{"product_id":"the-arrival-paperback-2","title":"The Arrival - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKristine Landon-Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSita Brahmachari\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA moment of kindness in a sea of unfamiliarity... A long, hard day at work... A lively party... A nostalgic lullaby...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story begins in Nigeria where the character of Dele plays a last game of football with his friends and says goodbye to his son Chidi, telling him he will send for him. He then embarks on a voyage where he meets strangers along the way carrying their own stories of upheaval, struggle and hope - sharing his dream to make their home in a new city and be joined by their families. Dele's journey melds with the present day. In an inner-city hostel, Dele is an old man being looked after by Tian Mey, his carer. He reflects the past and his journey to where he is now and his story intertwines with the other migrants, both in his memories of the journey and the present-day reality of the hostel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on the illustrated novel by Oscar winner Shaun Tan, one man's tale echoes the many 'arrivals' happening around us all the time. This epic migration story unfolds through an extraordinary weaving together of theatre, circus and music. \u003ci\u003eThe Arrival \u003c\/i\u003etells the age-old story of immigration that is universal across peoples of diverse histories, countries and cultures.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKristine Landon-Smith \u003c\/b\u003eis joint founder and Artistic Director of Tamasha and has directed nearly all of the company's shows. Her 1996 production, \u003ci\u003eEast is East\u003c\/i\u003e, was nominated for an Olivier award and her original production of \u003ci\u003eFourteen Songs, Two Weddings and a Funeral \u003c\/i\u003ewon the Barclays Theatre Award for Best New Musical. More recently, Kristine has directed\u003ci\u003e The Trouble with Asian Men \u003c\/i\u003e(artsdepot, Soho Theatre, UK tours and Sydney 2012), the musical \u003ci\u003eWuthering Heights\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe House of Bilquis Bibi\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSita Brahmachari\u003c\/b\u003e has a distinguished career in the arts. Her first novel, \u003ci\u003eArtichoke Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Waterstone's Children's Book Award 2011. She was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Award for her latest novel, \u003ci\u003eJasmine Skies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 7.6 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42731192352831,"sku":"9781472535009","price":29.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/87863bdb20a8a52e046a9514f193fd42.webp?v=1765128044","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-arrival-paperback-2","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}