"Adam," an hourlong play written by Frances Poet, stars Adam Kashmiri and is based on Kashmiri's experiences as a transgender man, first in his native Egypt — where he faces constant misgendering and dangerous anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment — and then as a refugee seeking asylum on Scotland. "Adam" pushes buttons that not even the acclaimed documentary "Flee," also about an LGBTQ+ refugee from an Arabic country, put its finger on. The story is told, adroitly and with emotional force, through a mixture of flashbacks and present-day interactions with a mental health nurse (Stephen McCole) who's come to check on Adam — who, at that point, has been living in isolation for 403 days (a tally that grows to 600 as his struggle continues). Not much about this play is gentle, in fact, but everything about it speaks to the needless pain and terror transgender people are subjected to in repressive places around the world — which, sadly, includes a number of American states. The pay's universality and unflinching honesty give it a harrowing power, but also a deeply affecting poignance that's amplified, and given voice anew, by a choir of 140 transgender and non-binary singers from around the world. A haunting work, "Adam" holds out hope for healing and happiness. It's a story that needs to be told — now more than ever. Streaming this week @artsemerson ⁠ ⁠ Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork⁠ ?️‍??️?️⁠ ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ⁠ ?: Yasmin Al-Khoudhairi and Adam Kashmiri in 'Adam' / National Theatre Of Scotland @ntsonline

"Adam," an hourlong play written by Frances Poet, stars Adam Kashmiri and is based on Kashmiri's experiences as a transgender man, first in his native Egypt — where he faces constant misgendering and dangerous anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment — and then as a refugee seeking asylum on Scotland. "Adam" pushes buttons that not even the acclaimed documentary "Flee," also about an LGBTQ+ refugee from an Arabic country, put its finger on. The story is told, adroitly and with emotional force, through a mixture of flashbacks and present-day interactions with a mental health nurse (Stephen McCole) who's come to check on Adam — who, at that point, has been living in isolation for 403 days (a tally that grows to 600 as his struggle continues). Not much about this play is gentle, in fact, but everything about it speaks to the needless pain and terror transgender people are subjected to in repressive places around the world — which, sadly, includes a number of American states. The pay's universality and unflinching honesty give it a harrowing power, but also a deeply affecting poignance that's amplified, and given voice anew, by a choir of 140 transgender and non-binary singers from around the world. A haunting work, "Adam" holds out hope for healing and happiness. It's a story that needs to be told — now more than ever. Streaming this week @artsemerson ⁠
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?: Yasmin Al-Khoudhairi and Adam Kashmiri in 'Adam' / National Theatre Of Scotland @ntsonline