'Karim and his best friend, Layla, watch trains coming and going from the local station and dream of a life with a better future.
'On the rural outskirts of South West Sydney, Karim and his Dad, Joe, work as cucumber farmers. At night, they search trash for treasures to make ends meet.
'When Karim and Joe are evicted, their neighbour Abdul provides refuge. At his house, Karim discovers an oud, a traditional Middle Eastern instrument. Inspired by the beauty of its sound, Karim secretly begins playing the instrument, realising it might be the key to a new destiny.
'Karim explores families, duty and generational divides.'
Source: Production blurb.
Presented by the National Theatre of Parramatta at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, from 25 July 2024.
Directors: James Elazzi and Shane Anthony.
Cast: Youseff Sabet (Karim).
'How one young man's life changes when he discovers a traditional Middle Eastern instrument.'
'How one young man's life changes when he discovers a traditional Middle Eastern instrument.'