We were honoured to be invited to open the 21st International Ismailia Film Festival in Egypt. Producer/Editor Sara Maamouri went from our team and it was a humbling experience with two well-attended screenings and lots of great questions.
Lebanese based agency iloubnan write about Antigone of Syria
For many women the project represents an essential escape from their troubled lives. For that reason, Aperta are looking for ways to keep the project running after the performance, establishing a set up where the women can run their own workshops and in turn train others. The performance will be recorded and shared on the internet in a hope to encourage others to gain empowerment through theatre.
Workshop blog - Moving day
Hi, I'm Dina. My role is to train the women to use their bodies, voices and work together as a team. I'll be cataloguing the trials and tribulations of the workshops as we prepare to lead them out on to the stage for the first time in their lives. We have 8 weeks. This is my blog - hope you enjoy reading....and check back for regular updates.
Hiba's connection to Antigone, Ahlam chases chickens, and we pack up to move to another rehearsal space.
Workshop blog - The director's first day
Hi, I'm Dina. My role is to train the women to use their bodies, voices and work together as a team. I'll be cataloguing the trials and tribulations of the workshops as we prepare to lead them out on to the stage for the first time in their lives. We have 8 weeks. This is my blog - hope you enjoy reading....and check back for regular updates.
Omar and Mohammad have arrived! I'm curious to see how the women react.