A Grain of Sand, written and directed by Elias Matar and performed by Sarah Agha, will debut at Arcola Theatre ahead of a UK tour in 2026.
Inspired by Leila Boukarim and Asaf Luzon’s anthology A Million Kites: Testimonies and Poems from the Children of Gaza, A Grain of Sand is a one-woman show that takes an intimate look at war through the eyes of a child, blending Palestinian folklore with real-life testimonies from children in contemporary Gaza.
Renad, a young Gazan girl, embarks on a dangerous journey. Carrying only the echoes of her grandmother’s tales and the spark of her own imagination, she searches for her family and the ‘Anqaa’ – the mythical Palestinian Phoenix. Renad’s story is one of resilience, hope and the right of children to be children.
From Good Chance, the new production has dramaturgy from Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson. The creative team also includes set and costume designer Natalie Pryce, composer and sound designer Nick Powell, video designer Dan Light and lighting designer Jonathan Chan.
A Grain of Sand will run at Arcola Theatre in London from January 21-31, 2026. Tickets here.
Top image: Sarah Agha in A Grain of Sand (Photo: Amir Hussain Ibrahimi) (image supplied)