Queens Of Syria

An all-female cast of Syrian refigees will perform Queens Of Syria, an adaptation of Euripides’ great anti-war tragedy, first staged in Amman in 2013. The production which was the subject of an award-winning documentaryt manages to amalgamate their own narratives of war and exile with the ancient Greek text. The powerful stage play is fused with scenes from the documentary to create a piece of extraordinary multimedia theatre. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the refugees themselves, and a relevatory experience for British audiences who will hear first-hand the harsh realities of life as a refugee. A cast member shared her experience: n”We came into a new society, a new way of life: we were isolated. Doing this play helped us break the ice; we started to connect with others and make friends. It gave us the courage we needed to talk about our problems frankly and clearly. We feel … Read more