Renad, a young 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. 

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.

Based on the verbatim source A Million Kites, a collection of poems and testimonies from the children of Gaza, compiled by Leila Boukarim and Asaf Luzon.

Performer and Co-devisor : Sara Agha

Playwright and Director: Elias Matar

Running time  Approx. 1hr, no interval

Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED  Box Office : 0117 987 7877