The Entertainers

Presented by Steph Connell Productions.

After his acting debut in  Snow White, Nizar discovers that panto is just for Christmas and there aren’t many theatre auditions when you’re four-foot-eight. How can he support his loved ones back home when the wolves are at the door? 

Nizar joins fellow actor Alex on the night-time party circuit for a rollercoaster tour of the bright lights and dark corners of modern Britain.

Inspired by real events, The Entertainers  is a funny, tender and at times toe-curling journey into the hidden world of British entertainment. A road–trip movie of a play, it paints a portrait of the UK through the eyes of someone new to the country: the culture, the camaraderie, and the morning after. 

From the team that brought you the award-winning tour de force Penguin, The Entertainers explores the line between empowerment and exploitation, as we follow Nizar on a quest for independence, joy, dignity and a bloody brilliant good night out. 

By Hamzeh Al Hussien, Lindsay Rodden and Amy Golding  

Co-commissioned by Liverpool Arab Arts Festival 

Supported by Adopt a Playwright, Shubbak and Live Theatre.