National Theatre of Parramata Sydney Festival Presents HAKAWATI

Based on the middle eastern tradition of breaking bread and storytelling, National Theatre of Parramatta is turning the genre on its head with a contemporary, subversive, Western Sydney twist.

This is a feast, not just of food, but also of storytelling. Don't miss out on these tales, as the Hakawati's delve into themes of love, status, money and sex. Relish in tales of heroism, tragedy and comedy that are both humorous and deeply moving.

From 11th to 21st January, experience storytelling, food and music at Parramatta's award winning El-Phoenician restaurant for the world-premiere of National Theatre of Parramatta's Hakawati, presented in association with the Sydney Festival.

Devised and directed by Wayne Harrison AM, Hakawati, an Arabic word, translates to 'the teller of tales'. Often subversive, always engaging, they were a form of entertainment in many Arabic communities before television arrived.

This January, in an intimate setting at El-Phoenician, their art is revived.

Where El-Phoenician - 328 Church St, Parramatta

When Preview: 11 January at 7pm

12 and 13 January at 6.30pm

14 January at 1pm and 6.30pm

15 January at 6.30pm

17-21 January at 8.30pm

18 and 21 January also at 1pm

Duration 160 mins

Tickets $75 including meal | $65 preview show

Bookings Sydney Festival on 1300 856 876

sydneyfestival.org.au/2017/hakawati