SABRINA MAHFOUZ: LILITH & KARAOKAY Tickets

About SABRINA MAHFOUZ: LILITH & KARAOKAY

With this Takeover week at The Bunker, I decided to platform stories, art and discussion that focuses on the many aspects of pregnancy that are still unfortunately taboo and often steeped in feelings of shame, despite their ubiquity. Abortion, miscarriage, surrogacy, still-birth and infertility will be spoken about, sung out loud and above all, any shame will be taken over with a celebration of womxn’s bodies and voices from the ancient myths to the legends of the future. – Sabrina Mahfouz Lilith by Jennie Buckman This lyrical play draws on the Jewish mythological figure of Lilith, Adam’s first wife, who refused to take the subservient role in their marriage and so was villified as a sexually wanton night hag, and baby killer. Lilith takes place in a heightened present day, with Lilith working as a hotel room attendant: Adam runs the reception. Hotel guests Gloria and Ed have returned to the room where their daughter Eva was conceived some years earlier. Tragically, she was stillborn. Now, it is Ed’s fortieth birthday, and time to scatter Eva’s ashes. But can things go to plan when so much has been left unsaid and Lilith’s ancient fury is simmering just below the surface? KaraOkay by Sabrina Mahfouz Accompanying Lilith is a short piece by Sabrina Mahfouz, combining beloved karaoke classics with stories of abortion and miscarriage. Can we one day talk about these things as easily, if as awkwardly, as we can take part in karaoke? Join us throughout the week for talks and events (to be announced) to further discuss and reflect on the subject matter both pieces explore.