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Get A Knock on the Roof tickets – Royal Court Theatre

Experience the gripping and emotional A Knock on the Roof, now making its London premiere at the Royal Court Theatre. This powerful play, written by and starring Khawla Ibraheem, takes you inside the heart of Gaza, where Mariam prepares for the unimaginable — a race against time to survive.

With dry wit and unrelenting determination, Mariam practices for the moment the army’s warning “knock on the roof” signals impending danger. Directed by Obie Award-winner Oliver Butler, this Off-Broadway hit comes straight from New York Theatre Workshop, offering a raw, intimate look at life in a war zone.

Don’t miss your chance to see A Knock on the Roof, a story of survival, obsession, and the human spirit in one of the most volatile places on earth.

A Knock on the Roof runs from 21 February 2025 until 8 March 2025 at the Royal Court Theatre in London.

‘The readier you are, the better chance of survival you have’

Pack Bag. Set timer. Run. Repeat.

Mariam knows the army often drops small warning bombs – a knock on the roof – giving tenants in Gaza 5-15 minutes to evacuate before their home is destroyed.

With dry wit and determination, Mariam meticulously rehearses for the run of her life, deliberating what – and who – she can take with her.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of A Knock on the Roof?

Starring Khawla Ibraheem.

Venue Information

Royal Court Theatre , Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS

Nearest Tube or Train: Sloane Square (Circle Line, District Line)

Nearest Buses: 19, 22, 319, C1, N19, N22, 137, 452

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Critics' reviews of A Knock on the Roof

★★★★ "Scalding one-woman play" - Guardian

★★★★ "A poignant, pertinent portrayal of life in Gaza" - Independent

- "Raw and rough at the edges" - Standard

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A Knock on the Roof is playing at the Royal Court Theatre in London
Yes, A Knock on the Roof has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
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