Afeif Ismail's SON OF THE NILE is a magical, hilarious and moving play set on the banks of the great River Nile in Sudan. The story is told by the River itself, and what follows is a thrilling, roaring story of a Chief's broken promise with the beautiful and just crocodile Queen of The Nile and the attempts to put this crime right. The Chief's son is stolen by a power mad crocodile acting on the Queen's orders, but in his hatred of humans he goes too far and steals another baby, a fisherman's son. The super hero Buzzagully, the Fastest Swimmer in the World, is sent in pursuit. Eventually the...

In a valley, nestled between two hills, is a small village and a world of magic to explore. Join Grandmother's Daughter and her friends on an enchanting journey of discovery. Featuring puppetry, song and dance, The African Magician is a celebration of child's play in a different culture. Originally written in Arabic by Australian-Sudanese playwright Afeif Ismail, the play is performed in English and combines the atmosphere of African street performance with contemporary narrative theatre. Puppetry, mask, dance and original African music transport audiences to Sudan. The three actors play the...