Peaceophobia
Peaceophobia is an unapologetic response to rising Islamophobia around the world. Part car-show, part-theatre, the show asks how do you find peace in a world that tells you who you are?
Growing up in the shadow of the Bradford Riots, 9/11 and police harrassment, cars and faith are a sanctuary, an escape, an expression for three Muslim Pakistani men. Ali, Sohail and Casper are taking control of the narratives around their religion, their city, and their cars.
Staged in a car-park with a Supra, a Golf and a classic Nova, Peaceophobia brings together cars and theatre with cinematic lighting and an electronic sound score.
Co-directed by young women from Speakers Corner, a political, social collective based in Bradford and award winning theatre company Common/Wealth, co-written by acclaimed playwright Zia Ahmed and Bradford Modified Club, a co-production with Fuel.
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Greenwich and Docklands International Festival. Photograph by David Levene 7/9/22
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Picture by Lesley Martin
23 August 2022
Horizon
Peaceophobia, Omni Centre, Edinburgh.
© Lesley Martin 2022
e: [email protected]
t: 07836745264
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Picture by Lesley Martin
23 August 2022
Horizon
Peaceophobia, Omni Centre, Edinburgh.
© Lesley Martin 2022
e: [email protected]
t: 07836745264
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Picture by Lesley Martin
23 August 2022
Horizon
Peaceophobia, Omni Centre, Edinburgh.
© Lesley Martin 2022
e: [email protected]
t: 07836745264
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Picture by Lesley Martin
23 August 2022
Horizon
Peaceophobia, Omni Centre, Edinburgh.
© Lesley Martin 2022
e: [email protected]
t: 07836745264
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Picture by Lesley Martin
23 August 2022
Horizon
Peaceophobia, Omni Centre, Edinburgh.
© Lesley Martin 2022
e: [email protected]
t: 07836745264
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Winner, Best Stage Production at The Asian Media Awards
“A testament to vulnerable, collective storytelling … a powerhouse piece with beautiful vulnerability” – The Stage
“Infectious, compelling and moving, each part of the story takes us a little further into their world, their passions and the sense of injustice” – Morning Star
“An important piece of theatre that uncovers the very real dangers that the misunderstanding and mistrust of communities can foster. ” – Fest Magazine
“An arresting human core … fast cars, dizzying theatrical devices and pounding beats, Peaceophobia counters prejudice with stories of humour, passion and belief” – The Skinny
“Delivers a clear and resonant message … It is also about friendship and family, about music and laughter, about the importance of faith, about how modifying a car is a hugely creative, collaborative act. There is a lot of joy here” – The Yorkshire Post
“Asks us to see beyond the noisy engines and throbbing bass from the sound systems to really see the people behind the wheel” – North West End