TAHA at the Arts Centre in Melbourne

Following sell-out shows in London, Edinburgh and Adelaide, TAHA, the award winning lyrical story of the life of Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali will be presented in the State Theatre for 6 shows only from July 10-14 as part of Art Centre Melbourne's Big World, Up Close series.

Amer Hlehel on stage Source: Saheer Oubaid

Written and performed by Palestinian author and performer Amer Hlehel, TAHA has been translated into English and directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi, one of the Middle East's most important writer/directors.

In this interview Aseel Tayeh, cross-cultural educator with the Arts Centre talks about the importance of showing this performance for an Australian audience.