In APPLICATION 39, two young IT workers in the municipality of Gaza hack the bid process for the 2048 Olympics as a prank — and win. Their “victory” becomes a surreal yet pressing journey through occupation, bureaucracy, absurdity, and reconstruction. This stage version draws on real‑life testimonies, including from Gaza itself, to pose a radical question: what if Gaza were no longer rubble and siege — but a site of global gathering, resistance and renewal?

An ETT, Matthew Schmolle Productions and Theatre Royal Stratford East Co-Production. 

Performing at:

Bristol Old Vic: 23 - 26 September 2026

Northern Stage: 30 September - 1 October 2026

New Wolsey Theatre: 6 - 7 October 2026

Factory International Manchester: 9 - 10 October 2026

Theatre Royal Stratford East: 13 - 14 October 2026