A Knock on the Roof

Mariam prepares for war.

She knows that the army often drops small warning bombs on residential buildings in Gaza, giving tenants 5-15 minutes to evacuate before a rocket demolishes their home. So, she decides to train for the possibility of this “Knock on the Roof”, frantically (and often comically) practicing how far she can run in five minutes, and what she can carry to safety.

Starring Khawla Ibraheem and directed by Obie Award-winner Oliver Butler, this heartbreaking, gripping, and surprisingly comedic solo show comes to Edinburgh for only 12 performances ahead of a highly anticipated Off-Broadway run in January 2025.

A Knock On The Roof is part of the Traverse's £1 Ticket Project.

Image: Wael Abu Jabal

With support from the A.M. Qattan Foundation & El-Hakawati Theatre.

The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and the City of Edinburgh Council.

Reviews

★★★★★'One of the best and most important pieces of theatre to emerge from the Fringe in recent years' - The Skinny

★★★★★ 'Not merely a piece of theatre, a story like this one truly makes you think' - Corr Blimey

★★★★ 'Stunning, funny and heartbreaking solo performance' - The Scotsman

★★★★ 'Gently compelling' - The Stage

★★★★ ‘Devastating and essential’ – Fest Mag

★★★★'Exceptional' - WhatsOnStage

★★★★ 'Oliver Butler‘s direction is pitch perfect' - The Wee Review

★★★★ 'Excellently paced' - All Edinburgh Theatre

★★★★ 'A timely eye-opener' - Bouquets & Brickbats

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