Penguin
Full of humour and beauty, Hamzeh Al Hussien's extraordinary story Penguin takes you on a personal tour of the places he knows best.
About Penguin
Recommended Age Guide 12+ | Contains audience interaction, stories about being displaced due to war, refugee camps and ableism (disability discrimination).
SCOTTISH PREMIERE
Be proud. Be who you are. Be more penguin.
Here’s what you need to know… I am Hamzeh. My favourite shisha flavour is double apple. I love dancing.
Here’s what’s going to happen… There will be loud music. A wedding. My first time on a plane. A lot of moonlight. This is the story of my life (so far). People have a lot of questions. The answer is ‘Yes. I can do anything’.
Full of humour and beauty, Hamzeh Al Hussien’s extraordinary story takes you on a personal tour of the places he knows best. His village in the Syrian mountains, Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan, Gateshead and inside his mind: a place full of music, dancing, fantasies and marbles. Hamzeh invites the audience to be his childhood friends, to hold up the moon to light his way, and into his dreams, brushing the dust from his clothes…and taking the stage.
‘Uplifting tale of finding self-acceptance and joy.’ ★★★★ The Stage
Written by HAMZEH AL HUSSIEN and AMY GOLDING
Directed by AMY GOLDING
Movement Director NADIA IFTKHAR
Dramaturg LINDSAY RODDEN
Set and Costume Design JIDA AKIL
Sound Design HAMZA ARNAOUT
Lighting and AV Design SIMON COLE
Stage Manager ANDREA SCRIMSHAW
Production Manager RACHEL GLOVER
Producer STEPH CONNELL
Supported by Arts Council England
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