
Play · Off-West End
Set in 2011 Damascus, Samira follows a charismatic woman at the heart of a protest movement, sharing events as they unfold until her sudden disappearance. A new play by Carmen Nasr, it is directed by Emily Burns and stars May Calamawy (Moon Knight), Joshua McGuire (Anatomy of a Scandal), and Sirine Saba (Phaedra).
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How to book
Preview performances are cheaper from £20.
Staying nearby
The nearest hotels to the National Theatre (Dorfman), for anyone travelling in for a show rather than heading home after it.
- Strand Palaceabout 10 min walk
- The Z Hotel Covent Gardenabout 15 min walk
- citizenM London Banksideabout 15 min walk
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Best deals
Best deals across LondonSave up to £20 off selected tickets, available in person from the Box Office 60 mins before each performance. Subject to availability.
Tickets cost £5 for 16-18 year olds and £10 for 19-25 year olds. Book up to two tickets per production. Proof of age required.




