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'Join rapper, poet and lyrical powerhouse Omar Musa for a triumphant evening of deeply personal stories and riotously political songs. In a thundering hour on stage, Musa mashes poems, live music and stories together to confront heartbreak, human connection and the dark realities of Australian culture. Since Ali Died is a rare opportunity to see one of Australia’s most electric and impressive storytellers up close and personal.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Production Details
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First produced at Griffin Theatre, 11-14 April 2018 at SDW Stables Theatre as part of Batch Festival.
Director: Anthea Williams.
Cast: Omar Musa.
Produced at the Darwin Festival, 10-12 August 2018, at Happy Yes, Darwin.
Revived at the Griffin Theatre Company, 7-19 January 2019.
Produced at the Riverside Theatre, Parramatta, 22 to 25 January 2019.
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Rapper, Poet and Novelist Omar Musa
2019
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— Appears in: The Saturday Paper , 2-8 November 2019;'Through his one-man show Since Ali Died, Omar Musa has connected with audiences who have experienced ostracism. The rapper, novelist and poet speaks about the power of storytelling and the need for greater nuance in depictions of the Muslim community. “People come up to me after the show. Firstly, there are people really interested in having direct access to a young Muslim man growing up post-9/11. And then, secondly, there are those who relate to the outsider experience. I talk about a very specific intersection of race and religion – but try to make it relatable to all people who might feel a bit different.” ' (Introduction)
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Rapper, Poet and Novelist Omar Musa
2019
single work
column
— Appears in: The Saturday Paper , 2-8 November 2019;'Through his one-man show Since Ali Died, Omar Musa has connected with audiences who have experienced ostracism. The rapper, novelist and poet speaks about the power of storytelling and the need for greater nuance in depictions of the Muslim community. “People come up to me after the show. Firstly, there are people really interested in having direct access to a young Muslim man growing up post-9/11. And then, secondly, there are those who relate to the outsider experience. I talk about a very specific intersection of race and religion – but try to make it relatable to all people who might feel a bit different.” ' (Introduction)
Awards
- 2019 winner Canberra Critics Circle Awards — Theatre
- 2018 winner Sydney Theatre Awards — Best Cabaret Production
