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Thanks so much to Richard Summers and the Radio Drama Revival crew for persevering, and really surveying the issues that surround a subject. 

Radio Drama Revival: Episode 261 - There Is A Field, Part I aired last Friday, featuring an interview with playwright Jen Marlowe and also Aseel’s younger sister, Siwar. I’ve not heard the interviews yet myself so can’t wait to listen. Part II will air this coming Friday (I think) with a few words from me, so look out for it. I hope you enjoy Part I. If you have any comments or thoughts, send them this way or to the Radio Drama Revival website.

If you’re wondering what There Is A Field is exactly, read the info card below for more information - and check out the Radio Drama Revival podcast.  

What is it?

(2011) Full-length radio drama written by Jen Marlowe and produced by Marie Tueje.

Elevator pitch

How often do we hear a first person account of what it’s like to be a Palestinian Arab living in Israel? Topical news reporting draws our attention to the anger, suspicion and frustration that exists on both sides, but what if there were a story that expressed what it feels like to be a stranger in your own land, without resorting to bombast.

There Is A Field is an radio drama which recounts the death of 17 year-old peace activist Aseel Asleh during the protests of “Black October” in 2000. Seen through the eyes of his older sister, Nardeen, it is a story of grief, trauma and reconciliation that forgoes politicising the region’s conflicts in favour of telling a more human story.

Who’s involved?

Jen Marlowe: Writer

Marie Tueje: Direction

Johanna Pestka: Nardeen

Benjamin Nathan-Serio: Aseel

Brian Reedy: Hassan

Mar Bayo Montoliu: Jamila

With Richard Cloake, Beth Trollan and Alistair Fisher

Did you know?

There Is A Field was written as a Global Theatrical Call To Action, commemorating the tenth anniversary of Aseel’s death in October 2010. Performances of There Is A Field took place throughout the month in Australia, India, Kenya, Wales, Zimbabwe, France, Israel and the US (among others).

Further details

‘Donkeysaddle Projects’ combats inhumanity through exposing the humanity of those who have been marginalized and oppressed, through platforms such as writing, film and theatre. More info: http://donkeysaddle.org