Based entirely on true events, A Thousand Doorways recounts author and storyteller Diane Edgecomb’s perilous quest to find the last Kurdish storytellers in Turkey. Aided by Kurdish allies who brought humor, heart and unfailing wit to every danger, this unusual story puts a human face on the difficult politics of the Middle East showing how real friendships can evolve between people of very different cultures. A tour de force performance, Diane vividly brings to life the events and people she encountered. Her intrepid and entrepreneurial mountain guide, the refugee boy who lost his front teeth due to torture, the feisty grandmother who spins magical ancient tales and then invites her to “skype,” each of the sixteen characters she plays is unforgettable. The performance holds in balance both darkness and light, a fairytale journey through a mysterious world full of synchronicity, wonder, and beauty juxtaposed with the brutal reality of daily life under an oppressive regime. Through it all, the resilience of the Kurds, their humor and heart in the face of every challenge and their unique voice, isolated and hidden from the world for too long, shines through.

“An epic story told with consummate skill” ~The Stage, UK