Suppliants of Syria Comes to Hoxton Hall
Border Crossings presents a new multimedia adaptation of Aeschylus’ Suppliants, bringing the voices of Syrian women to the London stage, 3–8 March 2026.
Border Crossings returns to London this spring with Suppliants of Syria, a multimedia theatre work that places the stories of Syrian women at the centre of a Greek tragedy.
The production combines the 2,500-year-old text of Aeschylus’ Suppliants — a story of women fleeing their homes in search of safety — with filmed testimonies from Syrian women themselves. These recorded voices interact with live performers on stage. The venue will also display artworks by local refugees.
Artistic Director Michael Walling explains the project’s origins: “We first worked in Adana in 2018, responding to a policy consultation on the role of culture in the so-called ‘refugee crisis’. Seven years later, terms like ‘asylum seeker’ and ‘refugee’ are often weaponised. This show seeks to shift that frame and question our own responsibilities as a host society.”
The creative team includes associate director Lucy Dunkerley, producer Ilke Sanlier in Turkey, and video artist Kıvanç Türkgeldi. Music is composed by Dave Carey, with movement direction by Maria da Luz Ghoumrassi.
Each performance begins with a short talk from a refugee or NGO worker, followed by music and dance from local refugees. Solidarity tickets are available, allowing attendees to sponsor the attendance of refugees or migrants.
The project was developed with Meryem Kadın Kooperatifi and Çukurova University’s Film Department, and supported by the British Council Creative Collaborations Grant, the Anna Lindh Foundation, and Arts Council England. The outreach programme is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and the Hellenic Society.
Border Crossings has been working internationally since 1995, bridging cultures through participatory, multimedia theatre. Its work has included collaborations with Inuit performers, Syrian refugees, Latin American and Māori communities, and partners in China, India, and Ghana.
Performances run from Tuesday 3 to Sunday 8 March 2026 at Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, London N1.
Tickets are £20, with concessions at £15 and a £30 option to sponsor a seat for a refugee or migrant. The performance contains strong themes of violence, war, and displacement, and is suitable for ages 14+.
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Elena Leo is the Culture & Lifestyle Editor of Ikon London Magazine.
