THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

A GRAIN OF SAND
حبّة رمل

Renad, an 11-year-old Gazan girl, embarks on a dangerous journey. Carrying only the echoes of her grandmother’s tales and the spark of her own imagination, she searches for her family and the ‘Anqaa’ - the mythical Palestinian Phoenix.

“Art confronting one of the world’s most urgent crises” - Middle East Monitor

A Grain of Sand is a one-woman show that takes an intimate look at war through the eyes of a child, blending Palestinian folklore with real-life testimonies from children in contemporary Gaza. Renad’s story is one of resilience, hope and the right of children to be children.

“A performance of breathtaking power and nuance.”

 — ★★★★★ Good News Liverpool for A Grain of Sand at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival in 2025,
Review – A Grain of Sand – Liverpool Arab Arts Festival at Unity Theatre

“A theatrical gut punch […] This is not theatre that asks for your applause. It demands your empathy. It demands your reckoning. It demands, above all, that we do not look away. And for the sake of our shared humanity—we must not”

— Liverpool Noise for A Grain of Sand at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival in 2025,
Review: A Grain Of Sand At Unity Theatre | Liverpool Noise

“This grounding in testimony lends the narrative an unflinching authenticity, giving Palestinians a powerful platform to speak their truths through art.”
“Sarah Agha’s exceptional talent shines as she effortlessly transitions between moments of hope and heartbreak.”

— Strand Magazine for A Grain of Sand at London Palestine Film Festival in 2024,
‘A Grain of Sand’ Review: An Ode To The Children Of Gaza

MEET THE TEAM

  • Elias Matar
    Playwright and Director

    Sarah Agha
    Performer

    Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson
    Dramaturgy

    Natalie Pryce
    Set and Costume Designer

    Nick Powell
    Composer and Sound Designer

    Dan Light
    Video Designer

    Xenia Bayer
    Lighting Designer

    Joni-Ann Falconer
    Stage Manager

    Amir Hussain Ibrahimi
    Assistant Stage Manager

    Aalia Kassab, Atta Khaled, Menna Hijazi, Shaker Abuijlan, Saleem Lubbad
    Gaza Voices Advisory Group

  • Alexandra Kalisperas
    Script Editor

    Jamal Masarwa
    Digital Artist

Good Chance produced the theatrical debut of A Grain of Sand at Unity Theatre in Liverpool as part of and supported by the Liverpool Arab Arts Festival on July 18th 2025, followed by a discussion with playwright and director, Elias Matar, actress, Sarah Agha and LPFF director, Khaled Ziada, facilitated by Good Chance co-Founder and co-Artistic Director, Joe Robertson.

A Grain of Sand was originally commissioned by the London Palestine Film Festival (LPFF) and performed at the Barbican Cinema in London on November 15th 2025, followed by a discussion with festival director, Khaled Ziada, playwright and director, Elias Matar and actress, Sarah Agha, facilitated by lawyer and writer, Selma Dabbagh.

“The children of Gaza need protection. They need food, water, and medicine. They need a ceasefire. But more than anything, they need immediate, collective action to stop this once and for all.” - UNICEF

Large-scale conflicts like the one unfolding in Gaza can often leave us feeling helpless and powerless to protect civilians involved, especially children. But small acts can make a huge difference. If you have been moved and inspired to act by a performance of A Grain of Sand, we have created a toolbox of actions and ideas to advocate for the rights and freedoms of the people of Palestine.

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