Details

New York City, 1923. An ageing Gibran narrates from his cold studio. Through poetry and music, he transports us back two decades and across continents, to turn-of-the-century Beirut. His eighteen-year-old self returns to The Middle East after five years in America, to complete his education and discover more of his heritage. He falls deeply in love with Selma Karamy, the daughter of family friend and hugely respected local businessman, Farris Karamy. However, Selma soon becomes betrothed to Mansour Bey Galib, nephew of the powerful Bishop Bulos Galib, who has one eye on the Karamy family fortune. Gibran and Selma fight to reconcile their love for one another, whilst navigating the rules, traditions and expectations that their society lays before them.

Cast/Performers

Nadim Naaman (Kahlil Gibran), Yasmeen Audi (Layla Bawab / Ensemble), Haroun Al Jeddal (Mansour Bey Galib), Lucca Chadwick-Patel (Young Kahilil Gibran), Soophia Foroughi (Mother), Alex Kais (Ensemble), Ayesha Patel (Dima Bawab), Noah Sinigaglia (Selma Karamy)

Creatives/Company

Book by: Kahlil Gibran
Music(s): Nadim Naaman, Dana Al Fardan
Lyrics(s): Nadim Naaman, Dana Al Fardan
Presented by(s): Katy Lipson (for Aria Entertainment), Bonnie Comley, Stewart F Lane (in association with Edward Prophet and People Entertainment Group)
Director: Bronagh Lagan