Broken Wings
Broken Wings
An autobiographical account of KAHLIL GIBRAN’S first love, Broken Wings is a musical adaptation of the iconic poet’s 1912 masterpiece.
New York City, 1923. An ageing Gibran narrates from his cold studio. Through poetry and music, he transports us back two decades and across continents, to turn-of-the-century Beirut. His eighteen-year-old self returns to The Middle East after five years in America, to complete his education and discover more of his heritage. He falls deeply in love with Selma Karamy, the daughter of family friend and hugely respected local businessman, Farris Karamy. However, Selma soon becomes betrothed to Mansour Bey Galib, nephew of the powerful Bishop Bulos Galib, who has one eye on the Karamy family fortune. Gibran and Selma fight to reconcile their love for one another, whilst navigating the rules, traditions and expectations that their society lays before them.
This moving new musical is written by Middle Eastern duo Nadim Naaman and Dana Al Fardan, and directed by Bronagh Lagan, with orchestrations by Joe Davison. What inspired the acclaimed author of The Prophet to write? What moved him to such profound philosophy in his later life? The events of Broken Wings highlight key issues of the time, yet the themes and debates raised remain increasingly relevant today, over a century later; the fight for gender equality, the freedom to love who we love, tradition versus modernity, wealth versus happiness, immigration and the importance of ‘home’.
- Duration
2 hours 10 mins (including interval)
- Good To Know
Please note: The appearance of any particular artist cannot be guaranteed
Additional Details & FAQ
- Access Information
Bookings for disabled patrons and those with access needs can be made by calling our Box Office directly Monday to Saturday 10am to 7.30pm. An Access rate is available, although not on all price bands. To enter the building with no steps an alternative entrance to the Stalls is used.
Tel: 020 7930 8800
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after booking.
- How Does It Work
Please print your confirmation email and bring along with you to your performance.
- Suitable For Children
8+
- Where Do I Go
Theatre Royal Haymarket
18 Suffolk Street London
SW1Y 4HT
Reviews
Trishla Joshi
Aug 6, 2018
Poignant performance by Nikita Johal. Absolutely stunning and would love to see her again.
A Jeffrie
Aug 6, 2018
Excellent musical - acting was superb and the lines were spoken clearly and lucidly . The play in itself was excellent and the English language was at its finest. Highly recommended. Its a shame that Broken Wings was on for only 4 days!! A longer run would be welcome.
Mandy W
Aug 5, 2018
Broken Wings at the Theatre Royal Haymarket was absolutely superb. The singing was mesmorising. A beautiful and tragic tale of love and loss. I had tears streaming down my face at the end. A massive standing ovation.
Mandy W
Aug 5, 2018
Broken Wings at the Theatre Royal Haymarket was absolutely superb. The singing was mesmorising. A beautiful and tragic tale of love and loss. I had tears streaming down my face at the end. A massive standing ovation.
Gilly Newt
Aug 5, 2018
A beautiful, gentle love story highlighting the plight of women in our world. Rob Houchen was incredible and all cast members excelled.
Kate
Aug 5, 2018
Very earnest and committed acting from all.
Sana Pirzada
Aug 4, 2018
'Broken Wings' the musical was most definitely an excellent adaptation of Kahlil Gibran's masterpiece. Though the plot itself was very simple, the brilliant music, vocals, lighting, costumes, acting etc made it all the more enthralling. The musical consisted of some very memorable songs including 'Spirit of the earth' which certainly left a print on my mind. All in well everything was outstanding.
kstwylah
Aug 2, 2018
The premier of Broken Wings was amazing-- it was full of soul and was worthy of Gibran. It was beautiful! it made me cry, it made me admire Gibran even more -- his feminism and his story telling -- and the music! the musicians! the actors and actresses! -- my heart is full. I would recommend this musical to anyone - even those who haven't heard of Gibran.
Brigitte
Aug 2, 2018
A beautiful and moving musical. It took me back to Beirut. Loved the songs too.