The promise of revolution - Voices from Palestine - Counter ideas
All ticket proceeds from this performance go to The Freedom Theater of Palestine.
THE REVOLUTION'S PROMISE is a strong depiction of life under occupation, where censorship and injustice play a central role. The play is equally about the love of life, art and freedom.
THE PROMISE OF THE REVOLUTION tells the story of The Freedom Theater in Jenin in the West Bank of Palestine and includes the experiences of famous Palestinian artists. It is a tribute to those who refuse to be muzzled by the occupation's attempts to break down the resistance through censorship, imprisonment and torture.
The artwork "Tatreez" (embroidery based on the Palestinian pattern tradition) by Vibeke Harper is part of the scenography.
Late night talk
There will be a discussion with the poet Wesam Almadani. Wesam Almadani is a Palestinian ICORN writer and activist, known for his literary efforts. Almadani has published a novel and a collection of poems, and contributed to five collaborative projects with other authors. His works have been translated into several languages, including English, Norwegian, Swedish, Hebrew and Italian, and his focus on war, gays and women's rights has made him a recognized voice on these topics. She is originally from Jaffa, Palestine, but was born in Sudan, raised in Egypt and then moved to Gaza after the Oslo agreement. He now lives in Larvik.
Language: Norwegian
Target group: From 16 years old
Duration: 45 minutes + discussion. Total 75 minutes
Cast:
Screenplay: Zoe DELEMERE Lafferty & Ahmed Tobasi (Artists on the Frontline & The Freedom Theatre)
Translation: Vibeke Harper & Marius Kolbenstvedt
Lighting design: Kristian Belgau
Scenography/visual expression: Vibeke Harper
Mask maker: Kari Noreger
Actors on stage: Gisle Hass, Anna Dworak, Marius Kolbenstvedt
Afterword: Wesam Almadani
Director: Marius Kolbenstvedt
Co-director: Rebekka Nilsson
Producer: Contradictions
Co-producer: Kloden Theater
The Revolution's Promise is a documentary theater project by Artists On The Frontline and The Freedom Theatre
Written by: Zoe Lafferty
Based on texts and interviews with: Ahmed Tobasi, Ali Abu Yaseen, Arna Mer Khamis, Dareen Tatour, Juliano Mer Khamis, Loai, Tafesh, Mariam Abukhaled, Mohammed Bakri, Suhail Khoury, Rania Elias, Yousef Swaitat and Zakaria Zubeidi
Affiliated artists: Alia Alrosan, Mustafa Sheta, Ahmed Tobasi and Zoe Lafferty
Dramaturgy by: Micaela Miranda
Translation and transcription by Alia Alrosan and Rachel Vogler
The performance premieres during this year's Showbox and is supported by Scenekunstbruket, FFUK and Fritt ord.
Sunday, December 1, 2024
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