Not Far from the Tree

A crackling radio, warm bread, a revolution

Algeria, 1987- 18-year-old Mohammed carries his radio to the middle of the dirt road in his tiny village; the only spot with reception. The radio crackles as news of Algeria’s civil war fills the airwaves.

Walyalup, 2023- 25-year-old Sahra reluctantly sips her badly burnt, oatmilk latte as she strolls along the beach. She would ask for a refund except she doesn’t want to inconvenience anyone. There are worse things in the world right now than badly burnt coffee, right?

Written by Sabrina Hafid (Passing, Car Rides with Ahmed), and directed by Laura Liu (The Complete Show of Water Skiing), Not Far From the Tree is a semi-autobiographical storytelling experience that invites Boorloo audiences to break bread with a modern day Australian family. A warm and gentle play about family, legacy and identity.

Meet the Artists

Join us on Thursday 4 May for a post-show Q&A, kicking off around 8pm. All welcome.

Download the Program here

• Writer/Perfomer

  Sabrina Hafid

• Producer

  Samantha Hortin

• Director

  Laura Liu

• Publicist

  Dureshawar Khan

• Sound Designer

  Kieron Alford

• Lighting Designer

  Katrina Johnston

• Set Designer

  Nikita Bernardo

• Stage Manager

  Ari Rahim