Noman’s Land is a powerful, multi-media theatre piece that explores war, losing your home and survival.
Mixing moving drama, new music, striking costumes and visual projections of original artwork, the play intertwines the lives of refugees, the homeless, and those who try to help them.
Developed in collaboration with Bristol Sanctuary Theatre, Bristol Beacon, City of Bristol College, UWE, Cotham Parish Church and Bristol Refugee Festival, Noman’s Land unites refugee and migrant students with their peers from UWE, refugee musicians and visual artists, alongside professional artists.
Premiering as part of Bristol Refugee Festival 2025, don’t miss this unforgettable story that fuses magical realism, historical drama, and social commentary.
Inspired by real experiences, and written by Fahrudin Salihbegovic, a UWE lecturer with a refugee background himself, Noman’s Land is a deeply personal story and a universal exploration of exile.
Presented by Bristol Beacon, Bristol Sanctuary Theatre, City of Bristol College, UWE, Cotham Parish Church and Bristol Refugee Festival
Format: Reserved seating
Age: 16+
Content warning: Please note this show contains explicit language and content may be distressing for some.
Performance times
Doors: 18:30
Start: 19:30
Finish: 20:30
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Tickets for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Please note that there are a limited number of free tickets available for refugees and asylum seekers which are allocated on a first come first serve basis.
In order to obtain your free ticket, please contact 0117 203 4040 or email us via the link below.
About Bristol Refugee Festival
Bristol Refugee Festival supports newly arrived and settled communities to come together in celebration of inclusion and diversity, and overcome misconceptions as to why people seek sanctuary and strengthen communities. The festival now coordinates a collaborative year-round programme of arts, cultural and educational events, bringing together communities from across Bristol and beyond to connect, share and celebrate.
About Bristol Sanctuary Theatre
The Bristol Sanctuary Theatre is a theatre group dedicated to supporting young refugees in their artistic expression and integration into a new society, through creation of original and high-quality theatre works. The company is affiliated with UWE, local schools, arts organisations, and refugee charities. The group offers a space for creativity, community, and personal growth, providing refugees with access to artistic opportunities, skill development, and a platform for sharing their compelling stories to the audiences in Bristol area.
Our work seeks to address the widespread stigmatisation, marginalisation and vulnerability of young refugees by empowering them and encouraging solidarity and social cohesion. Through the creation of high-quality art and theatre, we strive to amplify the voices of refugees, highlighting their value and celebrating their contributions to the Bristol community.
Check out here some of the original artwork featuring in the performance
[Credit Soroush Abadi]
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About Lantern Hall
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Seating plans
Seating plans
Lantern Hall is a performance space with a flat floor that can be used in a seated or standing format. To find out more detail about our seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas, view our seating plan page.
Venue information
Venue information
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The venue
Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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