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Between The River and The Sea (Extended run)

Yousef Sweid & Isabella Sedlak (Maxim Gorki Theater)


£12 (£10)

ZOO Playground

21:50
(1hr)
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Palestinian-Israeli actor Yousef Sweid dives into the chaos of identity, truth, and family life in Between The River And The Sea. Raised as a Christian Arab kid in Haifa, now raising two Jewish-Arab kids in Berlin, he unpacks his in-between-ness — where contradictions clash and slogans fail. With biting humor and raw honesty, Sweid weaves personal stories, political reflection, and absurd everyday moments into a sharp, unflinching solo performance. This is no neat narrative—but a plea for nuance, for listening, and for stories that rarely get told. Uncomfortable, unforgettable, unfiltered. Complex, touching and funny.

Age Guidance: 14+

Content Warnings

  • contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
  • Scenes of a sexual nature
  • Strong language/swearing

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