National Theatre at Home: Samira (2027)
National Theatre at Home: Samira (2027), directed by Emily Burns, starring May Calamawy and Joshua McGuire.
Sometimes only the truth can save us.
Synopsis
2011, Damascus. As protests flood the streets, Samira stands at the heart of a movement demanding change. Charismatic, radical and fiercely funny, she shares an unfiltered account of events as they unfold. Thousands of miles away, a group of London academics follow her story, captivated by a revolution in real time. Then she disappears. Thrilling, funny and provocative, Samira is a new play by Carmen Nasr, directed by Emily Burns, with a cast including May Calamawy, Joshua McGuire, and Sirine Saba. This stage play was performed live at the Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre in London, UK.
- Emily BurnsDirector
- Carmen NasrWriter
Trivia
- It premieres on June 1, 2027, a Tuesday.
- This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosNational Theatre
- CountriesUnited Kingdom
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusIn Production
Cast
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May Calamawy
Samira -
Joshua McGuire
Dan -
Lily Olufemi-Bywaters
Maya -
Sirine Saba
Rana -
Karim Saleh
Kamil -
Antonia Salib
Amira
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Crew
- Emily Burns Director
- Carmen Nasr Writer
Questions about this film
What is National Theatre at Home: Samira about?
National Theatre at Home: Samira: 2011, Damascus. As protests flood the streets, Samira stands at the heart of a movement demanding change. Charismatic, radical and fiercely funny, she shares an unfiltered account of events as they unfold. Thousands of miles away, a group of London academics follow her story, captivated by a revolution in real time. T…
Who directed National Theatre at Home: Samira?
National Theatre at Home: Samira was directed by Emily Burns in 2027.
Who stars in National Theatre at Home: Samira?
The cast of National Theatre at Home: Samira includes May Calamawy, Joshua McGuire, Lily Olufemi-Bywaters, Sirine Saba and Karim Saleh.
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