'Queens of Syria': Screening A group of Syrian women, now refugees exiled in Jordan, created an extraordinary modern retelling of Euripides’ 'The Trojan Women'. On stage the women courageously explore parallels between the ancient Greek tragedy and the catastrophe of today’s civil war. Their first-hand experience of a country in turmoil mirrors the Trojan women they portray, displaced and enslaved by war. This production premiered at the Young Vic Theatre in July 2016, following a four week workshop process in Jordan, before embarking on a UK tour. The screening will be followed by a conversation with cast member Reem Al Sayyah, and a reception to which everyone is welcome. Free. You can find out more about the project at its website, queensofsyriatour.com Feb 20 2018 17.15 - 19.30 'Queens of Syria': Screening We are privileged to host a screening of the 2016 theatre performance, as well as a documentary film about the production. Please join us to watch these two important films, and to talk with cast member Reem Al Sayyah. (Published 9 February, 2017) Meadows Lecture Theatre, Doorway 4, William Robertson Wing, Old Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9AG Find the venue
'Queens of Syria': Screening A group of Syrian women, now refugees exiled in Jordan, created an extraordinary modern retelling of Euripides’ 'The Trojan Women'. On stage the women courageously explore parallels between the ancient Greek tragedy and the catastrophe of today’s civil war. Their first-hand experience of a country in turmoil mirrors the Trojan women they portray, displaced and enslaved by war. This production premiered at the Young Vic Theatre in July 2016, following a four week workshop process in Jordan, before embarking on a UK tour. The screening will be followed by a conversation with cast member Reem Al Sayyah, and a reception to which everyone is welcome. Free. You can find out more about the project at its website, queensofsyriatour.com Feb 20 2018 17.15 - 19.30 'Queens of Syria': Screening We are privileged to host a screening of the 2016 theatre performance, as well as a documentary film about the production. Please join us to watch these two important films, and to talk with cast member Reem Al Sayyah. (Published 9 February, 2017) Meadows Lecture Theatre, Doorway 4, William Robertson Wing, Old Medical School, Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH8 9AG Find the venue
Feb 20 2018 17.15 - 19.30 'Queens of Syria': Screening We are privileged to host a screening of the 2016 theatre performance, as well as a documentary film about the production. Please join us to watch these two important films, and to talk with cast member Reem Al Sayyah. (Published 9 February, 2017)
