Samira tickets
About Samira
Sometimes only the truth can save us.
2011, Damascus. As protests flood the streets, Samira stands at the heart of a movement demanding change. Charismatic, radical and fiercely funny, she shares an unfiltered account of events as they unfold.
Thousands of miles away, a group of London academics follow her story, captivated by a revolution in real time.
Then she disappears…
Thrilling, funny and provocative, Samira is a new play by Carmen Nasr (Under the Shadow), directed by Emily Burns (Dear Octopus), with a cast including May Calamawy (Moon Knight), Joshua McGuire (Anatomy of a Scandal) and Sirine Saba (Phaedra).
For assisted performances, please book directly through the National Theatre.
Venue
Categories
Start date
4th February, 2027
End date
13th March, 2027
Stars on stage
Antonia Salib
Karim Saleh
Sirine Saba
Lily Olufemi-Bywaters
Joshua McGuire
May Calamawy
Samira cast and creative team
By: Carmen Nasr
Director: Emily Burns
Cast list: May Calamawy, Joshua McGuire, Sirine Saba
Sets and Costumes: Frankie Bradshaw
Lighting: Joshua Pharo
Sound: George Dennis
Venue
Dorfman Theatre
Directions
Location: National
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68
Car park: National Theatre basement, accessed from Upper Ground Opening times: 6am to 12 midnight (Mon – Fri) and 7am to 12 midnight (Sat and Sun)
Directions from tube: The National Theatre is on the South Bank, just minutes from Covent Garden, the West End and Waterloo. The main entrance is on the riverside walkway.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
Is Samira playing in the West End or Off-West End?
Samira is Off West End.
How long is Samira on for?
Tickets for Samira are available through 13 March 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Who stars in Samira?
Samira stars May Calamawy, Joshua McGuire, Sirine Saba.
Who is the director of Samira?
Emily Burns is the director of Samira.
Who is the writer of Samira?
The writer of Samira is Carmen Nasr.
How do you get tickets for Samira?
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Which theatre is Samira at?
Samira is at London's Dorfman Theatre, which is located at National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX.
How much are tickets for Samira?
Samira tickets start at £23.
What is Samira about?
Sometimes only the truth can save us.
Thrilling, funny and provocative, Samira is a new play by Carmen Nasr (Under the Shadow), directed by Emily Burns (Dear Octopus).
