Performed and co-created by Hamzeh Al Hussien · Directed and co-created by Amy Golding · Movement Director Nadia Iftkhar · Dramaturg Lindsay Rodden  · Set and costume design Jida Akil · Sound design Hamza Arnaout · Lighting and AV design Simon Cole · Stage Manager Andrea Scrimshaw · Producer Steph Connell

Hamzeh and Amy met in Gateshead, in the north east of England in 2018. Hamzeh was newly arrived in the area from Jordan, where he lived in Za'atari Refugee Camp for 6 years after having to flee Syria due to the war. Hamzeh was introduced to theatre at Za'atari touring shows across the camp and facilitating workshops with young people with disabilities. On arrival in the UK he was introduced to Amy. Amy is a UK based theatre maker and activist, has been making work for over 20 years that tells stories that are often underrepresented on our stages. Both are passionate about truthfully representing the voices of people seeking sanctuary as refugees in their work. The work they make together strives to find humour, light and hope in the difficult things. After meeting, they knew they were destined to work together and have been collaborating ever since. Penguin was their first show together, and Hamzeh's professional debut, which toured the UK in 2023, picking up rave reviews and an awarding Hamzeh as Best Newcomer at the North East Culture Awards.