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BIO

Although born in Saudi Arabia, Nahel Tzegai is Camden Town bred through and through. After attending London’s Identity School of Acting, the UK’s leading part-time drama school whose alumni include BAFTA winners Letitia Wright and John Boyega, Nahel began her career in community theatre before joining the Roundhouse Theatre Company. It was with the Roundhouse Company that she performed her first ever run at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh as part of the Fringe. Incidentally, she has also played the comedy circuits as a stand-up.



Nahel’s most recent stage credits include 2018’s The Jungle, a Young Vic and National Theatre co-production. Set in the notorious French refugee camp known as the Calais Jungle, the play became an instant modern classic, creating a vivid portrayal of loss, fear, community and hope. Nahel made the successful transfer to New York with the play. In 2020 she starred alongside Eline van der Velden in writer Hannah Khalil’s How It Ended at the Bush Theatre. Amongst many radio drama credits she worked on Cuttin’ It (2016) which won the Best Single Drama at the BBC Audio Drama Awards.

On screen, Nahel has appeared in sitcom Sliced (Dave), she will return in season 2; and the recently released second season of Miracle Workers (HBO) with Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.

Nahel took part in the Royal Court International Writers’ programme and has some exciting projects in development. Through her work she says wants to “bring to light the invisible women of society, making them visible through the mediums of drama and comedy.”

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
American Premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse, 2018
Performer

[West End]
A National Theatre and Young Vic Co-Production with Good Chance Theatre, 2018
Performer


Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Nahel Tzegai, The Jungle

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Based on a true story, THE SWIMMERS follows the journey from war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics. The film stars Nathalie Issa, Manal Issa, Matthias Schweighöfer, Ahmed Malek, James Krishna Floyd, Nahel Tzegai, Kinda Alloush and Ali Suliman. Watch the new video tease trailer now!
Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards

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Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
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Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards

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BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards Update: KISS MY AZTEC - Berkeley Repertory Theatre Leads Best Musical!

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December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW San Francisco Awards!

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First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW San Francisco Awards!

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OKLAHOMA!, CONSTITUTION And More Take Home 2019 Obie Awards

Winners of the 64th Annual Obie Awards were announced this evening in a ceremony held at New York City's Terminal 5.
THE JUNGLE At San Francisco's Curran To Close On May 19

After captivating audiences in the San Francisco Bay Area, THE JUNGLE must close on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Presented by Sonia Friedman Productions with Tom Kirdahy, the Good Chance Theatre, National Theatre and Young Vic production of THE JUNGLE at San Francisco's Curran (445 Geary Street) "surpasses the hype" (48 Hills) and has been hailed as "one of the most visceral and haunting plays in recent memory" (The Mercury News). Written by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson and under the direction of Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, the West Coast limited engagement of THE JUNGLE has been hailed as "A knockout: vibrantly theatrical and pointedly contemporary" (San Francisco Examiner). Tickets for THE JUNGLE are $25-$165 and are available at SFCURRAN.com/jungle. Curran has partnered with TodayTix to offer a limited number of $25 day-of rush tickets through a digital lottery.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At A New Trailer For THE JUNGLE At The Curran

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the brand-new trailer for the West Coast Premiere of the Good Chance Theatre, National Theatre and Young Vic production of THE JUNGLE by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson, coming soon to San Francisco's Curran.
Additional Casting Announced For The West Coast Premiere Of THE JUNGLE

Today, Carole Shorenstein Hays and Sonia Friedman Productions with Tom Kirdahy announced the additional casting for the West Coast Premiere of the Good Chance Theatre, National Theatre and Young Vic production of THE JUNGLE by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson at San Francisco's Curran. Set in Europe's largest unofficial refugee camp in Calais, France, the Jungle became a temporary home for more than 10,000 people in 2015. Under the direction of Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, the limited engagement begins Tuesday March 26, 2019 and will run through Sunday, May 19, 2019. Opening night is Thursday, April 4, 2019. Tickets for THE JUNGLE are $25-$165 and are available now at SFCURRAN.com/jungle. $25 day-of rush tickets to THE JUNGLE will be made available through a partnership with TODAY TIX.
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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE JUNGLE; Full Cast Announced

Following critical acclaim, and a sold-out run at the Young Vic, producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Tom Kirdahy and Hunter Arnold are delighted to announce the full cast for the West End transfer of Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's The Jungle, a National Theatre and Young Vic co-production with Good Chance Theatre,directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. The production is set in Europe's largest unofficial refugee camp, the Calais Jungle, which in 2015, became a temporary home for more than 10,000 people.  Previewing from 16 June, with World Refugee Day on 20 June, The Jungle will have an Opening Night on 5 July at the Playhouse Theatre, with rehearsal photography released today. Check out the cast in action below!
National Theatre Announces its May-September 2018 Season

The National Theatre has announced its May-September 2018 season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nahel Tzegai been in?

Nahel Tzegai has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Nahel Tzegai been in?

Nahel Tzegai has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Nahel Tzegai's first West End show?

Nahel Tzegai's first West End show was The Jungle which opened in 2018

What awards has Nahel Tzegai been nominated for?

and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for The Jungle.

What awards has Nahel Tzegai won?

Nahel Tzegai has received Special Citations from the Obie Awards for their work in The Jungle.

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