Diehard lovers of anime dot the Middle East and North Africa, a testament to the lasting effects of Japan’s commitment to cultural diplomacy.

Cricket occupies an interesting space as a vestige of colonial rule that now, in self-governed countries, seems to have become an area of national pride and cohesion.

These films revolve around a loss of youth and innocence, where the simplicity of a child’s point of view clashes with the harsh reality of the adult world.

What is unique about this play is that its development and production were devised and based largely on improvisations during online rehearsals.