Penguin On Tour

LAAF 2025 festival programme revealed Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) takes place this month with a line-up from across the Arab world.The annual festival takes place from July 11-20 at venues including the Bluecoat, Unity Theatre, th...

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We kick off our #LAAF2025 retrospective with a look at our launch night at @unitytheatre.bsky.social!

We witnessed the incredible @penguinbyhamzeh.bsky.social and welcomed lots of new and old faces to start what would be an incredible ten days of Arab Arts.

(Photos: Andrew AB Photography)

That’s 🌟🌟🌟🌟 for Penguin from The Scotsman

“A show that takes us on a tremendous journey…crossing cultures and finding the same flawed but recognisable humanity everywhere”.

#PenguinTour #theatre #theatresky #tour #uk

Hamzeh got to bring his show to Za’atari refugee camp last November where he spent 6 years & reunited with his mum and sister who have lived there for 12.

Hamzeh shares a message of what he hopes audiences will take from Penguin.

🐧 Browse upcoming tour dates: www.amygolding.co.uk/penguin

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PENGUIN

Friday 11th July @unitytheatre.bsky.social

www.unitytheatreliverpool.co.uk/whats-on/pen...

We’re down to the last few tickets at the @trontheatre.bsky.social for Penguin. These are the only two Scottish tour dates, catch it before it leaves.

🎟️ www.tron.co.uk/shows/penguin/

#theatresky #glasgow

📢 Penguin makes its Scottish premiere tomorrow at the @trontheatre.bsky.social for a sold-out first performance. Only two opportunities to catch this inspiring story in Scotland, not to be missed! 🐧

Thu 22 May - SOLD OUT
Fri 23 May - Limited

🎟️ www.tron.co.uk/shows/penguin/

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“You’ll come out of the show feeling enriched”

We caught up with more audience members to hear their thoughts on Penguin. 🐧

Browse your nearest venue here: linktr.ee/penguintour

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We’re down to the last few tickets at the @trontheatre.bsky.social - we’re almost sold out. 🙏

Join us for two nights with a post-show discussion on Thursday 22nd May. 🐧

#PenguinTour #glasgow #theatre

✨ PART ONE: We caught up with the audience after the show to hear what they thought of Penguin! 🐧

Upcoming performances:
🎭 @trontheatre.bsky.social, 22–23 May
🎭 ARC Stockton, 4–5 Jun
🎭 Lakeside Arts, 10 Jun

Don’t miss your chance to see Penguin on tour!

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Director and co-creator Amy Golding gives us some insight into what you can expect when you come and see Penguin.

We continue our tour next at the @trontheatre.bsky.social in Glasgow, tickets are limited and close to selling out: www.tron.co.uk/shows/penguin/

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Penguin - Liverpool Arab Arts Festival Full of humour and beauty, Hamzeh’s extraordinary story transports you to Syria, Gateshead - and his mind.

We’re delighted to announce that PENGUIN will be part of this year’s @lpoolarabartsfest.bsky.social 🥳

Tickets are now on sale 👇

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A month from today, Penguin will make its Scottish premiere at the @trontheatre.bsky.social in Glasgow. ☺️

Thu 22 May includes a post-show discussion.

🎟️ www.tron.co.uk/shows/penguin/

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Thank you to The Observer for ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Penguin is touring the U.K. until Oct 9th. Stay tuned for more dates and venues to be announced soon. 👈

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Thank you to North East Bylines for the review 🙏

Penguin’s next stop is the @trontheatre.bsky.social making its Scottish premiere next month. 🤩

#PenguinTour #theatresky #glasgow

Have you got your tickets for @penguinbyhamzeh.bsky.social yet? Come see the brilliant Hamzeh Al Hussien entertain you with his own extraordinary story full of music, dancing, fantasies & marbles! Ends tomorrow night, Sat 12 Apr. Book asap at www.live.org.uk/whats-on/pen...

As @penguinbyhamzeh.bsky.social takes to our stage tonight Wed 9 - Sat 12 Apr, listen in to co-creator Hamzeh Al Hussien & Director Amy Golding chatting to Anna Foster about the show on BBC Radio Newcastle at BBC Sounds from 11mins 16secs via this link tinyurl.com/52cnu9nh

Hamzeh and Amy are currently on BBC Radio Newcastle - listen below!

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Penguin Hamzeh Al Hussien and Amy Golding present

Tickets are selling fast for Penguin this week at @livetheatre.bsky.social with limited availability. 👀

🎟️ www.live.org.uk/whats-on/pen...

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This is an amazing show - I saw it first time round and it blew me away. Full of energy, it’s clever, funny and desperately sad. Its one of the best things I’ve seen in years.

Thank you Anna Foster for having us on BBC Radio Newcastle, it was lovely to meet you. ☺️

🎙️ Tune in on Monday to hear Hamzeh talk about our upcoming U.K. tour of Penguin.

Opening at @livetheatre.bsky.social next week. Tickets are selling fast: www.live.org.uk/whats-on/pen...

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Hamzeh gives us some insight into Penguin and the importance of self-acceptance. 🙏

Meet Hamzeh and get lost in his extraordinary story from Syria to Gateshead, UK. Touring until October 2025.

Browse our full tour details here: www.amygolding.co.uk/penguin

#theatresky #uk #tour

Brilliant first show last night at Theatre Massalia as part of Assitej International’s Bright Generations Festival. Two more shows to go! ✨

We feel right at home here and very well looked after ❤️

Images: Ian Mackintosh

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📣 VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Penguin will be coming to Lakeside Arts on June 10th.

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale: www.lakesidearts.org.uk/event/penguin/

#PenguinTour #nottingham #uk #theatre #disability

Next stop of the #PenguinTour is Bright Generations Festival, Théâtre Massalia in Marseille (25th-27th March). 🇫🇷

We’ll be returning for our U.K. run from the 9th April with more dates/venues to be announced. Stay tuned. 🐧

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☺️ We’re in good company at @livetheatre.bsky.social with Little Cogs in association with ARC Stockton’s Unruly by Vici Wreford-Sinnott, a show about disability rights.

Showing this Saturday!

Catch Penguin at Live Theatre from Wed 9 - Sat 12 Apr 2025.

#PenguinTour #Newcastle #theatre #disability

Here’s a glimpse at the Penguin team, the amazing Lou Duffy our Costume superstar & the amazing Andrea Scrimshaw our Stage Manager keeping us together. 💕

Hamzeh has been hard at work this week preparing for our trip to Marseille, France for the Bright Generations Festival.

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Hamzeh is in rehearsals this week at Live Theatre in Newcastle before heading to Marseille. 🤩

Upcoming shows:

▪️Bright Generations Festival, 25-27 March
▫️Live Theatre, 9-12 April
▪️Tron Theatre, 22-23 May

🎟️ www.amygolding.co.uk/penguin

#PenguinTour #newscastle #glasgow #theatre

We are delighted to be bringing Penguin to the Bright Generations Festival in Marseille this month. 🙌

We head into rehearsals next week, keep an eye on our socials as we’ll be sharing our journey.

Tickets are currently on sale for our U.K. tour: www.amygolding.co.uk/penguin

#PenguinTour #Theatre

Our ticketing system and parts of our website will be down from 8pm this evening until 10am on Wednesday 12 February.

A reminder that our box office and online sales will pause from 8pm tonight. They will be unavailable until 10am on Wednesday, 12 February, as we transfer data over from Eventbrite to Ticketsolve.

Tickets will be available online and in-person again from 10am on Wed, 12 February.