New play about war in Gaza is leaving audiences stunned

A Knock on the Roof by Khawla Ibraheem, now playing at the Royal Court Theatre

The new play about obsession, survival and everyday life in Gaza is gripping audiences at the theatre which is known for its work supporting new writers.

Tickets for the show, which runs from February 21 to March 8 start from just £15 and are available to book now on the theatre's website HERE.

Khawla Ibraheem is a Syrian-Palestinian writer, director and performer from Israeli-occupied, annexed Golan Heights.

The one-woman-show follows Mariam, played by Ibraheem, a young mother training to survive an Israeli bombing in Gaza.

The 85-minute show, named after the Israeli military’s practice of 'roof knocking' - in which residents are notified by a warning bomb that they have just five to 15 minutes to evacuate before a larger missile flattens their homes - first opened at New York Theatre Workshop before transferring to the Royal Court Theatre.

The poignant show is directed and developed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler (What the Constitution Means to Me).

A Knock on the Roof by Khawla Ibraheem has received rave reviews so far with The Scotsman hailing Ibraheem's 'Stunning, funny and heartbreaking solo performance'.

Book now to make sure you don't miss your chance to see this engaging and thought-provoking new play.