Hathaleen: The Unexpected Journey to Palestine

A satirical black comedy drama about a British Zionist who unexpectedly travels to Palestine to prove to his ex-girlfriend that he isn't a Zionist, the reason for their breakup.This play is based on true events about the increasing settler violence that is occurring in the West Bank. It is inspired by the writer and director's own experiences in Palestine in the summer of 2025. The play was developed through the Bread and Roses Writer's Programme and is having its premiere at the Camden Fringe Festival.The play is pushing to challenge the lack of Muslim actors in British theatre and the representation of Islam on stage. The play hopes to raise awareness and understanding about the religion to promote unification around the world and within England.The writer/director Louis Linsey is raising money to send via the Center for Jewish Nonviolence (CJNV) to support the community of Umm Al-Khair in Masafer Yatta in memory of Awdah Hathaleen who was murdered by the Israeli settler Yinon Levi on 28th July 2025. Parts of the play are based on accounts from friends of Louis' who were there during the atrocity. All donations to the charity are very welcome - there will be a collection at the e