Productions

The play follows Sharif, a queer Palestinian man forced to flee the West Bank after being outed. Seeking safety in Israel, a place that represents both refuge and threat, he must navigate an unforgiving system while trying to hold onto his identity and truth. Inspired by real testimonies, the piece moves between memory and present-day storytelling to explore themes of resilience and belonging.

Told through a series of interwoven flashbacks and present-day scenes, the play brings to life the struggle for survival, the longing for love, and the quiet courage it takes to endure in the face of constant danger. Based on real testimonies, Sharif shines a rare light on the lives of LGBTQ+ Palestinians living under occupation. It is a heartbreaking, urgent, and ultimately hopeful call for empathy, justice, and human dignity.

The play was written by Israeli playwright Tomer Aldubi, who worked closely with a Palestinian dramaturg to ensure an authentic representation of the story and narrative. Performed in English with interwoven Arabic and Hebrew, the play offers an intimate, human perspective on lives too often flattened by politics.