Presented by the 2021 Sydney Festival and the National Theatre of Parramatta.

Production Photography by Noni Carrol

Creative Team

Written and Concept by James Elazzi
Directed by Paige Rattray

With

Fayssal Bazzi
Neveen Hanna
Sheridan Harbridge
Johnny Nasser
Rahel Romahn
Kristelle Zibara

Creatives

Set and Costume Renée Mulder
Lighting Designer Kelsey Lee
Sound Designer David Muratore
Production Manager Cara Woods
Assistant to the Director Priscilla Doueihy (Creative Futures)
Stage Manager Lauren Tulloh

QUEEN FATIMA
Written by James Elazzi
Directed by Paige Rattray

“ONE OF SYDNEY'S MOST EXCITING YOUNG WRITERS”
– TIME OUT [ON JAMES ELAZZI]

Pressured to be married with children, 30-year-old Fatima seeks glory at the Queen Lebanon Australia pageant to gain the respect of her boyfriend’s high-flying lawyer parents. But how can a baker’s daughter transform herself to prove she is worthy of his love? 

With the help of her 74-year-old best friend Gada, Fatima shows that narrow-minded ideals about diversity, looks and valuing each other, are no match for her stereotype-busting plans.  

Queen Fatima is a heartfelt comedy about celebrating our differences, from acclaimed writer James Elazzi (Lady Tabouli, Sydney Festival). Directed by Paige Rattray, Fatima is part of True West, the National Theatre of Parramatta’s independent theatre season celebrating contemporary voices and talents from Sydney’s west. Queen Fatima is also developed by Sydney Theatre Company’s Rough Draft program.

Runtime: 85 mins