Basbousa

“Something Ive been thinking a lot about lately is “art is political” and I find that theatre especially can do a great job of bridging the collective experiences of the world with individual perspectives. With this piece you (and the entire team) did such a wonderful job of staging that, so thank you for the story! Like with The Noose, I think your creative choices are so powerful - genuinely! The part where we sit in darkness with the sounds of war surrounding us was definitely one of them. Another thing that stood out to me creatively was the use of space - the two separate living rooms, but with a shared kitchen - such a beautiful choice! I also really enjoyed the shadow-play behind the screens - so many thoughtful elements that came together to tell a heavy and real story. ”

“I was greatly privileged to be able to witness the Saturday matinee performance of Basbousa and cannot express enough how moved I was by the play. The story itself, being centred around a woman's relationship to her grandmother in Sudan was already so sweet. I loved how they navigated tense subjects of family and relationship while making Basbousa together over the phone. I remember feeling a little tense with my present knowledge of the situation in Sudan and then, when the play got to that part, the artistic choices to both make the moment so real and also care of the audience was greatly appreciated. Aside the story itself, the set design, costume choices, the shadow puppetry, lighting design, and especially the sound design were so impactful in their own ways, allowing me to get lost in the show. It was no surprise that at the end, there was not a single dry eye in the audience,”

“Phenomenal piece of art! Bought me to tears. Stories like this one are important to share to spread awareness about the ongoing Sudan crisis, and it’s put together so beautifully. 10/10 piece of work. ”

“Basbousa creatively showed the complexities of familial relationships surviving difficult circumstances. The play beautifully displayed the parallelism and symbolism between the two roles, showing the strength and fragility of the connection. ”

“A stunning masterpiece of generational connection. A show that stays with you, with thespians who embodied the soul of the characters, stunning audiovisuals”

“Heartfelt and heartbreaking, a timely exploration of displacement and motherhood and belonging, and the fragmentation of the experiences of those who are born in a country different from that of their ancestors. When the internet was cut, and when phone lines were blocked, tactics which are used by various entities, the timeliness and effect of the work on me struck deeper than I ever could have imagined. ”

“The play was amazing, I laughed, got emotional and enjoyed the music. If you’re Sudanese you must have been related watching this show no matter if you are a male or female, I enjoyed so much to the point I want to be on the stage and cheer up. thank you for creating this.”

“It felt very sincere like you were there with them. The acting didn’t seem like acting it seemed like you were there witnessing real life. The script was rich and emotional. I enjoyed the silhouette shadow story telling. It was also very funny. Such a fantastic play!!! Also a perfect balance of creative/artsy theatre with truthful and honest. Great content. ”

“This was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much for the YGB showcase. We truly were inspired.”

“Something Ive been thinking a lot about lately is “art is political” and I find that theatre especially can do a great job of bridging the collective experiences of the world with individual perspectives. With this piece you (and the entire team) did such a wonderful job of staging that, so thank you for the story! Like with The Noose, I think your creative choices are so powerful - genuinely! The part where we sit in darkness with the sounds of war surrounding us was definitely one of them. Another thing that stood out to me creatively was the use of space - the two separate living rooms, but with a shared kitchen - such a beautiful choice! I also really enjoyed the shadow-play behind the screens - so many thoughtful elements that came together to tell a heavy and real story. ”

“I was greatly privileged to be able to witness the Saturday matinee performance of Basbousa and cannot express enough how moved I was by the play. The story itself, being centred around a woman's relationship to her grandmother in Sudan was already so sweet. I loved how they navigated tense subjects of family and relationship while making Basbousa together over the phone. I remember feeling a little tense with my present knowledge of the situation in Sudan and then, when the play got to that part, the artistic choices to both make the moment so real and also care of the audience was greatly appreciated. Aside the story itself, the set design, costume choices, the shadow puppetry, lighting design, and especially the sound design were so impactful in their own ways, allowing me to get lost in the show. It was no surprise that at the end, there was not a single dry eye in the audience,”

“Phenomenal piece of art! Bought me to tears. Stories like this one are important to share to spread awareness about the ongoing Sudan crisis, and it’s put together so beautifully. 10/10 piece of work. ”

“Basbousa creatively showed the complexities of familial relationships surviving difficult circumstances. The play beautifully displayed the parallelism and symbolism between the two roles, showing the strength and fragility of the connection. ”

“A stunning masterpiece of generational connection. A show that stays with you, with thespians who embodied the soul of the characters, stunning audiovisuals”

“Heartfelt and heartbreaking, a timely exploration of displacement and motherhood and belonging, and the fragmentation of the experiences of those who are born in a country different from that of their ancestors. When the internet was cut, and when phone lines were blocked, tactics which are used by various entities, the timeliness and effect of the work on me struck deeper than I ever could have imagined. ”

“The play was amazing, I laughed, got emotional and enjoyed the music. If you’re Sudanese you must have been related watching this show no matter if you are a male or female, I enjoyed so much to the point I want to be on the stage and cheer up. thank you for creating this.”

“It felt very sincere like you were there with them. The acting didn’t seem like acting it seemed like you were there witnessing real life. The script was rich and emotional. I enjoyed the silhouette shadow story telling. It was also very funny. Such a fantastic play!!! Also a perfect balance of creative/artsy theatre with truthful and honest. Great content. ”

“This was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much for the YGB showcase. We truly were inspired.”