Name: Oh My Sweet Land, The Young Vic
Start: 2014-04-09
End: 2014-05-03
Location: The Young Vic

With the conflict in Syria never far from the front pages, the Young Vic’s Spring production of 'Oh My Sweet Land' promises a personal perspective on this civil war.

The show is conceived and performed by German-Syrian actor Corinne Jaber (director of The Comedy of Errors set in Afghanistan for The Globe’s 2012 World Shakespeare Festival and winner of France's prestigious Molière Prize). It follows a woman who finds her way back into Syria in search of a lost love. Jaber, along with the show’s writer and director Amir Nizar Zuabi (founder of Haifa-based theatre company Shiber Hur), travelled to the refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan to research 'Oh My Sweet Land' in order to capture the reality of everyday life in Syria.

This won’t be an easy watch but it is sure to be a fascinating one.

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COMPETITION

We've partnered with the Young Vic to bring you an amazing night at the theatre. You could win:

- A pair of tickets to see Oh My Sweet Land at The Young Vic

- Two drinks vouchers for use in the Young Vic's bar (enjoy a glass of something in the interval)

- Two Oh My Sweet Land playtexts

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What	Oh My Sweet Land, The Young Vic
Where	The Young Vic, 66 The Cut, Waterloo, London, SE1 8LZ \| MAP
Nearest tube	Waterloo (underground)
When	09 Apr 14 – 03 May 14, Mon-Sat 19.45; Sat Matinees 14.45
Price	£10.00-19.50
Website	Click here to book via the Young Vic

What the critics say

THE GUARDIAN

'this is a stunning piece of reportage and Jaber, whose preparation of kubah is synchronised with the recollected stories, gives you the impression of a woman compelled to communicate what she has heard and seen'

THE INDEPENDENT

'The desperate plight of Syria's two million refugees is searingly and sensitively communicated'

Paul Taylor

Local tips

Where to Eat

Ev Restaurant and Deli, tucked just behind nearby Southwark underground station, offers great value Turkish cuisine and some of the best hummus in London. Or, for those who prefer not to venture out of the theatre, the Young Vic’s own bar and restaurant offers a range of dishes themed to individual performances.

Practical

VENUE

Not to be confused with the Old Vic , which is located just down the road, the Young Vic is a short walk from both Southwark and Waterloo stations. It’s also within walking distance of the buzzing cultural hub of the South Bank , where you can grab dinner, have a drink on the riverfront or take in some art on the way to the theatre.

ABOUT THE YOUNG VIC

Under current artistic director David Lan, the Young Vic has gained a reputation for attracting some of the best theatre from all over the world, frequently attracting big name directors, writers and actors. For a fraction of West End ticket prices, theatregoers heading south of the river can catch a range established artists and up and coming new talents in the theatre’s three flexible spaces.

Oh My Sweet Land, The Young Vic

With the conflict in Syria never far from the front pages, the Young Vic’s spring production of Oh My Sweet Land promises a personal perspective...