2013 Edinburgh Fringe

Head Over Heels in Saudi Arabia

  • Theatre
  • 5:50pm (75 mins)
  • 11-26 Aug 2013
  • Spotlites
  • £8.50
Head Over Heels in Saudi Arabia. Maisah Sobaihi. Copyright: Universal Pictures
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What do women in Saudi Arabia do when their husbands decides on wife number two? Do they fight or flee? What's life like for the second wife? How long is too long to wait for Mr Prince Charming to come galloping on his horse? In Head Over Heels in Saudi Arabia one woman takes you on a journey to playfully explore the lives of three women. Prepare to laugh as she bravely addresses many of the sensitive topics related to these experiences and unveils what really goes on...

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First Saudi female comic takes to the stage at Fringe

Saudi Arabian playwright, actress and academic, Dr Maisah Sobaihi, is making history by being the first performer from the kingdom to showcase their work at Edinburgh's famous Fringe Festival.

The Telegraph, 13th August 2013

Heard the one about the Saudi woman at the Fringe?

Nick Clark meets a performer who wants to tell a different Arab story.

Nick Clark, The Independent, 2nd August 2013

Performances

Date Time Venue
11th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
12th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
13th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
14th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
15th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
16th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
17th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
18th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
19th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
20th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
21st Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
22nd Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
23rd Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
24th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
25th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites
26th Aug 2013 17:50 Spotlites

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