PREVIEW A Grain of Sand at The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
- debra Hall
- Mar 17
- 1 min read
A Grain of Sand
Writer and Director Elias Matar
Coming soon to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry is A Grain of Sand; a monodrama about war through a child's eyes. Sarah Agha plays the role of eleven year old, Renad, from Gaza.
This play blends the real-life testimonies of children with the mythical story of Anqaa: a symbolic, phoenix-like creature from Arab folklore. Told by Renad as she goes in search of family (and of Anqaa); equipped only with the echoes of her grandmother’s stories and her own vivid imagination.
A Grain of Sand is a Palestinian story:
' [...]one of resilience, hope and the right of children to be children' Good Chance (2026)
Adapted for stage by Elias Matar from A Million Kites: Testimonies and Poems from the Children of Gaza by Leila Boukarim and Asaf Luzon and commissioned by London Palestine Film Festival. Supported by Liverpool Arab Arts Festival.
A short run in Coventry: at The Belgrade Theatre's B2 theatre Monday 23 March 2026 to Wednesday 25 March 2026.
Approx 1 hour long.
Suitable for ages 14+ The production includes themes of war, trauma and distress.
Note: A 30 min (approx) Q&A session straight after the Tuesday performance only.
Photography by Amir Hussain Ibrahimi/ Ellie Kurttz @elliekurttzphoto
REFERENCES
M. Pollard, Press release - Belgrade Theatre announces three events celebrating community, legacy and co-creation [...] ANRPR (09 March 2026)
C. Drew, A Grain of Sand Press Tour Press Pack ANRPR (16 March 2026)
Good Chance Productions
The Belgrade Theatre https://www.belgrade.co.uk/events/a-grain-of-sand/
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