Azza, written and directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi, ShiberHur Theatre Company, Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre until March 18.
4.5 STARS
The azza is the Palestinian mourning ceremony but, in the ShiberHur Theatre Companys excellent production, it is very far from doleful. Invigorated by Amir Nizar Zuabis warm, well-judged text, azza is, as funeral organisers like to say, a celebration of life.
Azza is a gathering of men. It consists of prayers, singing, reminiscence, tears and fond laughter. The mourners rise to greet newcomers, it is a constant cycle of comfort and affirmation. Directed by the writer, this production deftly captures both the ritual and spontaneity of the event and the bursts of volatility.
My father died yest…
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