible bonds, undeterred by the socio-political turmoil around them. This powerful adaptation celebrates the indomitable spirit of women who dare to unravel the knots of their destinies and weave new futures.
Listings
Women Who Blow On Knots: 24 October – 23 November 2024
Arcola Theatre, 24 Ashwin Street, Dalston, London E8 3DL.
Tickets: Book Tickets - Arcola Theatre
Further Information: Women Who Blow On Knots - Arcola Theatre