Guernica, Gaza: Visions from the Centre of the Earth

ASHTAR Theatre invites you to attend the sixth performance of the new work "Guernica; Gaza: Visions from the Center of the Earth" on Friday, November 8, at 6 PM at the Dar Al-Nadwa - International Centre of Bethlehem, Al Madbaseh Street, Bethlehem.

This work was composed and produced during the genocide on Gaza in 2023/2024. 

Inspired by Picasso's painting "Guernica," the play tells the story of five seemingly separate characters who are connected to one another, having emerged from a "hellish" war scene. The play delves, in its hallucinatory approach, into the impact of genocide on its victims and witnesses. 

It explores themes of loss, hope, resilience, and the dehumanization of Palestinians, raising urgent questions about the interconnection between state-sponsored violence and its effect on the entire ecosystem. 

This show was produced with the support of the Consulate General of Spain in Jerusalem as well as Global Giving. 

This series of performances is supported by AFAC. 

Ticket price: 20 shekels 

Location: Dar Al-Nadwa - International Centre of Bethlehem, Al Madbaseh St, Bethlehem

 

Written by: Ismail Khalidi and Naomi Wallace Directed by: Emile Saba Produced by: ASHTAR Theater 2023 - 2025.

Cast: Tamer Tafesh, David Tanous, Sasha Asbah, Fadi Mourad, and Norsan Qwasmeh. Assistant Director and Coordinator: Hadeel Khalid Movement and Sound: Konrad Suder Chatterjee. Visuals/ Scenography and Lighting Design: Yasmeen Omari. Sound Design: Motasem Siam. Stage and Technical Manager: Mohammad Ali. Poster illustrations by: Amal Al-Nakhala. Stage Assistant: Joud Abu Obaid. Research and Video Production: Nada Khawaja. Costume Supervisor: Hala Salibi Production management: Iman Aoun. Poster Design: Salah Soumer. Text Translation: Alice S. Youssef. Promotional Products Design: Khaled Ldadwa. Communications and Production Manager: Konrad Suder Chatterjee. Finance: Nael Bisharieh. Social Media: Sasha Asbah