Royal Court Theatre

Mariam knows the army often drops small warning bombs – a knock on the roof – giving tenants in Gaza 5-15 minutes to evacuate before their home is destroyed. With dry wit and determination, Mariam meticulously rehearses for the run of her life, deliberating what – and who- she can take with her.

Inspired by the biggest manhunt in UK history, award-winning writer and director Robert Icke provides a chilling portrait of a man on the run in a new play debuting in 2025.