Fri 24 Nov 2017
Thu 12 Jul 2018
“You all know something weird’s going on” In a small town in Syria, soldiers are celebrated as heroes and grieving families are nourished on propaganda. As the coffins pile up, the local party leader decides on a radical compensation scheme: a goat for each son martyred. “Has anyone ever told the truth? Has anyone ever demanded it? Does anyone want it? Does anyone even need it?” Goats is a major new work by Syrian playwright and documentary filmmaker Liwaa Yazji exploring the lies we choose to believe as a society and the rippling effect when one man questions the ‘truth’. It has been developed as part of the Royal Court’s long-term project with writers from Syria and Lebanon. Royal Court Associate Director Hamish Pirie (Violence & Son, Who Cares, Teh Internet is Serious Business) directs. At The Royal Court Theatre from 24 November to 30 December 2017, book your Goats tickets today.*Please note: Recommended for ages 14+
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