Common Wealth and Fuel present Peaceophobia, an unapologetic response to rising Islamophobia around the world, conceived and created in Bradford. Featuring cinematic lighting, modified cars and an original electronic sound score.
Written by Zia Ahmed – with Mohammad Ali Yunis, Casper Ahmed, and Sohail Hussain.
Co-created by Common Wealth, Speakers’ Corner and Bradford Modified Club.
An hour-long performance that is part car-meet, part theatre, the show explores how you find peace in a world that tells you who you are.
Growing up in the shadow of the Bradford Riots, 9/11 and police harassment, cars and faith are a sanctuary, an escape, an expression for three Muslim Pakistani men.
Staged in a carpark with a Supra, a Golf and a classic Nova, Peaceophobia brings together cars and theatre with cinematic lighting and an original electronic sound score.
Where
You can come and watch Peaceophobia in the multi-storey section of ASDA car park on Bruton Way.
When
You can come and experience Peaceophobia in Gloucester for free at 4 performance times over 3 days:
- Thursday 26 September, 8pm
- Friday 27 September, 8pm
- Saturday 28 September, 2.30pm (with BSL interpretation)
- Saturday 28 September, 8pm (with BSL interpretation)
Money
The event is completely free to attend.
Access
- There is step-free access to all areas of the car park.
- There will be a dedicated seating area for wheelchair users.
- The Saturday performances will have BSL interpretation;
- There will be loud music, engine sounds and bright lights throughout;
- The event will have an informal and relaxed atmosphere – so you can easily leave your seat or move around if you need to
