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Bijli Productions presents

Revolution Days

Written by Mariem Omari

20 – 23 May 2026

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“Compelling and often heartbreaking account of the humanitarian crisis that lay behind the Arab Spring” ★ ★ ★ ★ The Stage

Samira, a Scottish Aid Worker, goes through a ‘baptism of fire’ during the revolutions in the Middle East. Certain she can make a difference, she takes on mission after mission, but is quickly confronted by the reality of war, aid work and her own disillusionment.

Based on real-life experiences, this story explores how global events shape personal identity, belonging and resilience. Fifteen years after the Arab Revolutions, it asks: how and what do we chose to see?

Bijli are one of the Citizens Theatre Associate Companies.

Theatre Pass and Supporter priority booking
10am Wedneday 25 March

General on sale
10am Wednesday 01 April

Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre

20 – 23 May 2026

70 minutes (no interval)

£10 – £15.50

Supported by Creative Scotland Lottery Fund

Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees

Discounts
Individual and Joint Theatre Passes apply.
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply.

Age recommendation
14+

Content note
Contains strong language and descriptions of war 

Event details

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“Compelling and often heartbreaking account of the humanitarian crisis that lay behind the Arab Spring” ★ ★ ★ ★ The Stage

Samira, a Scottish Aid Worker, goes through a ‘baptism of fire’ during the revolutions in the Middle East. Certain she can make a difference, she takes on mission after mission, but is quickly confronted by the reality of war, aid work and her own disillusionment.

Based on real-life experiences, this story explores how global events shape personal identity, belonging and resilience. Fifteen years after the Arab Revolutions, it asks: how and what do we chose to see?

Bijli are one of the Citizens Theatre Associate Companies.

Theatre Pass and Supporter priority booking
10am Wedneday 25 March

General on sale
10am Wednesday 01 April

Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre

20 – 23 May 2026

70 minutes (no interval)

£10 – £15.50

Supported by Creative Scotland Lottery Fund

Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees

Discounts
Individual and Joint Theatre Passes apply.
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply.

Age recommendation
14+

Content note
Contains strong language and descriptions of war 

Creative Team

Writer Mariem Omari
Director Shilpa T-Hyland
Producers Mariem Omari, Valerie Andrews & Amy McKenzie
Sound Nik Paget-Tomlinson & Niroshini Thambar
Video Design Lewis Den Hertog
Set Design Jen McGinley
Lighting Benny Goodman
Production Katie Jackson

Cast

Olivia Hemmati

 

Schedule

Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre