'Saber Came to Tea' created by Yemeni artists-in-exile Shatha Altowai and her husband, composer Saber Bamatraf, will be performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. All photos: Shatha Altowai
While the short play delves into serious themes of civil war and conventions of society, there are also comedic moments.
Altowai plays a young wife who stands against the conventions of her family and society at large.
'Saber Came to Tea' consists of an all Arab cast performing in Arabic. The show includes subtitles projected on screens next to the stage.
A magic trick turns a formal gathering into a conversation around acceptable social norms in 'Saber Came to Tea'.
The show features original music by Bamatraf, pictured here playing the piano during a performance in October 2021.
Live music and elements of multimedia add depth to the themes explored in 'Saber Came to Tea'.
The play was inspired by real life events of Bamatraf meeting his wife Altowai's family for the first time.
'Saber Came to Tea' at Edinburgh Festival Fringe - in pictures
