In God We Trust is a play written by Avaes Mohammad. It is set in Guantanamo Bay detention camp and uses this environment to explore ideas of American imperialism as well as philosophical divisions within Islam through its central characters, Sarfraz and Hamza.[1][2][3]
| In God We Trust | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Avaes Mohammad |
| Characters | Hamza, Sarfraz, a prison guard |
| Subject | American imperialism, philosophical divisions within Islam |
| Setting | Guantanamo Bay detention camp |
Original tour
editThe piece was toured by Peshkar Productions[4] to the following venues in 2005:
- Lawrence Batley Theatre; 1 and 2 March
- Hawth Theatre, Crawley; 4 and 5 March
- Gateway Theatre (Chester); 10–12 March
- Oldham Coliseum Theatre; 7–9 April
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton; 12 and 13 April
- Contact Theatre; 18–21 April
- The Drum (Arts Centre); 22 and 23 April
- Darlington Arts Centre; 26 April
- Theatre in the Mill, Bradford; 29 and 30 April[5]
Cast
editThe cast for the play included Gary Stoner, as Hamza, Asif Khan, as Sarfraz[4] and Roxy Shahidi playing a prison guard.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Avaes Mohammad – Complete in God We Trust Interview part 1". You Tube. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ "Guantanamo play – 'In God We Trust'". Indy Media UK. 15 April 2005. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ "Octagon to stage 'Camp X-Ray' play". The Bolton News. 2 April 2005. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ a b Hickling, Alfred (16 April 2005). "In God We Trust". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ "Peshkar to Tour Camp X-Ray Play". The British Theatre Guide. 25 February 2005. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
- ^ Mitchell, Sophie (30 April 2005). "Review: 'In God We Trust'". Cage Prisoners. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2015.