The Bicycle Boy
About the show
The Israeli premiere of a new stage adaptation by Aya Kaplan ("A Tale of Love and Darkness") of the wonderful novel by Eli Amir.
1950s Israel. Sixteen-year-old Nuri, who was born in Baghdad, is sent alone by his father to Jerusalem in order to secure an apartment for his family. Earning his living by delivering newspapers on his bicycle and running errands for the prime minister's office, he tries to fit into the new country while dreaming of a different life.
*The show includes a scene that takes place in darkness and represents an attempt at sexual violence
Running time: about 90 minutes, no intermission
Premiering on February 4th, 2023
Credits
- Dramaturgy : Dori Parnes
- Set Design Judith Aharon
- Costume Design Svetlana Breger
- Music Ariel Bart
- Lighting Design Roni Cohen
- Choreography Amit Zamir
- Video Art Yaara Nirel
- Production Director Keren-Or Gadon
- Assistant Director Cnaan Eliel
- Instrumentalists Binyamin Kober, Yehuda Smith