269a Archway Road, Highgate
Tue 24 Nov · 14:00 · £12.50
Half Moon presents Bones in the Desert by Joe Nerssessian Two lives. One past. A hundred years apart. A story that refuses to stay buried. Berlin, 2022. Artur, a 19-year-old refugee, is trapped between worlds, haunted by memories of fleeing the Syrian civil war. When someone from his journey reappears, their joyful reunion unravels into a powerful reckoning with identity, belonging and the cost of silence. Spanning the deserts of 1915 to the turbulence of today, Bones in the Desert confronts the long shadows of war, racism in contemporary Europe and the struggle for freedom. With humour, heart and a pulsating soundtrack, this immersive new play speaks directly to young adults. Please note: Bones in the Desert is an immersive production; there is no assigned seating and audiences remain standing throughout the performance. Please email [email protected] if you have any Access requirements. Joe Nerssessian is a British-Armenian writer who grew up by the seaside in Kent, detached from the global Armenian diaspora. After several years searching for connection with his heritage, he moved to Armenia in 2018 where he worked as a journalist and teacher. Upon returning to the UK, he studied for an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Kent. He writes both fiction and creative non-fiction, exploring subjects including death, grief, inherited trauma, as well as Armenia and the Armenian Genocide – of which his grandfather was a survivor. He is currently based in Berlin. More about Half Moon Theatre Age recommendation: young adults 13+ | Running time: 60 mins (followed by 20 min Q&A)