Hannah Khalil, Playwright
Images credit Ellie Kurttz
Selected writing credits (full productions)
New play inspired by a true story featuring live cooking on stage
Dir. Chris White Traverse/ Soho Theatre
"The meaning of community sits at the heart of the play. And, if Khalil hoped to build a sense of affiliation in the theatre, then she more than succeeds – let’s just say we leave satisfied in more than one way. This is a recipe, affectionately constructed, ready to be savoured." The Guardian
Opera for Key Stage 2 children about the pollution of the Thames
Dir. Valentina Ceschi, Music by Omar Shahryar ETO
Radio play about Val Gielgud at the BBC during World War II
Dir. Toby Swift BBC Radio 4
Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights
A reimagining of the Scheherazade story.
Dir. Pooja Ghai Sam Wanamaker at Shakespeare's Globe
"If there is an art to telling a story, playwright Hannah Khalil may possess it." The Stage
Henry VIII
An adaptation of Shakespeare and Fletcher's original play, centring the female chararcters.
Dir. Amy Hodge Shakespeare's Globe
"Pure theatre magic" The Telegraph
The Fir Tree
An adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson story, with an ecologically minded message.
Dir. Michelle Terry, designer Sam Wilde Shakespeare's Globe
"a festive family show that must be seen" The Guardian
The Tempest
A short adaptation of Shakespeare's play narrated by Miranda and featuring cardboard.
Dir. Ian Nicholson, designer Sam Wilde Polka Theatre
The Censor or How to Put on a Political Play without getting fined or arrested
A theatre company have an ingenious way of rehearsing a forbidden play, but will they get away with it?
Dir. Sarah Davey Hull Central School of Speech and Drama
A Museum in Baghdad
Two women decades apart try to ready the Museum for its opening against all the odds.
Dir. Erica Whyman Swan Theatre (RSC)
"Hannah Khalil has crafted a gorgeously intriguing play about the ethical considerations of history" - Brum Hour
Interference – Metaverse
In a dystopian future a mother’s only contact with her child is via VR.
Dir. Cora Bisset Site-specific National Theatre of Scotland
“A sense of helplessness pervades Hannah Khalil’s fine play - a powerful and economically written play” - The Scotsman
The Scar Test
A revealing expose of life in detention for women in the UK.
Dir. Sara Joyce Soho, London and various on UK tour
"Fiercely felt, ferociously told... we'll be talking about this writer for years to come." – Ought to be Clowns
Scenes from 68* Years
An epic snapshot of life under occupation.
Dir: Chris White Arcola Theatre, London
“This new work by Palestinian/Irish playwright Hannah Khalil confirms her as a dramatist of compelling potential” - Daily Telegraph
Bitterenders
Black-comedy a Palestinian family in Jerusalem are forced to share their house with Israeli settlers
Dir: Manijeh Mohamedi Z Space SanFrancisco
Plan D
A family has to leave their home when a threat of danger arises
Director: Chris White Tristan Bates Theatre, London
The Unwelcome (Radio play)
Director: Mary Peate BBC Radio 4
Last of the Pearl Fishers (Radio play)
Director: Nandita Ghose BBC Radio 4
The Deportation Room (Radio play)
Director: Mary Peate BBC Radio 4
Writing Credits (screen)
3 x 30 min episodes of Hollyoaks, Channel 4 in 2018
The Record - Short film directed by Chris White
WINNER - Tommy Vine Screenplay Award Underwire Film FEst London,
PREMIERE - London Palestine Film Festival
