Tea With Terrorists

A roller-coaster ride of dark comedy and delicious storytelling.

Sharing stories from a life that straddles two very different cultures; arguing with mullahs; being an atheist in a religious, liberal family; planning the perfect murder; wandering outside the green zone in war torn Kabul; being stalked by a sheep in Coniston; and having tea with some terrorists in Kashmir.

Journey with Sameena to find out why fear is redundant, joy is essential, and terrorists can be a real hoot.

Sameena Zehra is an award winning performer, writer, director and blues singer/songwriter. Before moving to Aotearoa, Sameena lived in the UK where she has performed at the National Theatre, and toured internationally with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

‘A master storyteller...’ * * * * Three Weeks, Edinburgh

‘...an intimate atmosphere with all the warmth, energy and enthusiasm of a full house at the Apollo... Fluency, intensity and vivacity...’* * * * The Age, Melbourne

‘Sameena Zehra is a gifted storyteller. Someone you are instantly drawn to. You listen for the heart, humour and wisdom. And it’s simply a beautiful, funny and moving experience’. Simon Sweetman, Off the Tracks, Te Whanganui-a-Tara