ASHTAR Theatre invites to watch a new original production written and produced during the genocidal war on Gaza 2023/2024.
Inspired by Picasso's 'Guernica', the play features five seemingly detached yet connected characters who come out of a 'hellscape' of war.
The play, with its hallucinatory direction, delves into the effect of genocidal war on its victims and witnesses. It explores themes of loss, hope, resilience and dehumanisation of Palestinians as well as raises urgent questions about interconnectedness of state-sponsored violence affecting the entire ecosystem.
Premiere shows:
13 July 2024
14 July 2024
July shows:
18 July 2024
21 July 2024
25 July 2024
Location:
ASHTAR Theatre, Sun Rise Building 10, Al-Irsal St, Ramallah
Written by:
Naomi Wallace and Ismail Khalidi
Directed by:
Emile Saba
Produced by: ASHTAR Theatre 2024
Assistant director: Hadil Khaled, Movement and Voice: Konrad Suder Chatterjee, Visuals and Light Design: Yasmine Omari, Sound Design: Motasem Siam, Stage Manager: Mohammad Ali, Illustrations: Amal El Nakhala, Stage Assistant: Jude Abu Obeid, Research and Filmmaking: Nada Alkhawaja, Wardrobe Assistant: Hala Sleibe, Producer: Iman Aoun, Poster Design: Salah Soumir, Script Translation: Alice S. Youssef, Merch Design: Khalid Ladadwah. Communications and Production Manager: Konrad Suder Chatterjee, Social Media: Sasha Asbah
About Organizer
Founded in 1991 in Ramallah, Palestine, ASHTAR Theatre is a leading cultural institution using theatre for social change, education, and artistic expression. Co-founded by Iman Aoun and Edward Muallem, it empowers individuals, amplifies marginalized voices, and promotes freedom of expression.ASHTAR is globally known for its innovative "Theatre of the Oppressed" approach, addressing social and political issues. Its acclaimed project, The Gaza Monologues, shares testimonies from young Palestinians and has been performed in over 62 countries.The theatre offers training in acting and directing, psycho-social drama workshops, and hosts international festivals, fostering cultural exchange and dialogue. ASHTAR remains a symbol of cultural resistance, inspiring artists to envision a just and liberated future through performance.
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