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As Long As We Are Breathing Tickets

A moving and reflective portrayal of the true-life story of Miriam Freedman

This production is recommended for ages 12+

Performance dates

29 January – 1 March 2025

Run time 90 mins

Includes interval

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As Long As We Are Breathing Tickets

Diane Samuel’s new play, As Long As We Are Breathing, is making its world premiere at the Arcola Theatre for a limited run. Based on the real life of Miriam Freedman, this gripping story follows Miriam from her childhood through to her life during the Holocaust and beyond. It is an emotional and touching play that combines video footage, live music, and physical theatre to create an intimate reflection of Miriam’s life. Don’t miss this new play that delves into the repercussions of the tragedy and horror of the Holocaust. Book your tickets now.

About As Long As We Are Breathing

This moving piece reflects on Miriam’s childhood experience of living in danger, hiding with some of her family in Slovakia during the Holocaust, and charts her journey to London in adulthood, where she discovered yoga and meditation, which enabled her to face and begin processing the depths of her trauma and grief. Delve within to contemplate Miriam’s loss and her search for healing, peace, and forgiveness in a shared theatrical experience.

Facts and Critical Acclaim

  • Diane Samuels’ previous work includes The Kindertransport, for which she won the Verity Bargate and Meyer-Whitworth Awards.
  • Samuel’s other work includes 3 Sisters on Hope Street (with Tracy-Ann Oberman) at the Liverpool Everyman and Hampstead Theatre.

As Long As We Are Breathing Creatives

  • Writer - Diane Samuels
  • Director - Ben Caplan
  • Producer - Sarah Lawrie

As Long As We Are Breathing Cast

Casting to be announced.

Upcoming Performance Times

Monday24 February 2025
Tuesday25 February 2025
Wednesday26 February 2025
Thursday27 February 2025
Friday28 February 2025
Saturday1 March 2025
Saturday1 March 2025
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19:00
15:30
19:00

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Content

Content Warnings: Themes of conflict, persecution, loss and explicit references to The Holocaust.

Access

All performances are relaxed.

Recent Reviews

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Beverley Robin

Very well done! Moving and thought provoking. Unusual production. Worth seeing.

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