Audio installation
The Boy From Afghanistan
One human's journey, in sound
A boy leaves his village in Afghanistan at 14. On the journey that follows he crosses Iran, Turkey, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Italy, France and Belgium, before eventually reaching the UK.
Our audio installation tells his story in quadrophonic sound. It is a visceral, true account of that journey, from a voice that rarely gets heard. It is the story you don't get to hear in press headlines and social media posts. It is about the power of the human spirit and the power of hope. It asks what happens if you crush hope.
It will not be published online. The only way to hear it is in the room, at one of our live events.
Content warning: The Boy From Afghanistan includes descriptions of violence, death and suicidal thoughts.
Next showing
Manchester · Sunday 1 November 2026
At First Look: Nowhere To Go, Friends' Meeting House. On a 20-minute loop from 12:30 to 1:30 pm and again from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, so drop in whenever suits you.