The Last Princess of Lebanon
23 – 24 May 2025
Queensland Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point
Uncovering the buried truth of a real-life lost princess, The Last Princess of Lebanon is a new theatre work that unravels family secrets, migration, and identity in a journey that takes audiences from the palaces of Lebanon to outback Queensland, through the lens of her great-granddaughter’s own life journey.
When dancer and writer Nadia Milford began researching the life of her great-grandmother, she discovered a story that could only be told through the intimate lens of her own body and memories. The result is a fusion of dance and theatre that takes audiences on a deeply personal journey of healing and self-discovery.
“I began writing about my great-grandmother and soon realised I was also writing about myself,” said
Nadia. “This work explores how family history helps us understand who we are and how we fit into the world around us. I always knew my great-grandmother was a princess, but it was more of a family secret—something we didn’t talk about much. It felt like a fairytale, until I started looking deeper. This journey has brought me closer to my family history, to my place in this country and its complex past, but most of all, it has brought me closer to myself.”
In a culture shaped by hyper-individualism, Nadia’s work highlights the power of intergenerational connection as a source of strength and healing. “By understanding my great-grandmother’s struggles, I was able to begin healing wounds passed down through generations…Our identities are not just personal—they’re shaped by the histories we carry and the communities we move through.”
With raw honesty and poetic vision, The Last Princess of Lebanon invites us to reflect, connect, and
imagine a more compassionate future.
For ticketing and further information, visit the BEMAC website
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