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
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