THEM
The Play The Playwright The Director Cast & Creatives Media & Reviews
2022 Tour
The PlayThe PlaywrightThe DirectorCast & CreativesMedia & Reviews
THEM
by Samah Sabawi
2022 Tour
THEM shines light on humour and humanity under hardship at Butter Factory Theatre in Wodonga
THEM shines light on humour and humanity under hardship at Butter Factory Theatre in Wodonga
Lara WeekAugust 31, 2022interview
WIN News Albury: "Critically acclaimed production THEM is coming to the regions!
WIN News Albury: "Critically acclaimed production THEM is coming to the regions!
Lara WeekAugust 30, 2022
Sydney Arts Guide review: “Captivating performances by the ensemble cast of six – an acting masterclass, totally engaging and thought provoking.”
Sydney Arts Guide review: “Captivating performances by the ensemble cast of six – an acting masterclass, totally engaging and thought provoking.”
ReviewsLara WeekJuly 31, 2022
The Theatre Enthusiast review: "The type of theatre Australia should champion, be proud of and feature on our mainstream stages."
The Theatre Enthusiast review: "The type of theatre Australia should champion, be proud of and feature on our mainstream stages."
ReviewsLara WeekJuly 30, 2022
"I want us to see ourselves in them": Toasting Aussie Theatre interview with Samah Sabawi
"I want us to see ourselves in them": Toasting Aussie Theatre interview with Samah Sabawi
InterviewsLara WeekJuly 29, 2022
ABC News: "THEM showcases the lives of refugees"
ABC News: "THEM showcases the lives of refugees"
InterviewsLara WeekJuly 29, 2022
Sydney Morning Herald review: "A a drama with a compassionate heart" ★★★★
Sydney Morning Herald review: "A a drama with a compassionate heart" ★★★★
ReviewsLara WeekJuly 29, 2022
Theatre Travels review: "Thought provoking, hard hitting and heartbreaking...do not miss this!"
Theatre Travels review: "Thought provoking, hard hitting and heartbreaking...do not miss this!"
ReviewsLara WeekJuly 28, 2022
2SER FM radio interview with Claudia Greenstone
2SER FM radio interview with Claudia Greenstone
Lara WeekJuly 27, 2022interview
"THEM is an act of beautiful resistance": Geelong Independent
"THEM is an act of beautiful resistance": Geelong Independent
InterviewsLara WeekJuly 26, 2022
Backstage podcast interview with Bagryana Popov and Samah Sabawi
Backstage podcast interview with Bagryana Popov and Samah Sabawi
InterviewsLara WeekJuly 26, 2022
SBS Arabic24 radio interview with Samah Sabawi
SBS Arabic24 radio interview with Samah Sabawi
InterviewsLara WeekJuly 22, 2022
Arts Friday talk with Samah Sabawi about the Sydney premiere of THEM at Parramatta Riverside
Arts Friday talk with Samah Sabawi about the Sydney premiere of THEM at Parramatta Riverside
InterviewsLara WeekJuly 21, 2022
THEM shortlisted for the 2020 Victorian Premier's Literary Award
THEM shortlisted for the 2020 Victorian Premier's Literary Award
AwardsLara WeekDecember 2, 2019
The Music Review: "Perhaps the most important piece of theatre you will see this year" ★★★★★
The Music Review: "Perhaps the most important piece of theatre you will see this year" ★★★★★
ReviewsLara WeekJune 6, 2019The Music, review, them
Sydney Morning Herald Review:  "A drama dappled with humanity and humour amid the horrors of war" ★★★★
Sydney Morning Herald Review: "A drama dappled with humanity and humour amid the horrors of war" ★★★★
ReviewsLara WeekJune 6, 2019review, Sydney Morning Herald, Cameron Woodhead
Herald Sun Review: "A warm, moving play... a welcome antidote to common images of the Middle East as a region beset with terrorism and violence"
Herald Sun Review: "A warm, moving play... a welcome antidote to common images of the Middle East as a region beset with terrorism and violence"
ReviewsLara WeekJune 5, 2019kate herbert, herald sun, samah sabawi
Stage Whispers Review: "Incredibly relatable...a forceful reminder that these kinds of tragic circumstances shouldn’t happen to anyone"
Stage Whispers Review: "Incredibly relatable...a forceful reminder that these kinds of tragic circumstances shouldn’t happen to anyone"
ReviewsLara WeekJune 3, 2019
ArtsHub Review: "A bold embrace of everyday people in the moments before they are displaced by war"
ArtsHub Review: "A bold embrace of everyday people in the moments before they are displaced by war"
ReviewsLara WeekJune 3, 2019review, ArtsHub
Theatre Travels Review: "Simply phenomenal...People need to be seeing this play"
Theatre Travels Review: "Simply phenomenal...People need to be seeing this play"
ReviewsLara WeekJune 2, 2019review, them, samah sabawi
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THEM was created and first performed on the sacred and sovereign lands of the Kulin Nations.
We pay our respects to the people of the Kulin Nations and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past and present.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal Land.

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Originally produced by Lara Week and Samah Sabawi, in collaboration with La Mama Theatre.
THEM is supported by La Trobe University, the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund – an Australian Government initiative, and the Australia Council for the Arts, the arts funding and advisory body of the Australian Government.