Testimonials.

  • "Under the skilled direction of Hamza Ali, “1518” artfully explores the convergence of history, psychology, and human behaviour."

    Counter Culture UK

    1518 (Director)

  • "A seriously good piece of theatre. A thoughtful piece drawing a parallel between the social contagions of the present and the past"

    Susan (Audience Review)

    1518 (Director)

  • "Powerful physical theatre brilliantly done."

    ⭑⭑⭑⭑ Derek Awards

    1518 (Director)

  • “Imy Wyatt Corner and Hamza Ali, director and movement director respectively, have helped to shape Bynon’s performance into the physical and engaging work it stands as”

    ⭑⭑⭑⭑ All That Dazzles

    Duck (Movement Director)

  • “Bynon’s immaculate cover drives intimate that he might be a bit handy with a bat himself”

    ⭑⭑⭑⭑ The Guardian

    Duck (Movement Director)

  • “Deftly instructed by movement director Hamza Ali”

    ⭑⭑⭑⭑ Spy in the Stalls

    Duck (Movement Director)

  • "Deeply touching."

    Bruce Marriott

    Bhai (Creator/Performer)

  • "Ali’s work sits comfortably at the intersections of maleness, brownness, and Britishness, executed by incredibly dynamic performers."

    Qiao Lin Tan

    Bhai (Creator/Performer)

  • "Compared to moments of hypermasculinity – such quiet, everyday scenes imbue the masculinity in Bhai with a three-dimensionality."

    Qiao Lin Tan

    Bhai (Creator/Performer)

  • “Shout out also to Hamza Ali for the excellent movement direction”

    Emily Foxton via Twitter

    Daytime Deewane (Movement Director)

  • "Farhan and Sadiq use every inch of the space across multiple planes, exploring and owning it, whilst simultaneously making the audience active in the story and fusing them with their own British history. They don’t shy away from physical contact, which stretches from aggressive wrestling to beautifully synchronised dance (big shout out to Hamza Ali for the tremendous movement direction here)."

    ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ everything theatre

    Daytime Deewane (Movement Director)

  • “movement direction from Hamza Ali makes full use of the performance space.”

    The Family Stage

    Daytime Deewane (Movement Director)

  • "It is rare to see a truly authentic Muslim experience in a theatre space - thanks for having the courage Birmingham Hippodrome . Great performance by Hamza Ali look forward to seeing what he does next."

    Soraya Syed via Twitter

    Waswasa (Lead Actor)

  • "Absolutely incredible. An extraordinary snapshot of what Islamic prayer means. This was hypnotic at points and engaging throughout. The young actor Hamza was outstanding."

    I Choose Birmingham

    Waswasa (Lead Actor)

  • "Actor Hamza was superb in telling the story"

    Birmingham Live

    Waswasa (Lead Actor)