Theatre
El Manshiyyeh
Pleasance Theatre
El-Manshiyyeh , by playwright Samer Al-Saber , ufolds through a simple, stripped-back theatrical language in which most physical elements are intentionally absent from the stage. This deliberate minimalism invites the audience to actively engage their imagination. Everyday actions — pouring coffee, opening a cupboard — are suggested through gesture rather than realistic depiction, creating space for personal memory and individual interpretation. The “cupboard” you picture may well resemble one from your own past, shaped by memory rather than material presence. Theater aficionados will find its style reminiscent of Thornton Wilder’s classic Our Town . Rooted in the traditions of Palestinian storytelling, the play draws deeply from oral history and collective memory. Its emphasis on the body, voice, and gesture, rather than conventional realism, places it within a wider Palestinian theatrical lineage—one that foregrounds imagination and honours the unseen connections between past and present. In this way, the performance becomes not just something to watch, but something to complete through recollection and feeling. The intangible heritage of El-Manshiyyeh neighbourhood in Jaffa...
Venue
Pleasance Theatre N7 9EFGetting there
Pleasance TheatreN7 9EF
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Frequently asked questions
When is El Manshiyyeh?
Wed 23 Sept
Where is El Manshiyyeh?
Pleasance Theatre, London (N7 9EF).
How much are tickets for El Manshiyyeh?
El Manshiyyeh is listed at £16. The price shows on the listing above.
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