The Believers are but Brothers

The Believers are but Brothers by Javaad Alipoor

“A very special artist, and a very strong voice” – Madani Younis, Bush Theatre

Thu 20 & Fri 21 April, 7.00pm, stage@leeds

Tickets:  £12.50/£10.00

Tickets can be purchased from the Transform 17 Box Office at West Yorkshire Playhouse –

wyp.org.uk 0113 213 7700.

A transaction fee of £1.95 will be applied to all phone and internet bookings.

For tickets follow this link: http://transformfestival.org/events/the-believers-are-but-brothers/

We live in a time where old orders are collapsing: from the postcolonial nation states of the Middle East, to the EU and the American election. Through it all, tech savvy and extremist groups rip through twentieth century political certainties. Amidst this, a generation of young men find themselves burning with resentment; without the money, power and sex they think they deserve. This crisis of masculinity leads them into an online world of fantasy, violence and reality. Writer and theatre maker Javaad Alipoor spent time in this digital realm, exploring the blurry and complex world of extremists, spies, journalists and fantasists. This bold one-man show weaves together their stories.

The Believers are but Brothers is presented as part of Transform 17, a festival of bold, local & international theatre – transformfestival.org

 

Warning: Contains disturbing imagery.

Age guidance: 16+

Running time: 1hr

(BSL interpreted performance – Fri 21 April, 7.00pm)

Co-commissioned by HOME, Manchester, Ovalhouse and Transform, supported by National Theatre Studio and stage@leeds.