The National Theatre production of new play Samira, by Carmen Nasr, will show at the Dorfman Theatre between 4 February – 13 March 2027. 

Samira in London  

Samira, by Carmen Nasr (Under the Shadow) will play as part of the National Theatre’s 2027 season. 

The play is a thrilling, funny and provocative new play set during the Arab Spring – a series of pro-democracy anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions across many Arab countries in the early 2010s. 

Book Samira tickets 

Samira plays the National Theatre for a limited run from 4 February – 13 March 2027. Book your tickets now so you don’t miss it.

Performance Information

Check booking calendar for full details

Tickets by Month
Feb 2027
Mar 2027

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Samira?

  • Samira: May Calamawy (Ramy)
  • Dan: Joshua McGuire (The Gold)
  • Maya: Lily Olufemi-Bywaters (Toto Kerblammo!)
  • Rana: Sirine Saba (Phaedra)
  • Kamil: Karim Saleh (Luxor)
  • Amira: Antonia Salib (Hijack)

Who are the creative team of Samira?

  • Writer: Carmen Nasr
  • Director: Emily Burns
  • Sets and costume design: Frankie Bradshaw
  • Lighting design: Joshua Pharo
  • Sound design: George Dennis

Venue Information

National Theatre - Dorfman Theatre , Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samira is playing at the National Theatre - Dorfman Theatre in London
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Samira, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Samira has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday

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