Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

大象传媒 World Drama

Seven Arab writers collaborated to make 'Al Amwaj' (The Waves) for 大象传媒 World Drama. Starring Nadim Sawalha and Sirine Saba. Dramaturged by Nick Warburton, directed by Marion Nancarrow.

'Al Amwaj' (The Waves). By Abdulla Ahmed Bukamal, May Touma, Ali Al-Majnooni, Fatima Elias Al Gassim,Hissa Faraj Al-Marri, Masoud Abdul Hadi and Tahani Al-Ghureiby.

In conjunction with the British Council a 3-day 鈥淲riting for Radio鈥 workshop in Doha, Qatar, open to all writers in the Arab world, was run. Attendees of that workshop were then invited to submit scenes, reflecting the things they care about. 7 writers were then chosen to write a play specifically for 大象传媒 World Drama, with dramaturgy by award-winning writer, Nick Warburton.

And the result... On one hot day, taxi driver Noor Alam finds himself with so many people wanting to be taken to the sea. Whether they talk to him or avoid his questions, it begins to become clear to him that their lives are inextricably linked.
With each wave that breaks, there鈥檚 another story to tell. Starring: Sagar Arya, Nadim Sawalha, Sirine Saba, Paul Chahidi,
William El 鈥揋ardi, Zolfa Zahedi and Nathalie Armin. Directed by Marion Nancarrow

58 minutes

Last on

Sun 22 Mar 2009 23:01GMT

More episodes

Previous

You are at the first episode

Next

You are at the last episode

See all episodes from 大象传媒 World Drama

Broadcasts

  • Sat 21 Mar 2009 20:01GMT
  • Sun 22 Mar 2009 02:01GMT
  • Sun 22 Mar 2009 23:01GMT